lightyaj

got it.

i'm not sure if i bent any valves. will it sound different or even start. anyways i had it running and about a week later it went out on me. had to tow it home. took it apart again and the bolt to the tensioner snapped off. i extracted the bolt off and replaced it. it's running again. just did that about four days ago. this time it was a lot easier.

you all have made my life easier. will do and thanks again!

I'm stuck because I can't get the pully off. I tried with a breaker bar(up against one of the two cam pullys) and a ratchet. no luck, busted about 6 teeth from the timing belt. Any suggestions would be great. I will be checking off and on for details. Thanks in advance. By the way, this is an EXCELLENT site! 87' seV6 - 4x4 - 253,300miles