Car won"t start what could the problem possibly be?

Asked by jconrad Dec 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM about the 1987 Acura Legend

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car cranks but won't crank over. I have spark, It's pumping fuel when the key is turned to on position. Tried spraying starting fluid. No help?

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check your starter, if when you turn the key the engine seems to crank fast but does not start Check timing chain may be broken or timing out of adjustment

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How to check to see if fuel pump working

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Tried starter fluid still wouldn't stArt

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So why would it be the timing chain. It's done this a couple times.

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