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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Spark, Fuse.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on September 27, 2012

Why wont my car start after changing head gaskets

I have a 99 pontiac grand am i changed the head gaskets before i changed them the car would start right up now that there changed the car will crank but will not start why

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Replied on September 27, 2012

Was all cam timing done correctly?Do you have spark?Have you checked compression?Actual fuel pressure is what?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 28, 2012

I never took timing cover off so timing should be fine i have spark and i didn't do a pressure test but there is good pressure on the lines

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Replied on September 28, 2012

Which engine do you have?Also have you checked for spark compression etc?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 28, 2012

I have the 3.4 v6 and i have spark

Tiny Response from brad.landrum@yahoo.com
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Replied on September 28, 2012

Have you checked the compression yet?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 28, 2012

No how do i check

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Replied on September 28, 2012

You cant a compression tester at auto zone and then remove all you spark plugs.Then screw the compression tester into each cylinder then hold the gas pedal to the floor and crank the engine ten revolutions and record the number.before doing that pull the injector and ignition fuses.Also did you make sure there were no blown fuses?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 28, 2012

Yes i checked all fuses all are good

Tiny Response from brad.landrum@yahoo.com
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Replied on September 28, 2012

Alright keep me posted.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 28, 2012

I will and thank you

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