Vauxhall Tigra (1994 - 2000) - yr 1997, 1.6 16v - Cylinder 3 not sparking

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Wed 31 Oct 2007 11:41
yr 1997, 1.6 16v - Cylinder 3 not sparking - spence_star
Guys,

I recently posted up a post regarding an issue i am having with a company who recently replaced my clutch and since then my engine hasn't been running correctly {wording in italics changed by DD from original statement}.

Basically this is the issue, Cylunder 3 is not firing up and just keeps filling up with petrol

Changed Coil Pack
Changed Spark plugs
Changed ignition leads

what can cause this to happen?

The work carried out on the car before it happened was a replacement clutch and grinding on the fly wheel.


Help would be much appreciated

Spencer

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 31/10/2007 at 13:39

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Wed 31 Oct 2007 11:53
Cylinder 3 not sparking - Screwloose

Yet again....

Year?

Engine?
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Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:19
Cylinder 3 not sparking - milkyjoe
if they have been messing about with the fly wheel maybe it has effected the crank position sensor and is causing a "no show" for spark on pot 3 ?
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Wed 31 Oct 2007 13:25
Cylinder 3 not sparking - spence_star
1997 Tigra

1.6 16v {added to header - DD}

Can anyone else vouch for the crank position sensor?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 31/10/2007 at 13:40

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Wed 31 Oct 2007 14:32
Cylinder 3 not sparking - Screwloose
ss

Very unlikely to be the crank sensor.

Why was a new thread started if this is the same car/incident that was on your last one.

Do a compression test; it's likely been hammered and cracked a piston.
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Wed 31 Oct 2007 16:46
Cylinder 3 not sparking - jc2
Valves??
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