Hello Everyone

[eric0016]

Hi everyone,
i recently purchased a 87 325is from a friend for 150 dollars he owed me some money so we called it even. ive owned a 91 318i and loved it so much i decided to buy a fixer upper e30. problem is i cant seem to get it to run. cranks over and sputters a little but not much but nothing. is getting plenty of spark and fuel. so far ive replaced ecu, CPS, coil, & fuel pump. i dont think it is a fuel problem because using starter fluid didnt make any difference. spark on all cylinders seems to be fine. whats the chance of it being a timing issue? or any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated

[Jack Dabsy]

As your engine is the M20 that has a timing BELT, it is possible that it has slipped... Have a look at the timing marks before we go any further..
Set the Crank to TDC and check that the cam timing mark lines up...

[eric0016]

thank you very much will check when i get home. any chance of a slip causing damage?

[brettski]

Welcome to the Werkz.

It probably depends on how far it has slipped. Are there any nasty noises when you crank it?

[Jack Dabsy]

I know that you are safe with 2-6 tooth slip, after that is anyones guess!!