Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:21:48 GMT From: <milanihnopsamrs.com> Subject: Re: HELP with Ignition prob
Maybe timing belt is having problem . Chances are it is safety feature as to not let the car start with faulty timing belt so that one does not damage the valves and valve stems . ...although I could be wrong .... "Chip Thompson" <chip_tnopsamll.net> wrote in message news:nqWk8.12303$CQ4.3051825359nopsamsvr11.news.prodigy.com... > OK, this is a good one (1985 900 T) > > Car starts fine at airport after sitting 4 days. Stopped to top off tank > (93 octane) and wash off road dust. Driving down the road, I notice the > tach suddenly quit. Car still running, I pull into Wal-Mart to pick up some > stuff. When I return to the car, it cranks and cranks but won't fire. > Battery is strong, starter is engaging, engine is turning fine, but (it > seems) no spark at all. Checked all leads and obvious wiring, still no > start. Without an assistant, I could not check the actual HT leads to see > if spark was being generated, but what thoughts does to group have? Any > help appreciated. Thanks > >