On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 18:14:49 GMT, Dave Skirrow
> wrote:

>I did check the timing and I'm pretty sure its right, the marks on the
>belt are lined up in the right place at least. Although I will look at
>it in a little more detail when I try again tomorrow.
>
>Could a blown gasket cause this backfiring through the throttle body in
>any way?
>
>Oh, forgot to say, there was also oil on the spark plug threads when I
>removed them after trying to start it.
>
>Cheers,
>Dave
>
>
I agree with Mike on this one.. Your timing is not correct. A blown
head gasket will not cause a backfire through the throttle body but
incorrect timing will.

You would be hard pressed to blow a head gasket before the engine even
started.

Steve B.