no start 1991 TQ 20v frustrations continue

[Kneale Brownson]

If you just need to reattach the distributor cap,  I've found it's 
easier (Note:still far from being easy) if you get the rear clip hooked 
up and then do the more forward one.  You can sort of see the forward 
one through the gap between the intake manifold and the valve cover and 
push on it with a broad screwdriver to get it hooked up.

If you find you just can't get this process started, removing the 
throttle body will give you enough space to reach in to do the rearward 
clip, a great tip I got from George Sidman while I was struggling with 
distributor removal.  If you take off the intake manifold, you have to 
replace a $30 gasket.

Jim Hollander at Hot Grips Mfg., Inc. wrote:
> I did manage to release the distributor cap, and confirm the rotor is 
> turning, but getting the 2 metal clips back into position proved too much 
> for me.  Do you need to remove the intake manifold to see what you are 
> doing, or is it all by blind touch?
>
> Jim
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>>   1. is there a Trick to removing the connectors at the harness
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>> Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 16:26:07 -0400
>> From: "Eric Huppert" <ehuppert at hvc.rr.com>
>> Subject: is there a Trick to removing the connectors at the harness
>> connector
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>> Jim,
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>> Don't recall having a problem disconnecting the clips in place, but if
>> needed just spread the tanks and pull the uppermost connector out so you 
>> can
>> release the clips. Kind of a pita, but quite doable. Per the Bentley (and
>> Scott M's site) both senders can be checked with a ohm meter. Believe the
>> car will start with a bad rpm sensor, but the TDC sensor is required. I've
>> also seen problems with debris on the ends of the sensors. Sensor is 
>> trying
>> to read through the crud (metal shavings, etc) . Usually you can remove 
>> the
>> allen head and remove the sensor to check it, but sometimes they're seized
>> in the housing, hence you'll have to remove the housing.
>>
>>
>>
>> You can check continuity for the sensors by removing the ecu connector and
>> following Scott M's pin-out, but easier to disconnect in the engine
>> compartment.
>>
>>
>>
>> Does the ignition have spark? No spark will also cause no fuel if 
>> ecu/sensor
>> related.. System may pressurize, but injectors won't fire.
>>
>>
>>
>> As others have stated, check out Scott Mockry's site, very comprehensive
>> instructions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Eric
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