Fixing timing, no start still

Hi,

Is it possible for you to record it cranking and upload it for me to hear? That will really help me.

As far as timing, the easiest thing to make a mistake on is firing order. Confirm the plug wires are going to the correct cylinders. If you look at pic 1, it shows cylinder orientation and firing order. In the very last pic, the distributor cap identifies which plug wire tower is for each cylinder.

Next, I attached the directions specific to this vehicle for the removal and replacement of the timing belt. Review it and see if there is anything you may have missed and if the timing marks indicated are how you had it.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.

Hi,

The engine has no compression. Either timing is off, valves are stuck open, the spark plugs are removed, or the new cylinder head is completely bad. Just listening to it, there isn't any compression. It will never start. I did hear the backfire in the first video. Likely, there is a build-up of unburned fuel in the cylinders which eventually ignite.

If you can and want confirmation, I would recommend performing a compression test on the engine. I can't imagine you will find more than 20 psi in each cylinder. Here is a link that shows how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Here is the really bad news. All Honda engines are interference engines other than a couple of their V6 engines. What that means is this. If the timing is off, there isn't enough room/clearance between the tops of the pistons and an open valve. As a result, they hit and cause internal damage.

So, I need to know if the timing marks were exactly as they are indicated in the directions I provided. (Camshaft and crankshaft)

Let me know.

Joe

Listening to it, there is no compression. If the timing is correct (and chances are it is), the problem is the head. If you perform the compression test, it will tell/confirm that is the issue.

When you had the head off, did you notice if there was any damage to the tops of the pistons?

Even if you were a tooth off, the engine would have compression and not sound the way it does. How long was the donor car sitting before you got the head? Are you sure it was good? Something is preventing compression to build. If the tops of the pistons are not damaged, I suspect the valves are stuck open.

Try the compression test and let me know the results.

Joe