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    Wont start after timing belt change...

    I have recently discovered that my e30 has a timing belt issue. The belt has almost all the teeth slipped off. So my plan is to change the timing belt and do a compression test to see if there is any valves bent. But that's not my issue.
    The car won't turn over after I finished putting everything back together with new timing belt and tensioner. The car battery was dead for about a few days max. I have a portable jumper thingy to try and start it. I put that on and try and turn over that car, and threres nothing happening. Literally dead silence. I need any knowledge you amazing people may have. I love my e30 and hate seeing her in this conditions cuz of the previous owner. PLEASE HELP! Thank You
    Anthony Duane
    18Years old and 3 E30's in the game.
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    #2
    Did you disconnect the ground strap off the motor and forget to put it back? Try another batter or put your battery on a charger and try again. Can you turn the engine over by hand?

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      #3
      Also check the connector near the throttle body where the crank position sensor plugs in. Odds are you unplugged it to do the belt, I ended up not seating the plug all the way when I reconnected things.
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        #4
        what all did you mess with when you did the timing belt?

        The only electrical component that needs to be removed it the cap/rotor.

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          #5
          Originally posted by yert315 View Post
          what all did you mess with when you did the timing belt?

          The only electrical component that needs to be removed it the cap/rotor.
          Thats the only thing i messed with. The cap a roter that was electrical. I removed the Fan clutch, radiator, hoses and that was it.....nothing electrical from what i remember....
          Anthony Duane
          18Years old and 3 E30's in the game.

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            #6
            Try another battery. Yours may be too far gone.

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              #7
              It turned out being my battery charger was low on charge. Now theres a new problem. The car turns over but wont start. I cant even do a compression test. The guage just stays at 0psi IDK is i should take that as if the head is just completely gone or if its something else. The bet wasnt snapped when the timing belt broke. All teeth were slipped off on the crankshaft. So i hope i have no head damage. But the car cant even do a compression test propperly for some reason.
              Any input would help PLEASE! thank you :)
              Anthony Duane
              18Years old and 3 E30's in the game.

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                #8
                Shaved teeth on the belt is just as bad as a broken belt.

                Time to pull the head.

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