Need HELP!!! 89Wagon will not start

osburn80

Ok here goes. Wagon has been running fine but has had a little sputter when stopping. Now last night going down road and just died on me as i was starting to stop. Would not start back. Checked and was not getting any spark. Went today got new coil pack, distributor cap, and rotor still nothing. When i took the dizzy cap off rotor button was trashed and had worn down points in the dizzy cap. Motor trys to turn over but sounds weak and has a weird rubbing, scrathing noise. Could the dizzy bushings be shot or the whole Dizzy be shot? Was planning on doing the fuel filter but have not yet. Can hear fuel pump priming when key is turned. Any suggestions? Only car need fixed ASAP. Thanks for any help and suggestions.
Osburn 80

bam-bam

If you have no spark, don't worry about the fuel filter. If the distributor is making that grinding noise, replace it. (It's easy to pull off and check the bearings.)

otgixxer

Check spart at the plug first. If if you have spark check fuel and the fuel rail inlet, if you have fuel I would check the timing. If the timing isnt off check your compression.

SiWagon

You said you had NO spark.The bad rotor may have fried the igniter.Start at this link:
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osburn80

Ok well turns out its not the coil pack, not the dizzy, not the starter. Bottom of engine wants to turn over but top half will not budge. The rotor will not move a lick. Has to be timing belt right? So i pull valve cover and top cover to belt.. Belt is still on but loose as all get out. really havent got any further than that. Just hope i didnt mess up pistons or valves. I wasnt traveling hi speed or anything so hopefully valves and pistons are fine. Need to find a good cheap mechanic as this is one job i dont want to get into. will post more information as i receive it. Thanks for all the help and suggestions guys this website is GREAT.