No Start Problem

[Bhatti, Mohammed]

Hello all,
 
Patient is a 97 A4 1.8tq auto.  In the process of replacing timing belt and water pump.  Situation is as follows:
 
- nose of the car is completely off
- changed front seals
- new tensioner
- belt is on 
- water pump changed
- coolant is drained
- transmission lines are disconnected
- no other belts or accessories have been put on yet
- cam timing mark is aligned to the mark on the engine cover
- crank is at TDC
- can turn the engine by hand 2 revs; turns smoothly with no problem
 
When I try to start the car, it cranks but won't start.  Question is, should it start up considering that there is no coolant and that the transmission lines and everything else is disconnected or does everything have to be connected for it fire or is there some sensor that I've screwed up?  Where do I go from here?  Hook everything up and try?  Suggestions appreciated?
 
BTW, no woodruf key when I changed the seals.  No mention in Bentley about woodruf key either.
 
Thanks
 
mohammed
97 A4 1.8tq auto