Hey, I put in type r cams into my car today and now the car won't start.. I'm gonna tear it all apart and do it again tommorrow, but I was just wondering if you guys had any pointers for putting them in the next time around? I'm almost 100% positive it was at tdc so.. not quite sure what I did wrong, but if that were the case wouldn't it still start, but just act really funny?

Thanks guys


[Modified by Jay Hovah, 1:02 AM 2/16/2003]

 

did you do a valve adjustment?

 

no...is that necessary to make it run?

 

will it still crank? even if you're off by 1mm or 2, it'll still turn over. spark plugs wires in the proper firing order?

 

I checked the spark plugs like 5 times because I figured that might be the problem. But they all seem to be fine. When I put the key in the ignition (and turn it) it sounds like things are moving and the exhaust makes this tiny little noise, but it just doesn't start. Btw- I know it's hard to figure out a problem like this when you can't see it, so thanks for helping out I appreciate it.


[Modified by Jay Hovah, 1:39 AM 2/16/2003]

 

sounds like timig is off, its prob slipping wen u are tightening up the tensioner juss try it again and c wut happens

 

Maybe.

 

check ur ground from valve cover to chasis and check ur battery and cables

 

i had the same problem after i put my cams in. turns out i put the distributor on 180 out of time . you should do a valve adjustment before you start it.