ucmbt@yahoo.ca wrote:
> No error codes from the ECU.

ok.

> But I've heard that the ECU doesn't
> record any codes until the engine is running?

no, it records any errors it finds on boot. running errors are added later.

getting back to the diagnostic, does the fuel smell ok? are there any
vacuum hoses missing? brake booster ok? all sensor connections ok? no
loose leads? the motor earth connector ok?

regarding the igniter, they can have a funny failure mode sometimes -
there's spark, but it's "confused". check out tegger's site for details
and how to test.

a couple of more things:
1. i'd be careful how much fuel is accumulating in the oil with all this
"wet" cranking.
2. to be sure you're clearing out excess fuel residues, i'd crank the
motor for a while with the plugs out and the injector leads disconnected
- should disperse it.