'98 16v timing problem

[fixkick]

fyi,
how to wreck a crank pulley in one easy try.
set the alternator belt or (P/S - A/C) belt tension using a 10 foot breaker bar.
now each turn of the pulley the rubber flexs. (800 times a minute at idle. 3000 at cruise ) ouch.
in a short time, it shears.then slips. motor dont care, only the mech, cares when he does ignition timing. (or at Dizzy drop )

PO's love to do that. it seems.

belt spec is in fsm (off my belt page)
A/C P/S belt is 96-98 '0.24 to 0.35" inches deflection. Same 22 lbs force. [89/90' 0.31"-0.47"] { 91-95 0.20-.25"}