A few problems with led to the overall issue
1) Previous mechanic had put tippex marks in very odd places on the crank and cam sprockets, which I think the OP may have confused with the actual, proper marks - which, were not highlighted and harder to spot.
2) Water pump "lug" was not sat in the cut out of the rear metallic timing cover, causing an overall loss of tension on the belt setup.
Once crank set to 90deg ATDC and cams locked, pump correct and belt popped back on, she runs like a goodun with a healthy 200+psi per cylinder
I forgot how nice the 4 pot was to work on
My personal opinion is fair play to the OP for having a crack at it...
Thanks james but i wont be doing it again *nudge
I am having another issue though keep getting P0170 fuel trim when left ideling any ideas
She is a beaut i plan on doing sills and polybush it on rear and then a little customisation and shes just the way i want her and will keep me happy for many years im sure
Again big shout out to James magic hands 🙌👏🙌👏 thanks buddy & Milly the dog