ok didi the mini me swap. everything was going good until i tried to start it up. it ran for a couple of seconds but i seen smoke coming from timing side so i ran to turn it off. right before i go to the ignition, i heard a small pop like a misfire or something then the engine went dead. any ideas? i have another z6 head that im going to put just in case. tdc on both block and head. running fine and sounded good but then the smoke and pop.

 

I just installed everything on the head..i.e. gaskets, coolant..so will i have to drain and get new gaskets when i unbolt and put the new new head on? i know somebody has a answer to my question, please help. dont want to put the new new head on and the same things happen again.

 

if u had a new headgasket to beging remove n retorke it
smoke bad seal pop valves who knows give it another try
dont be cheap buy new hg if u reusing a old one

 

no no..they are all new..the were on the head for like 20 mins when i started it and heard the pop. they were all put on right before i started. so thats why im asking if i can still use them?

 

no you can still use your headgasket you should change it if you put about 30 miles on it atleast to break it in then you would need a new head gasket.but sence you never even drove it for a good amount of time you can still use the gasket.

 

ok..now my timing is off by maybe 1 or 2 teeth. How do i go by correcting it? Do i have to set both block and head back to tdc or can i just adjust the head?

 

you will have to set the block back to tdc and then set the cam to tdc...i just went outside and fixed my timing on my hatch because it was stutering and now it pulls like a stalion again but goodluck bro

 

ok..i put timing back to tdc on block and head..but now its not starting at all. at first i it ran but sputtered so i did timing. with the z6 head, i know you dont use the two block line up marks but the lone mark put at 7 o'clock. did that, but not it cranks but wont start. any idea

 

Anyone? It turns over but wont crank. did timing again, but nothing.

 

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I'm building the same Mini me Right now, at this very moment, Did you fallow a write up? whats the link? if i figure anything out for you ill post it.

 

turns over but wont crank? that makes no sense

 

Do you rewire the shocker plug??? What ecu are you using???

 

I did the build and finished it up last night. I tried to fire it this morning and no go, i got the SAME results. its turning but not cranking, makes a whining sound but no start. I dont hear my starter clicking.. but i smell something.

 

i just went and tried it again, it almost seams like it misfiring or out of order... im looking up firing order now.

 

make sure its getting fuel. i ran into this problem before.

 

I know this is an old thread, but you do realize that the b7 block is a 1.5 and the z6 head is a 1.6, best bet is use the timing belt from the z6, or adjustable cam gears

 

If u know this is an old thread why bring it bak I doubt the op is still having the problem a year later