Mitsubishi Repair: Timing 2.0 DOHC, timing belt tensioner, crank shaft

Question
I have a 1996 Dodge Avenger with the 2.0 DOHC; Automatic Trans ... I have a engine with the Tensioner plunger that pushes against the timing belt tensioner pulley ... Recently the timing belt tensioner pulley pivot bolt sheared causing the pulley to cock over and the belt to slip off ... I put in a new tensioner pulley assembly and lined up all the appropriate marks on the cam shaft sprockets and the crank shaft sprocket (put the belt back on)... However, I cannot get compression in any of the cylinders ... this leads me to think the valves are out of time (open on the compression stroke) ... what should I look for on the cam shaft lobes to set the #1 cylinder to TDC ... or is there another way to syncronize the valves for the exhaust cam and the compression camshafts? I'm hoping I dont have bent valve stems but don't want to pull the head to find out ...

Answer
Frank,
Most of the time if the timing belt slips off while the engine is running, it will bang up some valves.  Bent valves will prevent compression.  When most Mitsu engines are at TDC, all valves are closed.  I'm not exactly sure which Mitsu engine is in the Avenger, but I'm assuming its setup is the same.

Unfortunately, I would recommend you pull the head and inspect it.  I've never seen anyone lucky enough to avoid bending any valves after they loose a timing belt on a DOHC engine.  So experience would suggest you bent up a few valves as well.  Pull the head and replace any bent valve, guides and worn seals.
Good luck!