dohc zc wont start

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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Default dohc zc wont start

has fuel n spark
makes a BWAFT sound like idk that's the best i can describe it

new spark plugs wires are good grounds also seem to be goo
what you guys think?
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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as of last night i was not throwing any codes

im thinking the timing is off, ima going to replace the timing belt later today. could the ignition timing be that off?
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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do you have the DOHC ZC or 88-89 Integra distributor on it?

if so, are the spark plug wires in the correct location on the distributor cap?

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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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i redid the timing, it appeared to be off by a tooth, started right up!
those ITB's look sexy

now it's getting too warm, i think my radiator's going bad, cause my a6 was overheating n i thought it was my waterpump but i think it's prolly the radiator now. unless i'm that unlucky. i dnt have the funds to buy a waterpump so ima try n get a used rad frm a junkyard n test it out
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Make sure your thermastate isnt sticking shut or that your lower radiator hose isnt having the inner layer sucking shut on you... This is tricky because from the outside it will look normal but inside the hose the vacum pulls it together and pinches it off.
Fire it up , let it reach op temps and pop the cap to look for circulation , this would tell alot.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 12:22 AM
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I would check the thermostat, and also that the radiator fan is engaging before worrying about the radiator. Is the water pump seeping?
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Default Re: dohc zc wont start

got a radiator frm a junk yard, stays kool now! very happy w/ the swap
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