Quit running, won't start...???

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • M20Curtis
    Noobie
    • Oct 2004
    • 27

    #1

    Quit running, won't start...???

    Okay so I started this thread on E30tech and it even killed that forum apparently, soo....

    I was driving the other day in the rain, car stalled out, and now won't restart. I have changed the Crank position sensor because that is what it felt and sounded like the last time it failed, the ECU, AFM, spark plugs, FPR, checked compression, checked timing, checked the injector harness for corrosion, checked distributor cap and rotor and all test or look fine. I have fuel pressure and I have spark. What else is there? Any ideas? Throw em at me!

    Curtis
    '84 with "i" upper end
  • RealizE
    Noobie
    • Jul 2007
    • 7

    #2
    Your timing belt could have jumped a few teeth. Have you checked that it is still where it should be?

    Comment

    • M20Curtis
      Noobie
      • Oct 2004
      • 27

      #3
      Timing is perfect, crank is at TDC right when Cam gear is, and I have compression so the valves are fine.

      Comment

      • M20Curtis
        Noobie
        • Oct 2004
        • 27

        #4
        Harmonic balancer had delaminated into 2 parts. Hope this helps anyone searching in the future!

        Comment

        • 7pilot
          E30 Addict
          • Feb 2009
          • 475

          #5
          Appreciate the follow up.
          cheers.

          m

          Comment

          • buguhrich
            Advanced Member
            • Nov 2008
            • 141

            #6
            Replace your ecu relay if you haven't done so already.

            Comment

            • NC325iC
              R3V OG
              • Mar 2004
              • 6565

              #7
              i know you said you checked the CPS but check it again, even if there is just the tiniest nic in it it wont work right.
              Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

              Originally posted by TimKninja
              Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

              Comment

              • Krueger
                Advanced Member
                • Feb 2011
                • 124

                #8
                Where is the harmonic balancer located

                Comment

                • Cabriolet
                  R3V OG
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 9620

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Krueger
                  Where is the harmonic balancer located
                  It's bolted to the front of the crank.
                  Much wow
                  I hate 4 doors

                  Comment

                  Working...