Mitsubishi Repair: GALANT WONT RUN, crank sensor, air intake system


Question
2001 GALANT, TIMING BELT & HEAD CHANGED. GOOD COMPRESSION, WONT RUN. STARTS IF YOU HOLD ACCELERATOR HALF WAY DOWN BUT NO POWER. TRIED EVERYTHING. CHANGED CAM & CRANK SENSOR, #1 & #2 PLUGS BLACK AFTER RUNNING APPROX 3 MINS.DIAGNOSTIC CODE CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE. H E L P!!!!

Answer
Melvin,
Sounds like the engine is running rich and too much fuel is being supplied.  Inspect your air intake system for any leaks.  Also be sure your ignition timing is set properly.  You may need to have it adjusted, and it sounds like it may need to be advanced a few degrees.
Good luck!