I finally completed my first timing belt, front seals and water pump job.No leaks either.I did rip the water pump gasket the first try but was successful the second.The timing belt was relatively easy after I realized I forgot to put the back timing cover on first.I am a pro at the rope trick now.
It's a real sense of accomplishment firing up the car after it's been in my garage two weeks.It started right up idled great and didn't leak a drop of coolant or oil. New life at 305k.I drove it around town all day and kept expecting a puddle of something on the ground after each errand but all seems to be holding up.I may venture out on the highway tomorrow.
Thanks for all your support...
Philvo