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My timing belt went out on my little 87 4 cylinder. I took it all apart and I under stand that you have to make sure it TDC and the distributor must be pointing at #1 but isnt there something that needs to be done with the Auxilary thinging. I have a marking on it as well so that would make me think it to has to be aligned with something. And then my second question is about the tensioner. I know you need a special tool for that but I was wondering if someone has had luck with using an alternative tool to be able to pull the tension out. Please any help!!!!!
thanks
Maryann