91 civic lx , starting problems.

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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Default 91 civic lx , starting problems.

ok, ive checked the main relay, took it apart , cleaned it and resoldered it.
ive checked everything on the ignition switch. it seemed fine. everything is making connection.
the car turns over, but no spark.
i am reusing some shitty plug wires off of another motor to get it "running".
cylinder 4 wire was caked in oil. and the rest had a little bit of oil on them, but not nearly as bad is #4.
cleaned the plugs and wires off. turned the motor over to clean the cylinders of fuel.
reinstalled plugs and wires.
turned the motor over and still nothing.
here is a video if how the car sounds turning over.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSpAo...eature=related
and of course when it finally starts if runs liek **** til you lean it out abit.
how can i tell if it is the dizzy thats really bad?
or to replace certain parts of the dizzy.
and yes im going to get a cap+rotor and new wires lol
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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if it was the wires, or a weak spark........ wouldnt the car miss alot???
when the car finally decides to start or fire up ,it runs perfectly.
which is weird. it doesnt even miss once.
soooooooooooo...... what about grounds?
or could this still be a coil problem?
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