Do you still have the timing set that you removed from the engine around? I'd be laying sets out side by side to see where the problem is coming in. Almost sounds like an early head on a late block (96 link too tight and 98 link too loose).

Im wondering if your new timing kit had a mix of old and late parts. Earlier sets used a passenger side guide that didnt curve quite as much as the later.

More background needed!!!!

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