MM3Kwolik

If it dropped anywhere below 10-11V then that would indicate a problem. Are you getting spark?

SouthDakotaS2K

Have you checked for spark? Also is the car not cranking or cranking slowly. There seems to be a lot of discussion about the battery, but if it cranks fine you need to look elsewhere. It takes fuel, spark and compression in the right amount and order to start. You must be missing one.

s2kneub

it's cranking but doing so slowly. i'm not sure if i'm getting spark..would seem not though.

s2kneub

how would i go about testing for spark?

MM3Kwolik

If it's doing it slowly...then try getting someone to jump you... if it starts, then you know it is your battery.

skys2000

did you take off the timing chain???if so check your timing, our S won't be able to start with even just one teeth off.

Boss-S2K

I believe there are spark testers you can purchase.
This is most definitely not the correct or smartest way to do this, but I was able to check spark quickly by disconnecting my coilpacks and trying to start the car while someone is watching the coils if they spark or not.
I didn't do it to check my spark, I forgot to unplug them while I was trying to remove the water flood from my combustion chamber.

s2kneub

ok i tried with a different battery and it cranked much more quickly but no combustion so i guess that rules out the battery or the starter. the plugs smell like fuel so the injectors are pulsing and i tried new plugs with the same results. i'm not seeing any blown fuses so i guess my coilpacks may have gone bad somehow although that makes no sense. when i pull the coilpacks out to check spark, i need to ground the plugs on something right?

s2kneub

oh, and no i didnt remove the timing chain and i set the camshafts properly.

MM3Kwolik

Are you positive about the camshafts, because like mentioned, if they are off even one tooth, the car will not start/run.