checking out an 86 mk3 tomorrow

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Originally Posted by cvbikeguy

bolts moved smoothly all the way. used the goooooooooy stuff they gave me. did it in 3 passes also to make sure everything was tight.

Okay... I'm just the paranoid sort; It's served me well over the years.

Originally Posted by cvbikeguy

*turn key*

rev rev rev rev..... POP

smoke........

sorry folks but this maybe be it. maybe its shop time

Well, don't blame ya if you do, but I'd go over it all one more time... you're missing something. If it's back firing through the intake either the mechanical timing is off or the plug wires are installed in the wrong order.... same thing's likely if it's doing it out the back too actually.

I'd go back through the TRSM's reinstallation segment and double check everything. http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar....aspx?S=EM&P=1

Make sure you do not over tighten the timing belt tensioner pulley, it will distort the #1 cylinder rather easily if tightened past specs.