[boulderick]

Thanks for the support. Bala - you were right - the "cannon" was a bust. RMS went in crooked. Lucky I bought two seals so I could take multiple runs at it. I'm thinking about getting the proper tool and making sure I don't have to do this twice.

I'm replacing the tensioners because I get a nasty valve-type noise for a couple of seconds on a cold start and it bugs me. If they fix the problem, it was worth it. I bought this car for the whole experience, and getting rid of the IMS worries, the startup noise, and a nagging coolant leak will go a long way toward putting a smile on my face when I jump in the driver's seat.

Logical? No way. But this wasn't a logical purchase.