inlet manifold blowing out air

1996 ROVER METRO
39,000 MILES
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STEPVVC
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hi i have a rover metro fitted with an 1800cc VVC rover coupe engine and after rebuilding the car the engine wont turn over,the inlet manifold isnt sucking in air its blow out!
any ideas what is causing this?
Oct 6, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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Say valve timing way off and/or valves too tight
Oct 6, 2011 at 3:32 PM
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STEPVVC
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thanks docfixit for answer both my questions,il have to take it back to the guy who done the timing belts.and taking the fuse board out of the gti this weekend
Oct 6, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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Good luck not uncommon to have that happen on rebuild
Oct 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM