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1989 Opel Calibra Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Fuel pump, Click.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on June 8, 2010

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Engine Mechanical problem
1989 Opel Calibra 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 169000 miles

i doing up this calibra it hasnt run for 3 years iv had it running before. i changed timing belt now starts once for a second then dies. there is fuel and spark at plugs ht leads are good and good compression and fuel pump and relay are all ok??
Avatar Asked by dannyob

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Replied on June 8, 2010

Check the fuel pressure to rule the filter and fuel pump and also if the injectors are pulsing

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Replied on June 9, 2010

whats best way to check injectors are working?

Tiny Response from dannyob
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Replied on June 9, 2010

Listen to it if its clicking they all should sound the same or check its solenoid resistances

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Replied on June 9, 2010

thanks will check that out

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Replied on June 11, 2010

where is the crankshaft sencor located???

Tiny Response from dannyob
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Replied on June 11, 2010

I don't have that information in my reference Mit1 or Alldata-sorry

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Replied on June 14, 2010

sorted was crank sensor. new prob oil pressure
light was on i openend oil sump and petrol came gushing out how could this be ??????

Tiny Response from dannyob
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Replied on June 14, 2010

Injectors and fuel pressure regulator are leaking

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 14, 2010

thanks ras. do i need to replace injectors or just the rubber seals the later i hope???

Tiny Response from dannyob
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Replied on June 14, 2010

Investigate before you start throwing parts to it that your childrens could use in the future

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