I own a 1993 Toyota Camry 2.2L 4cyl 5 speed manual with 145,000 miles on it. At 118,000 I had the pulled the head off and had it repaired and machined to spec since there were a few hairline cracks in it. Anyway put it back together using Toyota gaskets, seals, etc. Everything up to specs and it ran and still doe's runs great except at idle which is just a hair rough, but I am yet to replace the IAC valve.
Went to start it up today after the car was sitting for about three days and this is where the problem started. Turned a few times like it was going to start and then started turning like there was no compression. Turned the key back off and then on again and the same thing happened, but then finally started and as usual ran great like nothing happened. Shut it off and on and it started right back up no problems. Drove back and forth to work again no problem starting. To the store and back a few times and again no problem.
The only things I checked so far were the spark plugs to see if any were loose and they were not. Coolant and oil levels and their colors were fine. I am yet to perform a compression test to confirm there isn't any issues there. Exhaust is normal. No abnormal noises (slapping timing belt, etc.) when the engine runs and has power and is smooth at higher rpms (up to 4000 - don't go above). Now here are the only things I think it may be.
1) When I went to start it up the first time I turned the key immediately. Maybe this prevented fuel to pressurize in the rail since it was sitting for a few days?
2) Possible loose timing belt even though it was replaced (Toyota brand) along with belt tensioners not that long ago and everything torqued up to spec.
3) Fuel pump slowing going?
4) Open for suggestions.
Went to start it up today after the car was sitting for about three days and this is where the problem started. Turned a few times like it was going to start and then started turning like there was no compression. Turned the key back off and then on again and the same thing happened, but then finally started and as usual ran great like nothing happened. Shut it off and on and it started right back up no problems. Drove back and forth to work again no problem starting. To the store and back a few times and again no problem.
The only things I checked so far were the spark plugs to see if any were loose and they were not. Coolant and oil levels and their colors were fine. I am yet to perform a compression test to confirm there isn't any issues there. Exhaust is normal. No abnormal noises (slapping timing belt, etc.) when the engine runs and has power and is smooth at higher rpms (up to 4000 - don't go above). Now here are the only things I think it may be.
1) When I went to start it up the first time I turned the key immediately. Maybe this prevented fuel to pressurize in the rail since it was sitting for a few days?
2) Possible loose timing belt even though it was replaced (Toyota brand) along with belt tensioners not that long ago and everything torqued up to spec.
3) Fuel pump slowing going?
4) Open for suggestions.