peterg

Thanks Jimbo. 

(1) Generally the timing belt kits supply the camshaft and crank oil seals along with the other bits. The kit I have already purchased has the three seals in it, hence my thoughts that I would replace those as I already have them but have to remove the pulleys to do so.

In addition, googling for info shows that the valve guides can move in this engine and if I found that, the cams would have to come out.

(2) On the plastic timing belt cover, just in front of the left hand camshaft pulley (when standing in front of the engine) is a rubber plug about 25mm diameter.  Do you know if it can be easily removed because I could then look through the hole to see if the left hand pulley is different.  I am interested to do this first as I like to have all the parts and tools ready before I start the job rather than to wait while the engine is in pieces.

(3) Also, I have already purchased a set of head bolts and am waiting for them to arrive.  Have you any thoughts on the Comitec head gasket or any other brand.  There are some cheap MLS gaskets on ebay and my searches about Comitec showed about 3 to 1 for that brand but not everyone was happy with them.  I don't want to waste a set of head bolts on a cheap gasket although the Comitec is not cheap.

Peter