I am embarking on the adventure of changing the timing belt and tensioner, along with the water pump, and idler pulley on my trusty old 960. I'm at 133K, so everything has to go. At this mileage, I know I'm on borrowed time.

I have located the timimg notches on the upper rear cover, but can't find anything below for the crankshaft, and besides the cover removal, what else comes off from down there?

I have noticed a lot of white buildup on the metal cover under the crank. Does that mean the "Swedish Beast" has been leaking coolant? I don't see any other trails from the water pump though, this worries me.

I am at a loss here. Does somebody have a "live" picture of all the marks everywhere that there should be one?

I know the engine has to be at TDC on #1, which should be the front cylinder at the radiator. But how do I know when it is at TDC? This engine has no dizzy to reference....I know these are probably dumb questions, I should know this stuff, but I am stumped...I'm trying to save myself the 560.00 the local shop wants to do the work. Besides, when I'm done, and it actually starts and runs, I will be able to pat myself on the back for a job well done. The last thing I want to do is to crunch a valve...and I'm in love with the big 'ol hunk of Swede steel...best car I have ever owned in 20+ years of driving:)