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Old 16th January 2011, 10:51   #1
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i have a vts on a 1997 just put kent cams in now wont start its gettin fuel its sparking its turning over but it just wont start any ideas anyone is been like this for a month now
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Old 16th January 2011, 11:10   #2
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Timing 180degrees out?
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Old 16th January 2011, 11:34   #3
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how would i tell ?
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Old 16th January 2011, 12:30   #4
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cylinder 1 should be at TDC as inlet valve is opening is a good place to start also check that inler and exhaust valve arnt opening at the same time.
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Old 16th January 2011, 14:48   #5
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all timed up fine still not starting any more ideas?
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Old 16th January 2011, 15:15   #6
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really stupid question but you have put the right cams in the right place haven't you?
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Old 18th January 2011, 08:42   #7
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yer finally got it to start by bumping it off but now coilpack capacitor funked so not gettin a spark
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