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March 25, 2008, 10:11:02 AM

just bought this car.had a cracked head. replaced the head,he installed a ranger roller cam.now it wont run.it starts runs about 5sec then dies.i think its fuel related.what do you think.i get car home friday.any help will be helpfull

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Reply #1 – March 25, 2008, 10:16:44 AM

Did it run before it was taken apart?

What makes you think it's a fuel issue? Checked fuel pressure?

Could be timing out of whack, could be a vac leak.

Need more info, which you most likely won't have until the car is in front of you.

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Reply #2 – March 25, 2008, 10:26:17 AM

yes it ran before head was replaced.yes you are right i wont know intell its in front of me.it could be timeing out.head was cracked in cylinder # 2 also he installed a ranger roller cam witch i dont know if fireing order is same.

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Reply #3 – March 25, 2008, 10:41:53 AM

The cam has nothing to do with it as long as it was set (timed) properly.

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Reply #4 – March 25, 2008, 12:54:01 PM

starts runs for 5 sec then dies sounds like a TFI ignition module.

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Reply #5 – March 29, 2008, 07:02:58 AM

is the hose that goes between the vaf and turbo inlet on correctly and the clamps tight? just a guess

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Reply #6 – March 29, 2008, 11:53:07 AM

ok have car home,timeing was 180 out fuel pressure key on engine off 40 psi start it it drops to 30psi have not replaced filter yet. has after market boost controll valve,vaf lost.

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Reply #7 – March 29, 2008, 12:43:13 PM

Quote from: kclerman;211483

ok have car home,timeing was 180 out fuel pressure key on engine off 40 psi start it it drops to 30psi have not replaced filter yet. has after market boost controll valve,vaf lost.

Pressure is SUPPOSED to fall to approx 30psi running... Your F/P regulator is working...

Under boost it should be 39-40 psi + one pound for each PSI boost... OR approx 55psi at 15lb boost....

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Reply #8 – March 29, 2008, 01:07:11 PM

can spray brake clean down throttle body and stays running

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Reply #9 – March 29, 2008, 01:15:35 PM

Quote from: kclerman;211483

ok have car home,timeing was 180 out fuel pressure key on engine off 40 psi start it it drops to 30psi have not replaced filter yet. has after market boost controll valve,vaf lost.

What do you mean by "vaf lost"?

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Reply #10 – March 29, 2008, 04:50:22 PM

ok up date got car to run but have to hold vaf door open!also noticed vav line to egr was melted shut. and also vac line on tree marked g was melted.

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Reply #11 – March 29, 2008, 05:04:22 PM

Then your problem is vacuum leaks. Also you need to work on your typing/proofreading, your posts are hard to understand.

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Reply #12 – March 30, 2008, 11:38:28 AM

ok,sorry brain works faster than my typing skills.

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Reply #13 – March 31, 2008, 11:50:57 AM

im still thinking its fuel pump,did compression check 160psi per cylinder cold,have ignition,timeing is correct.fixed vacuume leaks.

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Reply #14 – March 31, 2008, 08:53:13 PM

i got it!!!!!!!:shakeass: the guy i got it from turned the vaf backwards dah! i never noticed it untill i went to bolt air box back down and bracket would not line up with holes.:burnout: