I can't afford the aggravation of trying to start it and have the valve timing turn out to be off. However, I just realized that while the oil pan is still off I can make quick work of pulling the timing cover and checking the gears and chain. Far some reason I kept thinking I would have to take the intake and the head off.
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I'll git er done right! -- Matt