My 2.2T 1985 Shelby

[bitsumitchi]

Ok, well, as you can see, I am new to this site writing all the way from Michigan(Three Rivers), but I do have an important question...

I have a 1985 Shelby Charger that I cannot get started for the life of me. I bought the car for 150.00, and it won't start up. It has spark, it has fuel, all the goodies, but won't start. I checked compression and it was fine, I checked fuel pressure, it was between 51-55psi(Stock specs...Right on)...I don't know what to do... Any help???Computer was checked, ASD relay, etc...Everything has been checked. New timing belt, was running fine aftewr it was changed...Possibly not tight enough??? Jumped time??? Here is the story...

The previous owner was drag racing some guy out at Martin, when he was going, the engine just totally shut down...Stopped running completely...It will crank all day, it will spark all day, fuel will smell if I crank it long enough, but won't start...Help me out!!!

Thanks!
Chris...
http://www.teamamf.com

p.s.- I cannot remember who I chatted with from on here at Martin, but thanks for the recommendations!

[OmniGuy123]

I would check the timing again. Pull the codes if you have not done that yet. check for a blown off vac line.
Is it turbo or NA?

[bitsumitchi]

It is the Turbo 2.2...I checked all the vacuum lines, but no leaks anywhere...Do you know where I can find a good cheat sheet w/timing markings online, firing order, etc??? Like a pdf file?

That would be awesome!

Chris...
http://www.teamamf.com

[tryingbe]

Check timing and HEP.

Buy a repair manual, they arn't expensive.

[bitsumitchi]

Hep?

[bitsumitchi]

btw, what is the timing order on the 2.2T?

[OmniGuy123]

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Originally Posted by bitsumitchi btw, what is the timing order on the 2.2T?

On the blow through intakes it should be printed on the TB. I believe it is 1-3-4-2, but dont quote me on it.

About all you will need to know will be found at

http://www.thedodgegarage.com

and

http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/index.html

Hope this helps.

[bitsumitchi]

Sweet, that is definately going to help with the timing of that damn thing! lol

[OmniGuy123]

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Originally Posted by bitsumitchi Sweet, that is definately going to help with the timing of that damn thing! lol

Yeah I always use gary's tip on how to set the timing. It is much easier for me to do it that way.

[bitsumitchi]

Yeah I think it will help out a lot. I am going to get started on it tonight...Either that, if I cannot get it running, just going to sell the damn thing..lol

[saxhouse]

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Originally Posted by bitsumitchi Yeah I think it will help out a lot. I am going to get started on it tonight...Either that, if I cannot get it running, just going to sell the damn thing..lol

I'll be on my way up 131 end of August. Just let me know....

Craig

[Juggy]

I had this problem, try swapping out the power module.....if not it could be a fusible link.

[bitsumitchi]

I went ahead and swapped the module today, and the same thing happened...Absolutely nothing...Um, Other than that, yeah, there has to be a spot in the harness where it isn't working out...I am about ready to just say first person with $250.00 takes it home...The only thing is that I would have to ship them the title, because I have to file for another one...But yeah, I guess if someone has $250.00 come and take it today...

[OmniGuy123]

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Originally Posted by bitsumitchi I went ahead and swapped the module today, and the same thing happened...Absolutely nothing...Um, Other than that, yeah, there has to be a spot in the harness where it isn't working out...I am about ready to just say first person with $250.00 takes it home...The only thing is that I would have to ship them the title, because I have to file for another one...But yeah, I guess if someone has $250.00 come and take it today...

Dont give up just yet. I bet you have not talked to these guys yet.
http://www.omnilith.net/teamomni/

Join the mailing list. They are some bad dudes when it comes to mysterious problems with the Ls.