1987 Celica needs help

[Dino]

I have a 1987 Celica with 3SFE engine that won't start. I have checked the ignition sytem and have good spark at 10 degrees past TDC. I have fuel through the fuel pump. Timing is right, all fuses check out, spark plugs are good with decent wires. I checked the codes and came up with a intake temp sensor, will this cause it to not start at all? It turns over just fine but just won't fire. I am sure this isn't the right place for this one but I fiqured this would be my best bet for an answer.

Thanks,
Dino

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Compression? Sounds like air and fuel are in order..... Was any work done recently?

 

[underthehood]

Do you have injector pulse? Squirt some carb cleaner in the intake. If it runs, look into an injector problem. Good luck

 

[Dino]

1987 Celica

I tried shoting some starting fliud through the intake but got nowhere. Would the air intake temp sensor (part of MAF) cause it not to start at all? I would think that with starting fluid it would give something but it didn't fire at all. When i pulled the number one plug to see if it had good spark It was strong could see the spark in full sunlight.

 

[underthehood]

Fuel, timing, spark and compression. Those are the essentials. Is it possible that the timing belt shredded. Look to see if the camshaft is turning. You've ruled out 2 of the 4. On to the next... Good luck

 

[theo]

I have checked the ignition sytem and have good spark at 10 degrees past TDC.

Is this a typo? Shouldn't you be 10 degrees before TDC?