"But where are the photos?
Unless you've pulled the lower timing cover off, and you've checked the tensioner, you're barking up the wrong tree."
yes mate as above it got dark, when you guys are awake im normally asleep.
so pulled off the lower timing cover and set crank on the mark. the oil pump matches and the cams line up nicely so its in time, as for the tensioner it appears in good condition, no oil seeping or leaking brand unkwown check the pic to see if its oem, i flooded the engine yesterday after i turned it over a few times to see if the timing belt stiffened up, which it did but now the car will not start i got fuel, spark and it coughs and pops but dont start. where to go from here im not sure, this time of the year im always short on money so to go and splash out on all new parts isnt possible yet, luckily it aint needed for driving duties at the moment so i think i may bite the bullet and strip it, start rebuilding the subframes. i want to freshin up the engine, i have noise, checked the sump and its clear of metal flakes or grindings but im not convinced, not sure on what BSE kit was used in this car and ive heard not so great things about most other methods of doing this so i think im going to join the J.S.B club.