Starting help
Starting help Well I just got my computer back and installed after my cam swap and heads now it won't start!!!!!! opti? It acts like it wants to fire every once in a while but other times it just seems to turn over and not get spark where should I start the opti worked before this so was wondering what it would be
Like Paul mentioned, it is unlikely that a working part stopped working after removal and reinstallation. Definitely check fuses, plugs, coil wire, grounds, etc. It is likely something you did.
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check to make sure you put the opti on correctly. In my case I had installed it, everything looked fine but had only a sputter every now and then and it was overly rich.
Checked spark, strong, fuel proper, everything in order, ended up ordering an opti and upon installation of the new one I found that my old one was just fine, only was off by one hole. (yes the dowell will go into the non keyed holes fine... PITA)
Checked spark, strong, fuel proper, everything in order, ended up ordering an opti and upon installation of the new one I found that my old one was just fine, only was off by one hole. (yes the dowell will go into the non keyed holes fine... PITA)
check to make sure you put the opti on correctly. In my case I had installed it, everything looked fine but had only a sputter every now and then and it was overly rich.
Checked spark, strong, fuel proper, everything in order, ended up ordering an opti and upon installation of the new one I found that my old one was just fine, only was off by one hole. (yes the dowell will go into the non keyed holes fine... PITA)
Checked spark, strong, fuel proper, everything in order, ended up ordering an opti and upon installation of the new one I found that my old one was just fine, only was off by one hole. (yes the dowell will go into the non keyed holes fine... PITA)
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Verdad Gallardo The OEM balancer needs to be removed. It's just three bolts so no big deal.
It should be VERY obvious which hole the opti pin needs to go in. If you weren't sure of this before then there's a 2 in 3 chance you indexed it incorrectly and pulled the opti on into the wrong hole.
It should be VERY obvious which hole the opti pin needs to go in. If you weren't sure of this before then there's a 2 in 3 chance you indexed it incorrectly and pulled the opti on into the wrong hole.
I'm also starting to think the Opti is the culprit.
IMO ,anytime you work with the opti, it's a good idea to try and start the engine before putting the pump and everything else back in the way.. Firing up for a few seconds without the pump on or water in the block won't hurt anything and will save you a possible headache if it doesn't start . Just install the balancer once you check and reindex the opti and see if it starts before reinstalling the pump an filling with coolant this time.
