The reason for doing the work was an issue with dying, it would die, but start right back up, had it scanned at dealer and showed cam position and crank position sensors, one or both bad, after teardown found the belt tensioner bad. will talk to him and ask that he replace the belt also.
Thanks for your help.
Eddie
PS: will give the '88 Raider to another grandson.

'88 Dodge Raider 2.6L, 5 spd.