is 5 deg BTDC ok?

[JET]

Tom, can you clarify some more? I think you have most of us confused now. Which timing are you trying to do? The timing belt should be set at TDC and the ignition timing should be at 5 BTDC.

Did you do a compression test? You should see if you have bent valves from the last problem.

[tpunx99GSX]

Yeah i set the timing on the crank at 5 degrees BTDC. So ill have to change that to TDC.
I havent done a compression check yet.
Tonight when i get home im going to go over everything and change out the Fuel Injector Electrical plugs.
Would bent valves cause it not to start, or would it just run like crap? The car will just continue to turn and just wont fire, I have spark. I dont know how to check whether the injectors are firing.

[JET]

Bent valves could cause it not to start. You should be able to hear or feel the injectors clicking when they fire.

[tpunx99GSX]

otherwise couldnt i just pull out the spark plug and shine a light down there and see/smell the gas going into the cylinders?

[A//// Guy]

Well if it was running before why wouldnt the injectors be firing? Your bent valves could cause a drastic loss in compression and the engine just wont run because of it. So do a compression test first and see what the numbers are.

[Halon]

otherwise couldnt i just pull out the spark plug and shine a light down there and see/smell the gas going into the cylinders?

Got safety glasses?

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

You could just pull the plugs after cranking it a while with them unplugged. If it's getting fuel, they'll be wet.

[carltalon]

I just want to know how you can set a timing belt to 5 deg BTDS. are you seting the belt with the timing cover and the damener on?

I'm confused

[tpunx99GSX]

Well my car is broke once again. I did a compression check and have 0 Compression. Absolutly none. I will be ordering new valves this weekend.

[JET]

Your guides are going to be shot too, better get the head to the machine shop. Replace valve seals while you are at it. Are the tops of the pistons ok?

It sucks when that stuff happens, it is part of the learning process though.