it was a second hand one for 35 quid. it sounds like its much easier to buy the right one
the engine started every time (and still starts and runs) but very loud. i never ran it more than 30 secs
Not sure about this one, better to do a compression test first as Joe suggested, when mine had jumped a couple teeth was cranking over but didnât start, and there was not further damage !
So the fact that it starts and runs is a bad thing? i thought the opposite 
Starting and running the car with the timing off is the bad thing. Everything else is down to luck. None of us can tell you if you have damage. It is only a guess as to the likely hood. You will have to do a compression test to know the answer.
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IMHO the 1st picture looks like they are perfectly lined up ? The 2nd pic looks like the crank (not cam) needs a slight rotation to line up with the cam timing marksâŚwithout adjusting anything⌠but still best do double check. along with the timing mark on the crankshaft.
https://i.postimg.cc/wj5qLpM5/screenshot-34.png
I think picture 1 is the front bank of cylinders and picture 2 is the rear, hence the two banks are about two teeth out of time with each other. Looking at each bank in isolation, the two cams appear to be correctly timed with each other if you see what I mean. I wouldnât start or crank the engine anymore until a compression test is done as described by Joe and Spiros.
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Wow, you guys are greatttt. Honestly much appreciated.its getting looked into as we speak. I will find out how lucky i am in a few hours 
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Fingers crossed for you 
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Ah, good spot Matt. My mistake. In my defense itâs about 3 years since I did mine 
As you rightly saycheck everything is correctly aligned first before starting the engine again
No worries. I did exactly the same thing when I first looked at the photos until I realised what I was looking at!
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Hoooorayyyyy. Timing belt changed, alligned and no damage 
. The noisy power steering is still there but witha working engine doesnt evenbug me 
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Just drove it home and it drives great. However, i think there is a cooling issue. The new pump and fans do their job so it cools down but the fan is definetly doing overtime. Im going to change the coolant cap tomorrow to see it resolves the problem. Also, where can i find the smaller belt v grooved one i think for the power steering?
Iâve just ordered one from Ebay ( MD172376) Just type in 333712751240 into the Ebay search bar. It fits my GTO 1992 Non turbo. Good luck.
I just took it for a test drive and a few issues. When i pushed it a little bit it started to overheat. It came down but when i drive over 3000revs it shoots up. I turned the heat up but there werent any, its only blowing cold/warmish air. I noticed The coolant cap is worn and leaking and im getting new one tom. Can it be the reason?
Thats the one I bought but the one on the car is thinner. I canât find it anywhere but evilempire you donât have it in stock. I got this belt and also a power steering pump (used) which I canât use on mine so if anybody needs it they can have it for free.
Has the cooling system been drained recently and was it properly bled after refilling?
Yes this is how i did it, correct me if its wrong. Upon refilling the coolant all the way i left cap open, ran the engine and allowed air to come out, refilled when coolant level dropped. However i done it for about 5 mins. Not enough?
New cap and a good burp as Matt said should do the trick !