[2.3road_stang]

Hey all, I did a search and couldn't find an answer to my problem. I have aquired an '89 LX 2.3 A/T, and I've having difficulty getting it started. Here is what I have checked/ replaced.

Fuel:

I checked the fuel pump which turns on.
I am getting fuel to the fuel rail, I checked using the sharder valve.

Spark:

I am getting spark, checked at #1 cylinder.
I replaced the Ignition module.

It will turn over, and it feels like one cylinder is firing properly, but none of the others are. I've checked the firing order and it is correct. (1342)

How likely is it to be a clogged injector(s)? And does anyone else know of something else I can check?

[heavy metal]

Welcome to the site....have you pulled a sparkplug to see if there is fuel?How is the timing belt?

[2.3road_stang]

Timing belt looked fine. No, I didn't pull each plug to see if I was getting fuel. That will be on my next go around

[b_chandler]

When you say the belt looked fine, did you see it and the pulley turn while cranking?

[2.3road_stang]

Ok, spent another few hours with it today. I replaced all the plugs. Here is what is new that I know:

1. The timing belt is still intact, however it is really old and need to be replaced before driving. I'm just trying to start it for now.
2. I'm getting spark at every clyinder.
3. Spraying starter fluid in the intake manifold doesn't make a difference.
4. Im getting fuel vapor coming out the throttle body when attempting to start the car.
5. Ran a compression test
#1 - 90
#2 - 90
#3 - 30
#4 - 60

[Lowerednjuiced]

Yours
#1 - 90
#2 - 90
#3 - 30
#4 - 60

Mine
#1 - 173
#2 - 172
#3 - 175
#4 - 173

[2.3road_stang]

We only turned the motor 4 times when we ran our test.

[PotentPony]

you might want to check and see if your timing belt might have jumped a tooth. You wont bend any valves but it wont run right or at all. place crank pulley at TDC and look and see if the distibutor is pointing at #1.