so i bought an 88 crx it has the 1.5 bought it non running sounded like the timing was off but i took off the valve cover and removed the top piece of the timing cover and belt was new and was not dammaged..it still wont start any ideas?

 

Maybe a little more info would help. We can diagnosis a problem when you say it won't start... What's it doing? Not cranking, cranking? Do you have fuel, spark?

 

sorry lol its just cranking it has fuel i dont think its getting spark already bought new plugs and wires

 

This is what you can do to test for spark. Pull a plug insert in to a wire. Then hold the plug against a grounded bolt. have someone turn the key a couple of time to see if you have spark. Do this for each wire.

 

The distributor goes out quite often. Check that

 

Simple test. Easiest way to check spark

 

i just replaced all plugs new distributor and rotor.. how do u add pics on here because when i replaced the rotor i saw something that looked like it was melted.. around something that is magnetic? sorry im just geting into hondas from driving my 350 chevy lol

 

http://pictures.sprintpcs.com//mmps/...ideo=true&wm=1

sry its not the best of pictures...

 

fixed

 

Lol, I can't make out **** in that picture.

 

Could be a number of things: Anything with the fuel system, distributor could be loose, even the wires at the ignition coil or a faulty coil

 

Did you check to see if the timing was off or did you just check the belt condition. It sounds like you are on a wild goose chase. If i was you i would have it towed to a shop. It would be cheaper and faster than just throwing parts on the car.

 

the belt is fine...i think its the dizzy the cord runing down from there is melted....could be another possiblity

 

If there is something melted in the dizzy then replace it. Just because the belt condition looks fine, doesn't mean the cam timing still isn't a tooth or more off.