Thanks for all the great info!
I will have to put it into practice in the near future and will re-post with more questions or a nice successful summary!
Happy 4th!

Thanks for pointing out that we need two full revolutions for the crank to for one revolution of the cams. Good question on the second part and I believe the answer it yes! Although, at the time I was trying to be super cautious where I marked the cam sprockets to make sure I bolted them back on in ...

Thanks erikv11..If i had turned the crack counter clockwise to get it centered on the mark, the cam would have been even more off. Is it possible to turn the crack another 360 degrees and have the cams be in a totally different position, where they might then line up properly? I assumed that every t...

Hi All, When I started the timing belt (tensioners, etc) replacement job by lining up the two cam wheel indicator lines to the plastic cover back, and the crank notch below, by manually turning the crack pulley clockwise (btw, it turned easily but then with resistance at times), the two cam lines we...

Tnx for the replies all! Just to be clear, it is NOT the battery. I mentioned that I had it tested (at walmart b/c I thought I'd have to replace it w/ another of their Maxx batteries), 12.64 V and 607 our of 650 crachking power. I did not know auto parts stores will test the alternator. Thanks for t...

I'd like to revisit this post after having the battery checked as my volt meter was off (12.64 V and 607 our of 650 crachking power). Symptoms are; mostly when I first start the car, the wipers will start very slowly, especially when I also put the turn signal on or headlights, there is a drain on t...

I know that is low (due to the slow draw and cold weather and I need to address the battery) but as I mentioned, it started right up after all of the above I explained so it is not the issue here. Tnx

Tnx for the response. Occasionally when I've run through this weekend ritual of connecting the battery lead, using the keyfob, etc. to then start the car, I forget to lock\unlock the door before entering and the alarm kicks on (no sound but flashing blinkers) until I open the door, get out, and lock...

Hello, Had a power issue. Full disclosure and two background facts. I only drive on the weekends and the car has a slow battery drain (which I've read-up on and will tackle when a get garage time so don't want to focus on this here), so I unplug the battery lead after use. Also, the shift lock overr...

Hey All..thought I'd post the resolution after some great replies. I took it to the USAA insurance approved body shop to get an estimate. They came up with @ $600 and let the co. know that I'd do the work myself, so I received that check. I found a green bumper from a salvage yard that I could pick ...