1.4 16v help please

Ive done an engine change on my friends mrk4 astra 1.4 16v.
I removed the engine and changed it all across to the new engine and put back into the car.
Ive done the norm and fitted new belts pullys timed it all up filled with new oil and fitted a new filter.
well today was the first start up.
It dont start.
it turns over but dont want to fire.ive checked that it is getting feul but not sure how to check the spark as its on a silly modul thing (no ht leads)
Is there any sort of imobiliser but im not sure how this would of cut in as its still running on the parts that were already in the car.
Ive cheacked and every thing is wired back up.
I was imformed by the owner that the car has sat for 6 months with the new engine on a pallet next to it which was led down with no oil in it could the lifters emptyed.
Sorry for all the questions but i just want it running and out my garage as im fedup with the site of it now.
cheers
Chris.

Is the newly fitted engine new? I am guessing not, so check compression - it may be fecked.

Usually, if the lifters are jacked/empty it turns over quickly, as if there is no compression until they fill up with oil...

Just crank it for a good while first...

What i was about to say^

The imobliser brings on the EML, cant remember if it flashes or just stays constant while cranking.

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Originally Posted by Will F

Is the newly fitted engine new? I am guessing not, so check compression - it may be fecked.

Usually, if the lifters are jacked/empty it turns over quickly, as if there is no compression until they fill up with oil...

Just crank it for a good while first...

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Cheers Will

It turns over and does go a bit easy.The engine looked like it had been removed with a crane as most bits were damaged and had to be changed from the old engine.
They had even broke the rocker cover and cam wheel.

Whats the ecu light doing when you crank/turn ignition on?

what he said^^^ if the light is on then get the code reader ou

i will have to check again for sure but i think it is on when you turn the ignition on but i think it went out when it was cranked over but came back on after a wile.

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Originally Posted by Ernie

i will have to check again for sure but i think it is on when you turn the ignition on but i think it went out when it was cranked over but came back on after a wile.

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Thats pretty normal - the only sensors that would prevent it firing are the cam and crank sensors, so check them first. Otherwise just crank until you get bored! lol

I would guess that the crank sensor pick up may be damaged - I broke one off when I removed one ages ago, cos they are on teh bottom corner of teh engine...

I had to fit the one from the original engine as they had broke the new one clean off.Ive also cranked it over till the starter started to smoke.I will see what i can salvage from the heap of bits on the floor.
Cheers Will.

If you have compression, fuel and spark it will start - although if you cant check the latter - check the first two and assume! lol

And cranking until the starter smokes should be enough!:)