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timing belt tensioner has a small hole on it. Force the tensioner all the way back and stick a steel pin through to hold it from popping back out. Istall the belt and tensioner. You must feel tension on the belt even though the tensioner is not applying force on 0the belt yet. Release the pin. If youre having trouble with the cams rollig out of place while trying to install the belt. Cover all holes on the heads and intake with a cloth. Hand spin the cams and sSnap out rockers than become loose with a flat head scredriver. Install the belt and you should be able to snap the rockers back in with no problems. I had the same exact problem on my 92.
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