D-jet not starting, car hasn't run in over 10 years Options

[lsintampa]

75 914/4 2.0 d-jet

I've posted many times for help with injectors, vac hoses, etc. I think I'm past that point now and need help figuring out why I can't start the car.

I managed to get some signs of life, but only when I let the key off of the start position. In other words, while the motor is cranking, no signs of anything... then when I let the key go (back to the on position), it may or may not try to fire... got one decent backfire (smoke out the exhaust) one time.

Battery is tired now, so I'm done until tomorrow.

Car hasn't run in over 10 years, so it may be tired.

Injectors are clean and tested OK out of the car. New starter.

Hoses all connected - best I can tell. The oil breather hose is NOT connected to the air box, and I think there is one other outlet on the top of the air filter box without a hose.

Did test for spark a while ago, seemed OK.

Timing - IDK, I only see one mark on the fan and it's yellow - assume that to be TDC???

[JRust]

I thought you said it was turning over? If it was locked up it wouldn't turn over. So I am a little confused by that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Maybe your tranny is locked up?

Are you sure you have the fuel lines hooked up right. I've had them reversed & they still give pressure. Beat my head against the wall for a while there. Do you have a decent shop close by? Sometimes it's not a bad idea to call it & get some help. Great to figure it out yourself. At the same time actually driving your 914 is KICK ASS. So I have no problem paying for work sometimes. Plenty of things just aren't in my wheelhouse. Troubleshooting FI is probably top of that list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)