An '88 244 with a five speed. Was on craigslist for $150 with new tires and 'a broken timing belt and needs a new water pump'. The owner had the car in the shop not long before the no-start, where he was told that the timing belt and water pump were due. When the car failed to start, he assumed it was that and found other transport. In reality, timing belt is okay (due for changing, but not broken) and the water pump was an 'while we're in there' recommendation. Been sitting for about eight months. A little bit of surface oxidation at the bottom of the rocker that would need seeing to, but the body was otherwise quite solid looking. Grey fabric interior, about 160k on the clock, engine looked a bit dirty and PS pump leaks enough to need filling weekly, though he has a junkyard pull in the trunk to replace it.

Basically a no-start - turns over but mystery otherwise. The guy just assumed it was the timing belt and parked it. Will check blade and regular fuses, hall sensor quick test, clean up the throttle body and IAC, new plugs, cap, rotor, check fuel pressure regulator, change the oil, check the fluids and see what happens. What other obvious checks am I missing? Most familiar with LH2.4 systems...

Cheers,
Zach
'88 244 w/~160k mi & '90 245 w/279k+ mi