I just unscrews here and there!?

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

Ok, So I attempted to replace the starter, disconected two water hoses (to gain acess to the top screw) unscrewed the air filter assembly, and open the way to get into the starter screws and wires. Now that everything was put back together the freaken thing won't start??

I made sure the battery was disconected (by the way new batt) before doing any of this. Turn of the key and nothing, no crank no spark? I do hear fuel running through the line and into the engine bay.

I assumed the fuel pump was the issue here but don't know and I dont want to buy the wrong parts and it not start. All fuses were checked and I went as far as retracing my steps to see if something along the way was left unplug or unscrewed...Still nothing??

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

I do get a smell of gas. Any Ideas?? (85' 325e)

[jlevie]

If the engine won't crank, the starter could be defective, it may not be properly connected, there could be a fault in the primary power or ground connections, or the ignition switch could be bad. If the engine cranks but doesn't fire, the cause could be a lack of fuel, lack of spark, serious intake leaks, etc. More diagnostic work will be required.