I haven't checked that strap, mainly because I didn't know it existed lol.
Buuut, it is no longer an issue with turning over, it is actually really smooth now. I figured out that the terminals on the battery cables were loose. Still a no start condition. The only thing I haven't checked is the eccentric shaft sensor, which I haven't wanted to check because I don't want to pull the entire valve cover off if I do not have to. But I think that is my next step although it should start whether the sensor is good or bad. From what I understand, if it is bad, the car will run like crap.
It needs a valve cover gasket either way but still...
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