thanks for the replys
saph_Al
1.compession fine
2.how do i know the ecu is correrct for model? it is a mk5 ecu and the key turns off the imobilizer
3.not checked the fuel is not contaminated good thought !
4.no water in exhaurst
5. air box and plug leads all ok
6.earths were my only other thought but fuel pump runs fine as does coil pack -spark to all 4 cylinders- turns over nice and fast -my have another root around for other earths i have missed
martysmartie
1. fuel reaching cylinders as took out plugs and they were wet
2.eml light not on
3.engine timed with correct laser zetec timming kit

i was only thinking that the ecu may be at fualt maybe got damp as the wiring loom goes through the top of the bualk head through a large gromet
to the ecu and the ecu sits 6 inches below the gromet (very clever design) to is in the right place for a soaking!!