1989 Opel Calibra no start

1989 OPEL CALIBRA
169,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANNYOB
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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??
Jun 8, 2010 at 3:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule the filter and fuel pump and also if the injectors are pulsing
Jun 8, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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DANNYOB
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whats best way to check injectors are working?
Jun 9, 2010 at 3:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Listen to it if its clicking they all should sound the same or check its solenoid resistances
Jun 9, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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DANNYOB
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thanks will check that out
Jun 9, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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DANNYOB
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where is the crankshaft sencor located???
Jun 11, 2010 at 2:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I don't have that information in my reference Mit1 or Alldata-sorry
Jun 11, 2010 at 6:09 PM
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DANNYOB
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sorted was crank sensor. new prob oil pressure
light was on i openend oil sump and petrol came gushing out how could this be ??????
Jun 14, 2010 at 2:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Injectors and fuel pressure regulator are leaking
Jun 14, 2010 at 3:49 PM
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DANNYOB
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thanks ras. do i need to replace injectors or just the rubber seals the later i hope???
Jun 14, 2010 at 3:58 PM
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Investigate before you start throwing parts to it that your childrens could use in the future
Jun 14, 2010 at 4:05 PM
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DANNYOB
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hi my calibra starts for a second then dies getting petrol in sump and oil filter. so i think it starts when all fuel has drained into sump etc then floods and turns over but wont start how is fuel getting in sump and oil filter???
Jul 12, 2010 at 2:03 PM