Replaced Valve cover gaskets, but whats wrong now?

[Joshua TheHouse Schreder]

I have a 2002 Lincoln LS V8

So a friend and myself replaced the Valve cover gaskets, coils, spark plugs in about 4 1/2 hours. I figured since I was already dirty I would change the oil as well. So after I got everything buttoned up I went to start my car and it started but for only about 4 seconds then it died. I attempted a couple more times to start the car and it turns over but it won't fire at all. Just wondering if this is a common problem? I did disconnect the fuel line while changing the driver side. I also had the negative terminal off the battery during this process so do I have to use a certain key when starting it or could it just possibly be a air bubble in my line? when attempting to start it after it died I did crank it over for 7-8 seconds two times.

 

[joegr]

It does sound like it could be a fuel problem.
Turn the key from off to run, but not start. Do you hear the fuel pump under the back seat run for a couple of seconds? If so, try cycling the key off and to run till you hear the pump stop, then repeat about five times. After that, try starting it.

 

[Joshua TheHouse Schreder]

yes I can hear the fuel pump click on

 

[Joshua TheHouse Schreder]

Does it matter what key I use?

 

[G-RELL]

I would use the one it came with ... (use whatever key you alsways have). have you checked all the connections under the hood? Its easy to forget one on that job.

 

[joegr]

Does it matter what key I use?

If it was a PATS issue, then the starter wouldn't engage.
Did you try priming the fuel line as I suggested?
Are you sure that all the intake air connections are good? You could try starting it with the MAF electrically disconnected.

 

[Joshua TheHouse Schreder]

So I went to our shop where the car is stored and after doing a couple of things, I have noticed that actually the fuel pump is NOT clicking on and two days ago I had put a fully charged battery in it and it was completely dead. I will be checking the Fuel reset button along with the fuse later this afternoon. Just not sure why it would be draining the battery like that now. I have never had an issue with draining battery before