alright gentlemen, i have the front end of the motor apart, and am ready to start putting the timing chain back on.....good thing i took it apart, the tensioner was semi-junk, it sticks when oil pressure hits it, and thusly doesn't keep the chain tight all the time.
hurray for kits! i hope this motor isnt junk and all this work is worth it. otherwise ill be slamming another l28 in it.
also, im thinking about going carbs instead of keeping the FI. i really have no reason to keep it.