Head gasket change X20XEV, big problems

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Hello, I recently had loads of pressure in my water system so I took the
head off and got it checked out. They took 7 thou off the head cos it was a
bit low round one of the water chambers. Put new head gasket on refitted
every thing and the bloody thing wont start now.
I think one of the wiring plugs (4 pin) was plugged into the wrong socket,
could this have caused any damaged.
All the fuses are ok and fuel pump is priming the system when the key is
first turned.
Also it seems to be blowing out the inlet??
If anyones got any ideas they would be greatfully received. (its a 1998
Astra GSi)
Thanks


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ashley baker said:
Hello, I recently had loads of pressure in my water system so I took the
head off and got it checked out. They took 7 thou off the head cos it was
a
bit low round one of the water chambers. Put new head gasket on refitted
every thing and the bloody thing wont start now.
I think one of the wiring plugs (4 pin) was plugged into the wrong socket,
could this have caused any damaged.
All the fuses are ok and fuel pump is priming the system when the key is
first turned.
Also it seems to be blowing out the inlet??
If anyones got any ideas they would be greatfully received. (its a 1998
Astra GSi)
Thanks
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Double check the valve timing and the spark plug firing sequence. Does the
car have a dizzy if it does you ign timing needs to be checked too as it
could possibly be 180 degrees out.
 
Doesn't have distributor and I haven't changed the valve timing and the
plugs havent been touched. Think i'm gonna have to take it to a vxl dealer
or get a mobile tuner??


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I'm suspicious about the blowing out of the inlet bit you mentioned. Blowing
what exactly?
also, is it completely dead, or is it trying to 'chug' a bit on one or two
pots? I agree with the other poster about timing. ignition could be 180 out
if you have put the leads on in the wrong order. valve timing is dictated by
the cambelt. it may be 1 tooth out, which might let the engine turn without
damage but still prevent firing.

Mike

BTW, are the spark plugs getting wet?
 
ashley baker said:
Doesn't have distributor and I haven't changed the valve timing and the
plugs havent been touched. Think i'm gonna have to take it to a vxl dealer
or get a mobile tuner??

If youve had the head off then you've moved the valve timing and it needs
to be carefully reset as when you skimmed the head and fitted a new gasket
you've effectively changed the lenght of the belt between pulleys.
Therefore if you used the tipex on the belt and pulley/crankshaft method
it will be out of timing possibly.
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Although technically correct, I dont think this would be anywhere near
serious enough to prevent the engine from starting.

Mike
 
Mike said:
Although technically correct, I dont think this would be anywhere near
serious enough to prevent the engine from starting.

Mike
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depends how fruity the cams are mate
 
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