1997 Geo Prizm car won't start

Tiny
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  • 1997 GEO PRIZM
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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.
Monday, January 26th, 2009 AT 5:46 PM

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Tiny
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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://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/108325_dist_1.jpg

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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 10:31 AM

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