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I think you are going to need a set of WSMs or at least the Morehouse CD set. The 32 valve does have timing chains (inside the cam covers) but we are talking about the 7 foot timing belt that you are going to have problems with. Age/heat and cold cycles/ozone all work together to age the timing belt.
IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, IT CAN BE CATASTROPHIC for a 32 valve engine.
The timing belt is located at the front of the engine. If you pull the air intake tubes, there is a small hole on top of both sides of the cam belt covers. You can glimpse sight of the timing belt there, but I would not attempt to start or even turn the engine over without replacing this timing belt. The water pump should be replaced at the same time since if the old and dry seals start leaking anytime down the road, you are going to the complete job I just wrote about all over again. Also, you will need to either rebuild the tensioner or replace it WYAIT. It just makes good sense.
I'm looking forward to seeing pictures soon.
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