Will do, sir. I find this forum very helpful. I only wish I were better at computer usage as I am failing in locating the method to submit questions.

Thanks Mike, I have lived on hope most of my life. it appears this timing belt issue is one where hope just isn't gonna work...I assume then that I just have to bite the bullet and junk it or attempt the head replacement...it seems a costly risk to assume that it would be just the bent valve...it re...

can't figure out how to start a post...need help in Sarasota florida...usa, everything says lock the cams before replacing belt...the belt jumped off due to malfunctioning water pump and probably poorly installed tensioner...