big_anthoiny

whats the issue with this car. Almost everything is new.

Water Pump
Timing belt
pulley
T-stat
Cap
Rotor
plugs
wires
O2 sensor
Fuel filter

The car acts like it doesn't want to start.. Cranks a really long time? Sometimes I need to push the gas pedal to start it, weird? I adjusted (turned) the distributor, but nothing helps. When I put the engine to TDC and align the distributor with the rotor line the car runs really bad. Of course I did that before the plugs, wires and O2 sensor. What should I look for? Maybe timing is off a little bit, not sure?

Thanks,
Anthony '89 90Q 10V

dtompsett

Need to verify the timing is correct... IIRC lining all that stuff up sets you at TDC... not sure if it sets to proper ignition advance.

Check little things... vacuum leaks, bad grounds (check the ground on the intake manifold).

big_anthoiny

Have not used a timing light. Not really sure how to use one. I going to try and reconfirm the timing. The balancer mark should line up with the lower nipple on the timing cover an TDC right?

Thanks,
Anthony '89 90Q