Replaced distributor, car still wont start, HELP!
ok.. so you have spark and fuel getting to the plugs..but no one has mentioned the possiblity of loss of compression...put a compression gauge on all the cylinders they should all be over 100 psi and within 10 percent of each other.. if you don't have a compression gauge..sears sells cheap ones ($20)......compression , spark and fuel are the only things that are needed for the engine to run..granted the air/fuel ratio has to be correct and the spark has to be timed.. but with those three present the car should run...good luck
from my experience, ive learned that its usually one of ten things wrong when the engine rotates but wont start. you have already ruled out most of these but here is the list in case anyone needs it for future reference.
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Battery discharged.
3. Battery terminal connections loose or corroded.
4. Leaking fuel injectors, faulty fuel pump, pressure regulator, etc.
5. Fuel not reaching fuel rail.
6. Ignition components damp or damaged.
7. Worn, faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs.
8. Broken, loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit.
9. Loose distributor is changing ignition timing.
10. Broken, loose or disconnected wire at the ignition coil or faulty coil.
So pretty much make sure everything is tight, flowing, and dry. Hope this helps.
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Battery discharged.
3. Battery terminal connections loose or corroded.
4. Leaking fuel injectors, faulty fuel pump, pressure regulator, etc.
5. Fuel not reaching fuel rail.
6. Ignition components damp or damaged.
7. Worn, faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs.
8. Broken, loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit.
9. Loose distributor is changing ignition timing.
10. Broken, loose or disconnected wire at the ignition coil or faulty coil.
So pretty much make sure everything is tight, flowing, and dry. Hope this helps.


