Hi All,
Sigh..I struggled to get the turbo in and out, drilled out the stud, and now it will not start. New plugs, new wires, new cap and it was running before I did the work. When I went to start it, it gave a high speed almost start, and that was it. Maybe I put the cap on wrong? I consuleted the Bentley and the 2 of the wires were mixed up, 3 and 4, changed them and hoped it would start. Is there a vacuum on the turbo that needs to be primed? Totally disappointing. I wish I had more info, for I know this could be a hundred different things.

Chad

Basics, got fuel? got spark? got compression?
Hi speed spin sorta sounds like no compression.

Hi Chad,
When you replaced the ign. wires did you replace them 1 by 1, or did you remove them all and then replace them all?



cx

I removed them all. It that where i made my mistake? There is spark, I checked plug #2

Hi Chad,
Sorry took so long to get back.... just got in from work and going back out again very soon. The best way to replace wires is to remove 1 wire at a time and then replace it. Much less chance of mucking up the firing order when done 1 by 1. Post back if you think this could be your problem.... I have an '82T all covered up outside that i could get at over the weekend (after our next 2-3" of rain). I think you said somewhere that you have a Bently manual.... if so I'm sure you could find the firing order in there or I can dig out mine and fax or email if you need it. Let me know.




cx

p.s. you did put the rotor in under the new distributor cap and made sure it is in it's keyed slot right? I only ask because I have done this in the past