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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Honestly I'm not entirely sure... Theoretically if the timing belt and tensioner appear to both be intact and functioning then the timing belt should spin with the crankshaft. So unless the timing belt pulley on the crankshaft (whatever it's called) came loose, your crankshaft isn't spinning.

Hopefully somebody else will chime in because I'm at a loss here.
 
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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when you turn the key does the engine turn over? if yes, then does the timing belt not rotate? if yes then the tensioner most likely went bad. i would bet the tensioner went bad. you say all the other belts spin. if they do and the t belt doesnt, thats your problem
 
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by redline380
when you turn the key does the engine turn over? if yes, then does the timing belt not rotate? if yes then the tensioner most likely went bad. i would bet the tensioner went bad. you say all the other belts spin. if they do and the t belt doesnt, thats your problem
Is that any easy fix? Or is that something that could mess up more to the motor?
 
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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Oh also if someone can let me know how to post a video I will post one so you can hear what the car does when I turn the key.
 
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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I sold the car today. Thanks anyway guys.
 
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