Re: No Spark V8Q

[David Head <dave.head@worldnet.att.net>]

And I STILL feel bad about it!

FBFISH@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 10/8/99 6:58:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fega@fega.com
> writes:
>
> << Would replacing the timing belt have any effect on getting any spark
>  did something else go bad by coincidence? >>
>
> Rex- I had my last T belt change done in Orlando Fla at a shop which catered
> to high end foriegn cars. The shop was recommended by Dave Head (lister) and
> had a good rep. Dave told me they had bought all the tools and were ready to
> go. Long story short, the experienced tech did not do the job, but oversaw
> another tech. Evidently there is a way for them to shear an engine position
> reference pin while reassembling . This will result in no spark. BTW, they
> sheared this pin twice, and installed the belt 1 tooth off, before they got
> it right. They were however honest about everything and did not increase the
> price from what was quoted, and threw in a Mobil one oil change . HTH
> Frank Santoro
> 1990 V8
> 1998 A8