blown engine

External Since: Feb 05, 2006 Posts: 1

my 89 corrolla died on the road last night , there is lots of oil on the
spark plugs.

the car gets spark but wont start , is this a blown head gasket ?

External Since: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 9

No that does not mean a blown Head Gasket but you do have oil burning. If
you have spark, is it a strong blue spark. Also if the plugs have alot of
oil on them it might not run. Also need to make sure it is getting fuel.
As long as you have compression air and fuel and ignition it will run. So
remembering that makes it easier to narrow down the problem. Sounds to me
like it is probably a fuel problem. You might also want to check the fuel
pump and relays. that car should be fuel injected to when you turn the key
to on you should hear a light whine from the back for a few seconds. IF so
then make sure you have fuel getting to the engine. If not check the fuses
and relays for fuel. If all good drop tank. check connectors to fuel pump
to make sure they are sending power to pump if so replace pump, if not
trace electrical problem. I am a ASE cert. Mechanic, I know what to do in
my head but, i hope i was able to explain it to you well.