> Did I mention get the service manual? [/quote]

I hear ya, Buddy! I'll be looking at the online version that's been posted right away. I've changed timing belts/chains before, and was pretty sure I'd researched this job sufficiently but have run into snags I haven't seen mentioned anywhere. I'll get the manual.

Mike
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