Help me... Please

[supraguy84]

I just bought a 84. 5mge, manual trans supra. Put a new fuel pump in, because the guy was sure that's why it wouldn't start lol, and now the car still wont start, i checked, i have spark. Also i sprayed starter fluid into intake to see if i could get it fired, nothing. actually started and ran yesterday morning? then i shut it off and tried to start back up, nothing. im thinking maybe timing?or where can i start... i am lost....feel free to email me directly rwdetail@hotmail.com, or reply on here..

[interested!]

Originally Posted by supraguy84

I just bought a 84. 5mge, manual trans supra. Put a new fuel pump in, because the guy was sure that's why it wouldn't start lol, and now the car still wont start, i checked, i have spark. Also i sprayed starter fluid into intake to see if i could get it fired, nothing. actually started and ran yesterday morning? then i shut it off and tried to start back up, nothing. im thinking maybe timing?or where can i start... i am lost....feel free to email me directly rwdetail@hotmail.com, or reply on here..

Hi! , OK - there are some questions that need to be answered ,

How long was the engine running before you shut it down?
How did the engine " feel " when it was running ? ( strong or weak? )
Did you " rev " the engine and get a response to opening the throttle ?
Was the engine allowed to idle?
How much fuel was in the tank?
Have you checked the filter?
Have you removed and checked the fuel filler cap for faults?
Does the engine want to start? ( splutters? )
After cranking the engine several times without starting were the plugs wet ? ( if wet-intermittent spark problem / if dry -fuel supply problem )
Are all the electrical connections tight /not corroded ? .

I'm sure there are more questions to come but these are a common start point.















Hope these questions help .

[supraguy84]

i drove it and punched it a few times, and every time it did respond well. once it did hesitate, there is five gallons in the tank, and the plugs are brand new with new wires and cap n rotor. it didnt idle that well at all. also when i try to start, it almost sounds like no fuel. but after trying for a while, it does sputter like it wants to start

[interested!]

Originally Posted by supraguy84

i drove it and punched it a few times, and every time it did respond well. once it did hesitate, there is five gallons in the tank, and the plugs are brand new with new wires and cap n rotor. it didnt idle that well at all. also when i try to start, it almost sounds like no fuel. but after trying for a while, it does sputter like it wants to start

OK , when the engine WAS running , did you manage to get to a point where the thermostat opened ? -- did it heat up quickly - overheat (may be retarded! ) or misfire at all ( hesitate under a heavy load ? - too far advanced ? ) .
I'm grabbing for info to try a long distance diagnosis here .

[supraguy84]

a little hesitation when punching it, just pulled the plugs, they are brand new but very black at the connection.. the thermostat didnt get hot no.. and thank you for your help.

[supraguy84]

yeah, and even when i spray starter fluid in intake, no start...