I removed the chain tensioner and got enough slack to jump the chain one tooth at the cam. The result was the cam mark lines up with the cam tower at approx 2 deg after TDC. This is close enough for me. The IP timing moved from 11 deg before TDC to 8 deg before TDC. Logic tells me that it should not have moved at all but at least it is in the correct direction. I will try to get the IP timing moved now. The upper guide rail is broken at the pin , I have removed the broken piece but cant figure out how to get the rest out and a new one in with the cam sprocket in place?? Cheers Dan

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