The belt can be released by applying torque c-c wise on the backwards tensioner bolt. Apply slow steady pressure to compress the tensioner. It takes some force to move it.
When installing the head, use a couple studs or dowels in the cylinder head bolt holes to guide the head in place without getting against or damaging the timing chain tensioner

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• Head gasket change this weekend... wish me luck, TomR 98CSE, Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:50:29
  • Re: Head gasket change this weekend... wish me luck, Ian Jones, Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:07:17
  • Re: Head gasket change - update, TomR 98CSE, Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:53:07
  • I recall this being easier on my '89's when I was 41, TomR 98CSE, Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:53:48
    • Re: I recall this being easier on my '89's when I was 41, BT, Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:35:54
    • If your 89 was a non-turbo, it would have been easier!, David Ingram, Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:11:11
      • Re: If your 89 was a non-turbo, it would have been easier!, T. Christopher, Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:52:00
        • Actually they were '87's and turbos both, TomR 98CSE, Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:42:20
  • Re: Head gasket change this weekend... murphy's law, TomR 98CSE, Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:22:56
    • Brass Hose Nipple, Bill Homer , Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:49:35
  • Re: Head gasket change this weekend... wish me luck, BobS, Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:49:55 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: Head gasket change this weekend... wish me luck, Erik919kt, Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:56:12
  • Re:luck be with you!, davidk, Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:54:16
    • Re: Re:luck be with you!, TomR 98CSE, Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:34:22
  • I wrote the FAQ..., BT, Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:22:04
  • no help, just a scoop of good luck. nm., trama , Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:57:52

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