Start with the ignition system test: Pull a plug wire off of a spark plug and insert a screw drive into the end of the wire. Hold the screw dirve 1/4" away from a good ground point. Have someone crank the motor. You should see a spark. If you see spark---- Check fuel system: With a can of starting fluid, spray in to the intake manifold, 1 quick shot. Crank engine. It should run for a split second if there is spark.
Eric Zeno <emz@nauticom.net> 86 VW-4x4 86 GL For Sale (Pgh. PA) 72 240Z 1936 Chrysler On Sun, 22 Dec 1996, Aaron Robinson wrote: > > I just had the same problem with my van again. It would turn over just > fine, but wouldn't catch. > > I checked it out looking for anythign obvious...nothing. I checked to see > if there was any spark, and there was. > > Now where should I go? I would do somethign if I knew a good place to > start...fuel pump maybe? Suggestions??? > > I'd appreciate any replies. I want to take advatage of break and go > camping and skiing if possible, not watching my van sit... > > Thanks > Aaron Robinson > arobinso@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us > > >
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