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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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Default crankshaft wobble = bad?

so i was changing my belts on my 95si and the crankshaft pulley is wobbling...
i just wanted to pick up some more info about that...
do i have to pull the engine? repair? lots of $$?

yeaa... i assume this is major work what a bummer didnt even get a chance to "use" the car
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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you might just need to buy a new crankshaft pully and bolt is it loose? or is it tight it just wobbles?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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I had the same problem where it actually ripped up the lower timing belt cover. Replace the crank pulley and bolt and it should fix the problem. If not, you probably have bad thrust bearings.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Däs Schmoo
I had the same problem where it actually ripped up the lower timing belt cover.
wow.
that is exactly what mine did, ripped open the bottom part of the timing belt cover.
and made all the belts jump off, thought my engine was toast...


and to answer
you might just need to buy a new crankshaft pully and bolt is it loose? or is it tight it just wobbles?

it is tight in there, just wobbles a bit, and i dont believe i could get it to turn.
gonna go look for a guide now, thanks for the info.
anymore comments are welcome as well though

actually does anyone know of a guide to replacing this?
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by iamstirred
wow.
that is exactly what mine did, ripped open the bottom part of the timing belt cover.
and made all the belts jump off, thought my engine was toast...


and to answer
you might just need to buy a new crankshaft pully and bolt is it loose? or is it tight it just wobbles?

it is tight in there, just wobbles a bit, and i dont believe i could get it to turn.
gonna go look for a guide now, thanks for the info.
anymore comments are welcome as well though

actually does anyone know of a guide to replacing this?
Mine didn't go as far as causing the belts to jump/come off, but it did some serious damage to the timing belt cover.

Just untension the accessory belts, remove the crank bolt while someone is stepping on the brakes in 5th gear, and then replace the pulley. Put it all back together and it should fix the problem.
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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A guide-order a Helm from www.helminc.com for the combination of car and engine that you are working on. You won't regret the expense-the is the OFFICIAL Honda Manual.

Merry Hanukkah and Happy Christmas everyone
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jc836
A guide-order a Helm from www.helminc.com for the combination of car and engine that you are working on. You won't regret the expense-the is the OFFICIAL Honda Manual.

Merry Hanukkah and Happy Christmas everyone
or save 60 bux and find it online like i did
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