Steve B. wrote:
> 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.


Ok cheers, I'll take another look at the timing. If it's the timing i
will be a very happy man!

Any idea on how how oil could have made it on to the plug threads?
That's one of the things that has been bothering me. It's on all the plugs.

Cheers, Dave