psylosyfer

sounds like a vacuum leak

try backing up with switch off

disconnecting the hoses under the hood and opening up the garden hose while holding against the cores OUTLET tube,full blast, worked great for me! After new 195 thermostat did nada.

Does moving the steering wheel allow the key to turn?

had similar symptoms from rear fuel filter!!

Make SURE rotor is turning!!

had same problem turned out to be the fuel filter near the tank

First pull off dist. cap crank engine and see if rotor turns if not, timing belt is broke/stripped, VERY common problem

sounds like timing, or at worst a burned intake valve

148 front 145 rear (ft.lbs) spindle nuts (4wd only) Fwd rear torque much 40ft/lbs. I heard, but not sure! Am 100% sure of 4wd spec.

You can buy just the bearing take the old one to the parts store with you

Get tranny out of an 85-87 gl and install it with the center console as well(wrecking yard)