Camshaft Removal - MC Engine

[Mark Pollan <Mark.Pollan@mci.com>]

Hi All:

I plan on replacing my lifters and valve stem seals pretty soon here.
Couple of questions:

    1)  Do I have to remove the distributor?
    2)  Do I need to disturb the water pump to loosen the timing belt?
        I'm not due for a pump/belt for 30K miles.  I figure I can
        tip the shaft forward after loosening the bearing caps.
    3)  Other than the front camshaft seal and the gasket for the distributor
        will I need anything else?

Any BTDT tips would be welcomed.

Regards,

Mark Pollan, '86 5KCSTQ 270K Miles