86 2M4 - No Spark

Here is the picture...

1. No spark to plugs. (with new cap and rotor)
2. TBI is not spitting fuel when iginition is turned on nor when it's being cranked.
3. Distributor spins on engine crank.
4. Distributor pick up coil is rusty
5. Ignition coil is still magnetic but 4 prong white and black male imputs are very corroded.
6. No codes


Have yet to use Ohm Meter on pickup and ignition coil. Will post results when I find them. The funny is, it was running great on Dec 29. Then sat since Dec 29-Jan29. Tried it on Jan 29 and it would not start.

Any other suggestions on what to look for, check, etc.

Meter across the 2 p/u coil wires.  Should read about 7-800 ohms.

If that's crusty/rusty/etc swap it out - it'll just fail shortly anyhow. 
If it does check out OK though, replace ignition module.  Make sure the base is CLEAN and FLAT.  Use the correct heat sink compound, and don't pile it on.

edit: forgot to mention...  if the module is shot, the coil needs replacing, and there's any question at all about the rest of it - I've recently found it's a better economy to pick up a complete reman dist assy.  Might be a few bucks more, but cheaper in the long run.

Checked the Ignition Coil, it's good.

I think I'm going to get a whole distributor from a wrecker tomorrow. First I'll just change the module, but if that doesn't work I'll change out the distributor coil as well.

Does it make sense that the TBI would stop working if the module was dead? I can hear the fuel pump working, just no spray. There is some dripping though.

Again this car was fully running beautifully when I parked it on Dec 29, and was not touched until Jan 29 when I tried to start it and found this whole mess.

*EDIT* What is the approx size of the distributor o-ring for a 86 2M4. And this heat-paste. Would CPU (Computer)  heat-paste err I mean..*cough*thermal compound*cough* work?

Matt wrote: And this heat-paste. Would CPU (Computer) heat-paste work?

Yes, thermal compound for CPU heatsinks is perfect.

 

Yes after about 6x key on, key off, key on it there is one small drip that appears to be coming from the tip. I'll get in there tomorrow and see exactly where it's coming from though.

Thanks for the tip.

Any ideas the size of the distributor o-ring?

Let me bring you all up to speed.

1. TBI is not leaking.
2. Put in new module, nothing changed.
3. If I ground out the left prong on the bottom of the module that hooks up to the distributor pick-up coil, the TBI will spit gas.

Does this mean my Distributor Pick-up Coil is not completing the circuit and thus dead?

I have bought a new pick-up coil. But I've never taken out a distributor before. I've pulled it out and marked the gear cog to the housing and marked where the rotor cap sits. But I have run into a snag. I don't have a punch set!  I just want to drive my car.

From where? I've been looking for them.

Really? What kind of a price tag are we talking about?

Put in a new pickup coil and she started right up. But I gave it some throttle after it warmed up and it died. I think it might have stale gas in it. And now it won't start because my starter is weak and on the verge of dying.

So my next question....

What is involved in changing the starter on a 2.5L? I have another starter for it. Is it pretty easy?

**EDIT** Scratch that... heatshield, shims, etc, etc