[MR2] Fw: Ongoing problem, will not start, mk2T, 3rd gen-UPDATE

[Donald Chalfant]

  A timing belt idler pulley would make a sound, let the starter turn the engine over, but I cannot fathom how it would stop an ignition spark.  We did have fire at a plug didn't we? 

  I do hear a loud creaking sound when it tightens up and locks up, but it is 
  more like that of something 'trying' to turn than something hitting 
  something else.  does that make sense?  Also, the started 'can' turn the 
  engine.