1997 Geo Prizm car won't start

1997 GEO PRIZM
162,345 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEYTA
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I just got a tune up and just got a distributor in my car and it still won't start backyard mechanic said, it might be a blown head gasket.
Jan 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Assuming this is the 1.8, the dist. can only be installed correctly or 180 degrees out, so he may have it 180 out. Even with a bad head gasket it should start, might run bad, but should run to some extent. If head gasket is bad, perform a compression test to see. Look at pic. notice that the dist. fits into exhaust cam, and can be installed incorrectly.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/108325_dist_1.jpg

Jan 27, 2009 at 10:31 AM
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