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Car won't start after cam install! HELP!!

Old 11-21-2002, 09:59 PM
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Default Car won't start after cam install! HELP!!

Today I swapped in some Skunk2 Stage 1 cams and cam gears into my 99 Si. I followed all the directions that I found at c-speedracing.com. Their instructions did not include taking off the distributor, which is different from what I've read elsewhere. Everything seems correct as far as TDC and all. Since I had to re-check everything like 3 times, the little distributor knob that the intake cam attaches to was turned a few times. Maybe this is the problem, but I don't know. I also did a valve adjustment. The engine just cranks and does not want to turn over at all. Even the cranking sound is different than before. It's a little more high pitched.

Any help or input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Old 11-21-2002, 10:17 PM
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Check timing, maybe your ignition coil... your spark plug wires in correct order... don't crank too much, or you might flood the motor?
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Old 11-22-2002, 02:11 AM
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When engine is at TDC is your rotor pointing to #1?
Old 11-22-2002, 05:55 PM
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Yep, it was the crankshaft. I didn't have it lined up at TDC. Once I did that and re-adjusted the valves, the car started up. Now I just have to wait for my VAFC to get here so I can go get everything dyno tuned...:naughty:

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Old 11-22-2002, 09:10 PM
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Where are you going to get it tuned? I seem to remember you being in MN, that's why I ask... Elite, or John Haley, or somewhere else?
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im installing mine soon.



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