1997 2.2 turns over won't start

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1997 2.2 turns over won't start - 3/12/2007 8:38:40 PM

walkonthewildsyde

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My 97 Cavalier turns over but won't start. I have tested and have spark to all 4 cylinders, injectors are firing, I have fuel. I replaced the spark plugs and number one was black, two three and four didn't look like they had ever been fired. I have spark to the wires but it doesn't seem that it is going through the plug. Any ideas????

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RE: 1997 2.2 turns over won't start - 3/12/2007 10:48:54 PM

wagz

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I'm not a chevy guy, but does that motor have a timing belt that may have broke or sheared the teeth off that may not be opening the valves to let the fuel in?

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RE: 1997 2.2 turns over won't start - 3/12/2007 11:38:31 PM

walkonthewildsyde

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I know, I'm a Dodge guy myself usually. I was leaning toward checking the timing too, that was gonna be my next stop.

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