mdwarren289

RC Cola - My rig is a Canadian model also so I will definitely check the sensor. I haven't gotten a code reader on it yet, but that is next. I'll get back to you on that front. Thank you for the help.

I recently had a no start after shut down. replaced the distributer thanks to suggestions here. Worked great. Had it out on the beach yesterday, nothing too aggressive, but it just shut down. Luckily I got it towed away from the incoming tide, then got my truck and towed it home. Still can't get it to start. It has spark and I can smell fuel. Has anyone had a similar issue? Starter cranks engine so I don't think it is catastrophic.

Old-timer, Thanks for the info. You verified what I thought was going to be the issue. Thanks for the great document also. I could have ruled out the security system a lot sooner if I had this. I guess I can stop looking for the security reset now also. Looks like I need a new distributor in addition to the battery. At least the entire coil system is in the distributor. Just a mad coincidence Thanks again.

I had to replace a bad battery after jump starting running it and moving it to my garage. Replaced battery now the engine cranks but does not start. I checked all of the ignition trouble shooting and all seems to be good, just no spark. It has a factory installed security system. Is there any way check if the security system is interrupting the ignition system? Or am I missing something obvious. Vehicle ran fine and started on first crank every time before the battery went south.

Thanks for the advice on all. I took a few more pieces off the PCV and was able to move the A/C line just a bit more. The top cover was tweaked so it formed it back and replaced. problem solved. Vehicle is back up and running, no issues..

Thanks, I thought I may need to take it back out but it was such a pain to get past the AC line.. I couldn't get it to seat the first time and tried to draw it in with the bolts, no go. Thank for the reply

I am in the middle of a timing belt replacement and am putting he cover back on. I cannot get the top cover to seal on the right hand upper. There is a sizeable gap after replacing all bolts. I can see the cam sprocket from the top of the engine. is it possible that it is stuck on something between the front and rear cover plates? I don't see anything but the gap remains between the upper far right bolt and the bolt near the A/C compressor. Any ideas?