300zx jump time?

[300 z man]

Just got a 1988 300 ZX and I think it may have jumped time. Does anyone know of the best method to check it out.

[GAZ32]

A good timing light will help you out.

[300 z man]

I bought the car from a girl that said it was running and just quit. She could not restart. I am concerned that the car jumped time. How do you check it out?

[GAZ32]

Since it doesnt run that poses a problem with using the timing light, well i don't really know what to say seeing as i dont know much of the VG30E engine. If you checked everything, it can still be a number of odd things.

[300 z man]

It has spark. When they towed it here the tow truck guy listened to it and the darn thing almost started. I'm wondering if it is the fuel pump?

[GAZ32]

Could very well be...how about the injectors?

[evildky]

pull the timing cover and see if the alignment marks line up on the backign plate

[300 z man]

The girl said it had spark but it does not. It did almost start when the tow truck guy tried it. Now there is nothing. Took out a plug and tried it and also tried the coil wire to ground. Any suggestions?

[evildky]

did you pull the cover and verify the belt?

[300 z man]

I pulled the dist. cap and the rotor is not turning. It sounds like the timing belt is broken. Am I right?

[evildky]

most likely, yes, but it's pretty easy to pull the cover and verify it

[300 z man]

If the timing belt broke while driving, don't you think it probably has some bent valves or worse.

[evildky]

yup, first step is to pull the cover and get a peak, then it's time ro replace ro repair the motor

[300 z man]

Tomorrow will be the test. I will put it back together with a new timing belt and see if I have valve problems.

Problem was the main seal was leaking oil on the timing belt. The belt was in tact but did not have any teeth on it.