One of the common problems people have is with getting the spark plug wires in the right order on the distributor cap. They do not go in simple order. The 2 on the passenger side cross and the 2 on the drivers side don't. If you put them in simple order the engine will pop and backfire but won't run. If you haven't measured compression since reassembly, do it now. It is very common to get a pushrod hung up on a lifter so one or more valves never closes. If it is an intake valve, it can keep the engine from running but it can still pop and sputter. A compression test will tell you right away if all valves are closing and pinpoint which cylinder(s) have a problem Mark Marion Lathem wrote: > John, I have a Bentley, and I do have lots of compression, I put new rings > in when I looked at it. I feel like if I had a new wiring harness, and > components, or go to a carb, and points.. It would run. Also the plastic > that holds the Hall Pickup is gone, the wires just hang over, and are > plugged in. There appears to be no breaks in the wires...? I priced those > at VeeDubds ..$106.00 if I recall...? if that fixed it, that would be > great... but I have spent several hundred dollars just on parts along, I'm > afraid to add it up..lol..! I may have bought into a vehicle I can't > afford... by looking at what others are paying for repairs and parts. I > may > have to just sell it and try to get, the money paid back for the van, and > try a vehicle more parts price friendly vehicle. > > Lyle Lathem > 1985 Vanagon GL > |
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