I just replaced the timing belt on the GL, 88 ea82. Driver side tensioner had locked up and shot the belt. I read the gates timing belt install manual (available upon request if anyone wants it) I put the new belts and tensioners on to the T from the book, and it sounded kinda off time when I cranked it. I got it to start, and it leveled out some, Killed it and checked all my marks, and everything is lined up perfectly.

 

The car runs ok ish, sounds kinda funny and idles at 1500 rpms, If it drops below 1500, It peters out unless I give it some gas.

 

My question is...

 

I do go by the center of the 3 close marks on the flywheel correct? All my marks are dead on

 

Could I have collapsed some lifters or damaged something by trying to crank it with the driver side belt broken?

 

could it have something to do with ignition timing.

 

Feel free (please!) to call me at 214-777-3316 because I am going outside to scratch my head a little more at this one.

Check your marks and make sure they line up. With the three marks on the flywheel lined up, the mark on the drivers side cam should be down anf the pass. side mark on the cam should be at the top.

that is correct. I think the lifters just went down. I ran it for 5-8mins and got it to idle simi-low. I forgot the temp dropped 25 deg today...