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Feb 24, 2006 | 05:18 PM

micali

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From: arkansas

Car: 1988 sport coupe

Engine: 2.8

Transmission: 700 r4

won't start

I just replaced the head gaskets on my 2.8L and I can't get it to fire. Besides timing what could I be over looking.
If I hold the pedal down I can hear it, i guess backfire, i see little puffs of smoke but it will not start. Any suggestions?

Feb 24, 2006 | 06:43 PM

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From: NWOhioToledoArea

Car: 86-FireBird

Engine: -MPFI

Transmission: T5

Axle/Gears: 3:42

have ya tried some startin fluid?

Feb 24, 2006 | 07:01 PM

micali

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no, it's MPFI. I guess I could take the tube off the TB and try that.

Feb 24, 2006 | 07:16 PM

Gumby

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Car: 86-FireBird

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Axle/Gears: 3:42

it will help narrow it down, if it start on it.......

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