Date:         Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:35:17 -0500
Reply-To:     Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: 85GL won't turn over...help please?
Comments: To: sleepingmonkey1 <sleepingmonkey1@JUNO.COM>
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Josh, it could be that when you installed the fuel lines you could have
inadvertantly pulled a wire loose that is part of the ignition system.
I have done this before on my '85.  I would check for spark.  If you
have none then I would unplug your ignition module and plug it back in
and also unplug your idle stabilizer and plug it back in.  If this is
the problem then the van should run.  I have found that most of the
time it is the idle stabilizer plugs.  You bump up against them and
they were not plugged in super tight from the last guy that messed with
them.  If the idle stabilizer plugs are not tight the van will not
start.  Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
Fax: 856-327-2242

----- Original Message -----
From: sleepingmonkey1 <sleepingmonkey1@JUNO.COM>
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2003 9:27 pm
Subject: 85GL won't turn over...help please?

> Let me explain...
> I have just finished replacing all the fuel lines in the engine
> compartmentand the intake boots.  I also replaced the injector
> seals.  Now that I have
> everything hooked back up it won't turn over.  I had the battery
> checked and
> charged, plugs are fairly new, as is the cap and rotor.  Now the
> thing is I
> think I may have damaged one of my plug wires (hand slipped and I
> pulled the
> wire instead of the boot.  The wires need replaced anyway but is
> there some
> other stuff I should check if this doesn't work.  The starter
> motor sounds
> like it is cranking well  and want-not, it to is not that old.
> Any help
> would be greatly appreciated. I've been lookin' in the archives
> and just
> seem to be confusing myself...I just want my van back
>
> josh
> 85 GL "Eva"
>