wont start after head gasket replacement.
 

hi . just got done replacing a head gasket. mechanical part was not difficult. car will not start. it cranks but no start. how do i check if i am getting spark. i don't suspect fuel problems since i did not have any before. thanks.

RE: wont start after head gasket replacement.
 

Welcome.

Did you check all of your connections? I forgot to reconnect my distributor last time I cahnged it and it took me 5 minutes to figure it out.

RE: wont start after head gasket replacement.
 

yes i just got done checking connections. the car seems to want to start. it actually does with very low power. idles for a few seconds then it dies. does this mean i got a timing problem. thanks for your help.

RE: wont start after head gasket replacement.
 

Even if the timing was waaaay jacked up, it would still start, it would just run like ass. You may be off a tooth or two on your timing belt. That would suck.

RE: wont start after head gasket replacement.
 

if i was off on my timing belt is there a shortcut or just taking all apart and realign.

RE: wont start after head gasket replacement.
 

take it to someone that knows what they are doing before you really f up your motor!

RE: wont start after head gasket replacement.
 

your timing is probably off you do have to take the belt back off or move your plug wires up one or back one and try that