1996 Chevy Cavalier Timing Chain and tentioner

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
185,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEAHAGGP
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Installed new timing chain and tentioner. Car will not start. Spark and gas OK. Timing marks alligned properly. Plug were wet. Put new ones in it. What would be my next step.
Feb 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM
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NODNARBROX
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[quote:f3aac68dd0="Seahaggp"]Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 185000 miles

Installed new timing chain and tentioner. Car will not start. Spark and gas OK. Timing marks alligned properly. Plug were wet. Put new ones in it. What would be my next step.[/quote:f3aac68dd0] Do you have you plug wires on correctly.

Next even if you geting spark..... coil packs could be bad only realiable way to test is new ones. You have almost 200000 miles. And if you are taking the time to put in a timing chain. You might as well change them for the best spark you can get.
Its easy 3 bolts just take out the entire ignition control modual just kidding about the easy you need someone with skinny arms its a very tight space and you are half blind cause its right behind the block go underneath the car thats jacked up it can be done at home.
Then go and test your ignition control module. Good luck.
Feb 27, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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[quote:02b6be05d4="nodnarbrox"][quote:02b6be05d4="Seahaggp"]Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 185000 miles

Installed new timing chain and tentioner. Car will not start. Spark and gas OK. Timing marks alligned properly. Plug were wet. Put new ones in it. What would be my next step.[/quote:02b6be05d4] Do you have you plug wires on correctly.

OOps forgot to mention to check the Crankshaft position sensor.[/quote:02b6be05d4]
Feb 27, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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