97SS0594

in the 97.. replaced bent valves timing set ect... before we replaced the valves we thought it was just the timing set, after i replaced it car started and idled, it ran like crap but still ran. I then discovered 3 bent valves only on 1 side (drivers) removed head and had valves replaced at a machine shop. installed the head plugged everything back in and had no spark. replaced the ICM and the coil, also just did the opti test and everything checks out. i also tried another computer also still no spark. what the heck could i be missing?

seawolf06

Did you get any spark from the opti to the coil?

tlillard23

From the opti TO the coil? I thought it went from the coil to the opti? (no I am not being a smart-A)

Sounds like you need to recheck your connections. I bet you forgot to plug something in.

97SS0594

coil is not fireing, but im getting a signal to the ICM. this is frustrating.

seawolf06

Between the two, my bad.

Try changing to another coil. I received one from MSD that was DOA. They're all made the same exact way, so get the cheapest one you can find that isn't reman.

97SS0594

ill have to do a test on the coil, it is brand new if its DOA ill be hot!

97SS0594

got the car started! the optispark was bad... sortof, the opti guts where very very coroded, so i put my spare on and she fired right up! now to change the oil like 3 times to make sure theres no water in the oil!