Mike - once again - thanks for the reply.

The 3.2litre SOHC Isuzu Rodeo engine does indeed have a tensioner for the timing belt and it's a powerful tensioner compared to what Honda uses on the Civics/Accords. You do have to reinstall it for any belt, new or used.

Again, I believe I created the problem when I applied tension to the belt tensioner pulley to make room to slide the actual tensioner underneath. The tensioner is bolted to the front of the engine and the tensioner pulley must be moved to refit it. The tensioner pulley of course has the belt riding on it so you need some muscle to more it over enough to refit the tensioner.

I agree with your assessment - two "pairs" of hands are better than one. This may be what it takes.

Too bad the manuals say "take off" and "replace with new part".
I oncovered all sorts of things thus far that could have been discussed, but you know how that goes. I suspect that this task involves from time to time, 2 pairs of hands, unlike my one.

I think it's time for some liquified yeast/barley. Thanks again.

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Mike Murrell
1991 300-SEL - Model 126
M103 - SOHC
"Fräulein"