I have a 95 GT with a 5 speed that will not start. It turns over but wont fire.
About 5 months ago I replaced the intake manifold with GT 40p. I broke the two front bolts off into the heads. Drilled them out. I could not tap them so I just put it back together without them in. Obviously car ran like crap but it did start. I went back and put 2 longer bolts in the front holes and welded nuts on the under side of the head so I could tighten the bolts. replaced all gaskets, and put everything back together. I deleted the EGR, and smog system, sealed off all holes went to start the car and it would not start. I replaced the distributor and nothing. Tested coil, module all test good. I hear the fuel pump prime and I can smell fuel from the motor after I crank it. I know the time is not the issue because I set TDC with the head off besides if it were timing it would at least kick or do something. There was one broken wire on the ignition coil harness but I spliced it back. The only thing that happens is after cranking it for a 5-10 seconds, I get a big explosion. At this time I am thinking it is the PCM but does anyone have any ideas before I give up and take it to the shop? I know this is a difficult problem and it could be 1 of a million things but I have tried everything I can think of.
Thank you
About 5 months ago I replaced the intake manifold with GT 40p. I broke the two front bolts off into the heads. Drilled them out. I could not tap them so I just put it back together without them in. Obviously car ran like crap but it did start. I went back and put 2 longer bolts in the front holes and welded nuts on the under side of the head so I could tighten the bolts. replaced all gaskets, and put everything back together. I deleted the EGR, and smog system, sealed off all holes went to start the car and it would not start. I replaced the distributor and nothing. Tested coil, module all test good. I hear the fuel pump prime and I can smell fuel from the motor after I crank it. I know the time is not the issue because I set TDC with the head off besides if it were timing it would at least kick or do something. There was one broken wire on the ignition coil harness but I spliced it back. The only thing that happens is after cranking it for a 5-10 seconds, I get a big explosion. At this time I am thinking it is the PCM but does anyone have any ideas before I give up and take it to the shop? I know this is a difficult problem and it could be 1 of a million things but I have tried everything I can think of.
Thank you