DarkoNova
07-07-2012, 04:34 PM
The gf blew the head gaskets in her 2000 Grand Am GT with the 3.4L V6. We took it all apart, replaced the head gaskets, lower intake manifold gaskets, upper intake manifold gaskets, spark plugs, and plug wires. Got everything hooked back up (not entirely sure on a couple emission lines, but it should still start even if those weren't in the right spot), double checked the firing order, checked for spark by grounding a plug on the manifold. Not really sure how to check for gas, but before we pulled it all apart, it was definitely getting gas because I had her crank it with the plugs out and the fuel pump relay out to do a compression test and it was still spraying small amounts of fuel. We obviously put the relay back in lol.
We made sure the pushrods were in the right order, though apparently you don't have to mess with adjusting the rockers or valve lash and all you need to do is torque the rockers. Doesn't seem right to me, but that's what we did, and the engine turns over fine, just won't start. If I spray starting fluid in the throttle, it starts right up, but dies instantly.
Any ideas?
Trying to get this done before Monday so she'll have a car for work.
We made sure the pushrods were in the right order, though apparently you don't have to mess with adjusting the rockers or valve lash and all you need to do is torque the rockers. Doesn't seem right to me, but that's what we did, and the engine turns over fine, just won't start. If I spray starting fluid in the throttle, it starts right up, but dies instantly.
Any ideas?
Trying to get this done before Monday so she'll have a car for work.