Crankshaft problem advice needed!!!

TrickMX-3 · Post by **TrickMX-3** » May 9th, 2005, 8:58 pm

I discovered yesturday that when my car is idleing i hear a screech noise now and then so i decided to check under the hood. What i came acrossed is that my crankshaft is not rotating all the time, it rotates around 1 time then stops for a second then rotates again. I was wondering if anyone knows what the problem might be and give me some advice on it. Also i checked my drive belt and underneath i felt and it was kind of dry and tiny chunks were missing which im going to need to change the belt but would this cause it? Let me know i would really appreciate it alot. Thanks

Jon

Chino921 · Post by **Chino921** » May 10th, 2005, 9:26 am

I dont think you were looking at the crankshaft. It can't rotate once, stop for a second, and rotate again. so... what were you looking at, where was it located?

atlantamx3 · Post by **atlantamx3** » May 10th, 2005, 10:48 am

Uhh I think you are mistaken.

The car would not be running if that was happening.

TrickMX-3 · Post by **TrickMX-3** » May 10th, 2005, 5:06 pm

Haha sorry my mistake, it was the pulley at the middle of the engine, i cant remember what it is i feel stupid lol. Well its like in the very middle of the engine and is part of the drivebelt system so sorry let me know alright thanks lol.

Chino921 · Post by **Chino921** » May 10th, 2005, 5:17 pm

It's obviously not the crank so that would mean that it's your water pump! I wouldn't hesitate to long to get it fixed, I'm sure you know the end result if you do.

TrickMX-3 · Post by **TrickMX-3** » May 10th, 2005, 6:46 pm

I'll take a picture of it so you can see and post it. Alright

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » May 11th, 2005, 3:46 am

????

TrickMX-3 · Post by **TrickMX-3** » May 11th, 2005, 12:24 pm

My mistake its my crankshaft pulley. It spins once and stops and spins once then stops and makes a sreech noise. But while the pulley is not spinning the belt is still moving so it seems like its ok but i just wonder if there is a bolt i need to tighten or something. Let me know

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » May 11th, 2005, 12:32 pm

it can't be the crank pulley cause if that wasn't spinning neither would anything else on the motor since it turns all your accessories. its gotta be something else???

ryanlindenberg · Post by **ryanlindenberg** » May 11th, 2005, 1:03 pm

i think it's your water pump. how many belts run on the pulley? if it's one then it's your water pump(pulley has 3 small bolts holding it on), if it's 2 belts then it's the crankshaft pulley(has one BIG bolt holding it on) which isn't even possible. i'd replace the water pump and both of the belts.

TrickMX-3 · Post by **TrickMX-3** » May 12th, 2005, 12:13 pm

Its the crankshaft pulley it has the big drive belt and the smaller belt that runs one it thats closer to the engine. It has 2 belts on it. Could it be there is a bolt that needs to be tighten or i need to lubricate it? Well Jay if you want when i get payed Friday and you want to bring the headunit you can take a look if you want. Just let me know anything thanks.

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » May 12th, 2005, 2:58 pm

yeah, sounds good man. I'll take a look at it. Drop me a PM.

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Crankshaft problem advice needed!!!

Crankshaft problem advice needed!!!

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