Half way mark!

Found pieces of the guide rail bracket missing, so I decided I needed to do it, but the rail connected to the tensioner was not bad at all...Replaced it anyway since by now I will need to recheck timing.

Oil pan gasket broke off. I do NOT want to drop the pan, so plan is to carefully cut off the section and use the MB timing gasket sealant carefully. I cannot see a reason why this will not work. Worst case, if it leaks, I'll change it next time I change the oil.

Here are customary pics!

I cracked the main crankshaft pulley bolt using the starter and a breaker bar against the frame. Worked like a charm. One click and it popped right off!

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