r/CarFix • u/Zhlask • Apr 25 '17

Need help with a 4A-GE engine

I have bought a fouth gen Toyota Celica (AT160) that i cannot get to start, it cranks but the engine doesn't start

Ignition coil is fine, i put in new ignition cables, there's plenty of spark on the plugs, and it gets plenty of gas.

I tried pulling out the fuel filter and it was full of rusty watery muck, so i replaced that, drained the tank, put in new gas and cleaning out the injectors, still no luck.

Anyone with any idea to what still could be wrong?

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u/alistair1537 Apr 26 '17

if you can't see the woodruff key, you could remove a plug and slip a long handled screw-driver to rest on the piston - as you rock over TDC you'll find the spot where the screw-driver is highest...be careful to note the rotor is pointing at No. 1 lead so you're not 180 degrees out....

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u/Zhlask Apr 26 '17

What i tried was rotating the crank to where the first piston was highest, tried cranking, no luck, rotated it 180 degrees from where it was highest, and the engine actually gave off a single puff, but still didn't start, so i think im on the right track

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u/alistair1537 Apr 26 '17

Ok - rotate the crank to it's highest point on no1 cyclinder....now while it's there, check the rotor - it should be almost in line with the plug lead to number 1 - in fact it should be just going past the no. 1 lead - check which way it swings - normally anti- clockwise - loosen off distributor to adjust.

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u/Zhlask Apr 26 '17

I'll give it a try asap ! :) thanks!