Birdie Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Im so thankful for this forum! I have a 90 legacy wagon 2.2l with over 230,000 miles. Car has run like a camp and then all of a sudden engine turns over but wont start. I have made sure spark plugs are getting a spark, there is plenty of fuel in the tank and fuel pump is pumping. Im still a novice when it comes to DIY car projects. Does anyone have a thought on what to look for or check next? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 If it sounds like its turning faster and smooth, it's probably a broken or skipped timing belt. You can remove the ends of the timing cover and check the belt for damage. There is a way to make the CEL flash codes on that car, find out if it has codes for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Could be electrical... but look at the timing belt first. A sudden no start on the 2.2 with fast cranking is usually a timing belt. That engine is a non interference motor so not a problem if the belt has broken/slipped. Pull the end timing cover off (3, 10mm bolts) and check belt for condition and tightness... you won't have any doubt if the belt is broken . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrinc Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Also, changing out your fuel filter. You can have all the gas in the world, but if it can't get to the engine, it ain't gonna run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdie Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I will check the timing belt. I just changed it 6 months ago but maybe it slipped. Also, when I checked to make sure the fuel pump was working I pulled the fuel line on the engine side of the fuel filter and it was gushing out. So i just assumed it wasnt the fuel filter either. Thanks for the suggestions. I will let you know if there is anything with the timing belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I will check the timing belt. I just changed it 6 months ago but maybe it slipped. Also, when I checked to make sure the fuel pump was working I pulled the fuel line on the engine side of the fuel filter and it was gushing out. So i just assumed it wasnt the fuel filter either. Thanks for the suggestions. I will let you know if there is anything with the timing belt did you also change the idler pulleys and other related items at that time? I had my 1990 jump time while driving due to a weak/worn out tensioner... just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdie Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 no I didnt change the idler pulley and other related parts. I havent gotten around to check if the belt jumped but if did I guess I should change out all the necessary parts this time. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdie Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Timing belt is looking good and tight. I checked that the camshafts and crankshaft all line up with timing marks and they do. Any other thoughts before I put it all back together? What about the next thing to look for? Thanks for your imputs so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirtokesalot Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 do you hear the fuel pump when you turn the key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 If its definitely getting spark and fuel pump is working the injectors may not be pulsing. Usually need a noid light to check that but you can use an LED test light. A regular test light may not actually light up, but you can try it if that's all you have. Check for power getting to the injectors as well. I assume you've checked all the fuses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) do you smell fuel? maybe it's flooded, try holding the gas pedal on the floor to start - that's the clear flood signal to the computer. (if a 90 model is like newer ones anyway) sure it has spark? some older cars had crank pos. sensors that would go bad. Edited February 22, 2015 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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