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1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Crankshaft, Engine.
Mileage: 81,000 miles.

Asked on October 24, 2012

Oldsmobile Delta 88 Compression Problem

1987 Oldsmobile delta 88 3.8L cranks but wont start, checked fuel pressure 40 psi, changed plugs, new crankshaft sensor installed 2 months ago, coil fires on all cylinders, even tried starting fluid, any ideas
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Replied on October 24, 2012

If it has spark and you spike with it fuel the engine should combust-best check if you have compression and correct valve and ignition timing

Refer to this walk thru: http://www.fixya.com/cars/t9916384-location_fuel_filter#solution-heading

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Replied on October 24, 2012

Oops! Go here: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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