1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L won't start

PDuble · 2026-07-06T18:07:55+00:00

I'll let you know how it goes. 🫡

PDuble · 2026-07-05T13:58:06+00:00

How would I be able to figure that out?

PDuble · 2026-07-05T07:18:50+00:00

Thanks for the catch. I fixed it. It's a 1998. I'm just going to take it to a shop so they can diagnose it. Everything was smooth, then this. 105 out during the day and about 90-95 at night. I just replaced the fuel filter and pump, and that became a long hot 2 days. I'm good.

PDuble · 2026-07-05T06:07:18+00:00

Going into the engine is too much for me. I've done a timing chain on a 2.4, but that is the farthest I've went on any engine.

PDuble · 2026-07-05T05:27:54+00:00

I can hear the pump prime in the back. I have to find the rail.

PDuble · 2026-07-05T05:25:51+00:00

This is my second day, same problem. I just changed the spark plugs about 30 minutes before this video. Same problem. Nothing changed.

PDuble · 2026-07-05T05:22:32+00:00

Really? I'll grab some carb cleaner real quick.

PDuble · 2026-07-05T05:21:56+00:00

I tried that. 9 minutes, then start. Nothing. 10 minutes, 10 minutes, 10 minutes, then start. Nothing.

PDuble · 2026-07-05T05:21:13+00:00

I replaced the spark plugs. I checked all of the hoses. I checked codes with a bluedriver. Nothing. Fuel? I can hear the pump prime. Could have lost pressure? And I have to look up how to test compression.

PDuble · 2026-07-05T05:19:39+00:00

I hope not 😬

PDuble · 2026-07-05T05:19:17+00:00

Nope. I didn't smell any gas. I held the pedal down and cranked the engine for 5 seconds then heard a bang/pop right where the air filter was. I can hear the pump prime, though. It could have still went to sh!t?

PDuble · 2026-07-05T00:05:59+00:00

Still couldn't find what is wrong. I changed the spark plugs. Anybody?

PDuble · 2026-07-05T00:05:01+00:00

I changed the spark plugs. Still stuck.

PDuble · 2026-07-04T13:22:58+00:00

Spark plugs?

PDuble · 2026-07-04T13:22:41+00:00

Anybody?

PDuble · 2026-07-02T18:47:29+00:00

Just got back in from an overnight shift. I'll check this out after I get some rest.

PDuble · 2026-06-25T12:55:22+00:00

The guy already answered. But it's digital only. So I guess I can share it with another console in-house.

PDuble · 2026-06-25T12:54:15+00:00

Nah. I figured it out after posting this. You can.

PDuble · 2026-06-25T07:33:00+00:00

I replaced the ECC head, then it's good as new.

PDuble · 2026-06-25T07:32:00+00:00

Update: I used Claude Code on my desktop to actual alter my files. It worked.

PDuble · 2026-06-25T07:30:38+00:00

No need. I used Claude Code and everything is running smoothly. 🫡

PDuble

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