the camshaft positioner was aligned properly with the alignment tool and the #1 cylinder at TDC. i will check the back tires as suggested by you guys tomorrow and see how it goes. im really at a loss for this one. the only thing i can say about the fuel gauge is that when the needle is at E and i fill up it will only takes 15-16 gallons, and as we all know we have 20 gallon tanks.