Ok, let me preface my story by saying "I am an idiot." And, if you read this and laugh, you are obliged to help me!

I was attempting a valve job. I removed the throttle linkage and the valve cover. Following Diesel Giant's valve adjustment directions, I attempted to rotate the cam shaft via the power steering pump bolt. I was turning the bolt clockwise while standing in front of the car and facing the engine compartment--that's correct, right? The cam shaft did not turn. Maybe the belt was too loose? The belt was rotating the pulley on the engine...Anyway, I had the bright idea to bump the engine using the ignition and, surprise, surprise, the engine started up. Since I had removed most of the linkage, it took me a while to locate the remaining linkage to shut the engine off (it kinda hid itself by falling down somewhat, and it was coated with oil from the oil storm that I accidentally set off). So, I have an oil coated engine compartment and a huge puddle of oil under the car. My landlord's going to love me.

I suppose I need to finish adjusting the valves, put the cover back on, refill the oil, and clean everything up. But I can't rotate the shaft, especially now that there's oil all over the belts. Is there another way to rotate the engine without a special tool? What about the bolt that looks like it connects the cam shaft--can I use this to rotate the shaft--if I can, which way do I turn it? Should I just use the old valve cover gasket and put the cover back on to clean the engine compartment and then just start over again? I don't know how to go about fixing the mess that I've made. Any suggestions? Please...

Stop laughing!