I'll check the timing again, but she should be dead nuts on. I've replaced the timing and balance shaft belts on this thing about three times now, and have had the timing off once. I'm very well aware of how easy it is to muck up the timing, so I took great care to get it right when I had the...

Update:Alright, I've got a good compression numbers. And by good, I mean, "Should be accurate." These were pulled with the following conditions. Engine at operating temp, wide open throttle, one spark plug pulled at a time.#4: 65 psi #3: 20 psi #2: 25 psi #1: 20 psi:cry:Again...

Again, the engine always cranks. Thank you.

I can't say for sure whether or not it would run (it would be extremely poorly), but I will say this. If the crankshaft timing mark was aligned, and the crank angle sensor was installed when you put the plate on, there's no way to get it backwards. The fins on the plate won't clear the sensor if...

I don't know if you caught what undefined0000 said here, but heed what he said. You definitely drained your battery from trying to start your car over and over and over. That's the fastest way to drain the battery.Don't even waste the time or effort monkeying with the alternator or starter...

I decided to go ahead and buy a quality compression tester. I ran out of daylight, so I haven't re-run the test yet.I understand that pressures aren't going to be nearly as high at low RPM, but zero seems like a bit redonkulous. I'll know definitively tomorrow, I suppose. :pray:I did gap...

Update:2 major changes since my last update.Exhaust Leaks: there were 3 exhaust leaks that have all been fixed. One between the exhaust manifold and turbo, one at the upstream downpipe flange, and one big one in the downpipe itself. After fixing the manifold and flange leaks, long term...

Update:I've put 100 more miles on the car - problem has gotten no better; less gas in tank.I checked resistance across the ECT sensor terminals, and that's in specs when cold. (I didn't check it hot, keep reading)I got my hands on an OBD-II scanner and the computer threw 3 codes...

I'd like to avoid dropping $60 on a compression tester, so I'd like to hold off on that unless as a last-resort. (And I JUST rebuilt the dang thing; if I have low compression, I'm going to be VERY upset).I'll check the resistance across the coolant temp sensor, and see what I can do to check...

Hey guys. I've got a '97 TSi FWD, almost bone stock (save for a lightweight flywheel, and K&N air filter, if that even counts). She's been sitting for about 10 months, and I just finished doing a complete bottom-end overhaul after a balance shaft belt failure.Here's my issue: I can NOT start...

Let me preface this by saying I'm relatively new to the world of DSM's. I've done all my own maintenance for about 3 years now, to include 3 clutch & flywheel replacements... :cry: 1 on a 1G Eclipse 1.8L, and 2 on my current Talon. I've gotten disgustingly good at dropping transmissions. Feel...

What's up guys... I realize it's nearly two years after the original post, but I'm from Dubuque as well. I'm just about to finish up my 5 year stint with the Marine Corps (5 days to go), and I'll be in town within 2 weeks.Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Yes, immensely. They don't really come in to play while you're moving, but while the car is stationary, or moving slowly and idling, the fan turns on to draw air through the radiator.The radiator works by absorbing heat from the coolant running through it, then air flowing through the radiator...

Okay, none of us have any idea why you, specifically, need to burp your system. This should only be necessary if you've drained your system, and the existing air pockets in your system are so bad that your water pump can't scavenge sufficiently enough to get the water to flow, which, in...