91 talon tsi

[crankshaft81]

Hey guys im a noob here.. i got a 4cyl turbo probe so i know the basics. Lookin at a 91 talon tsi that aint currently running. The guy sellin says that it has no spark and a small oil leak..Ill take care of the leak but idk what to look for in no spark..He says he replaced the coil and the ecu was replaced not to long ago...Im thinking distributor and wires for sure ill replace but if its gonna be costly im gonna pass on the car..any suggestions or something to look for when i go check out the car..its mostly stock has a intake and a muffler tip..if i do buy it will be gettin drastic changes ..

 

[Lofty]

Hey guys im a noob here.. i got a 4cyl turbo probe so i know the basics. Lookin at a 91 talon tsi that aint currently running. The guy sellin says that it has no spark and a small oil leak..Ill take care of the leak but idk what to look for in no spark..He says he replaced the coil and the ecu was replaced not to long ago...Im thinking distributor and wires for sure ill replace but if its gonna be costly im gonna pass on the car..any suggestions or something to look for when i go check out the car..its mostly stock has a intake and a muffler tip..if i do buy it will be gettin drastic changes ..

I'm just gonna go over everything you should check just so you know for sure.
I wouldn't trust anything the seller says, think about it, THEY want you to buy the car, so they will lie and do whatever possible.
Check the battery terminal connections they may be corroded.
New battery?
It could have broken loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit.
The starter motor pinion could be jammed in the flywheel ring gear
Check the starter solenoid.
It could also be the starter motor.
Also check the ignition switch.
The starter pinion or flywheel teeth could be worn or broken.
That's pretty much it.
Best of luck with the new car

 

[turbotalon91tsi]

Check and see if it is getting spark. It could possibly be the cam angle sensor (distributor on a 1g) but I doubt it. Definitely pull the upper timing cover and see what the belts condition is, it could be the problem. You could also pull a plug and see if it is wet with fuel after cranking it.
Good luck

 

[crankshaft81]

Thanks alot guys..it does crank so i dont think its the starter...im gonna pull the upper timing cover before i buy it just to check the belt..