1996 Saturn SL1 head gasket repair

1996 SATURN SL1
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1996 Saturn SL1 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

I tore the engine down, replaced the head gasket and put the head back on. After replacing the timing chain the crankshaft and camshft pulleys would not turn. I removed the head again, both the crankshaft and camshaft turned freely. Replaced the head and neither would turn. Any ideas?
Jul 6, 2010 at 1:28 PM
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Did you have all the timing marks lined up when you put the chain on?
Jul 6, 2010 at 5:34 PM
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