[urq] Finally re-assembled engine and car...won't start

[Thatcher Hubbard]

Hi all,

  I had pulled the head out of my car earlier this summer (late July)
because of an exhaust leak that was getting really bad (cracked
manifold, of course).  I ended up having the head sent out to an
engine shop where new valve guides and seals were installed, the head
machined, the valves "done", etc.  I replaced my O2 sensor and all of
the gaskets and seals in the upper part of the engine while I was at
it.

  So I finally got the whole thing re-assembled (with new to me EM)
earlier today.  I had done a similar job on a VR6 Passat earlier this
year and it had started on the first try, so I was feeling good about
my chances.  Unfortunately, the car won't start.  I pulled the wire
from the coil to the distributor cap off and held a screwdriver up to
it: no spark.  So, I consider the likelihood of my coil dying in the
past three months slight, (it was stored inside), where should I
start.  This is a car that, other than the annoying exhaust leak, ran
pretty well before I pulled it apart.  So any ideas on what could be
preventing the coil from firing would be much appreciated.  Thanks
all.