Engine / starter

Tiny
CHRIS EVANS
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  • 1996 DODGE NEON
Can only move altenator belt 6-10 inches, flywheel moves with it - flywheel will spin all the way around and not move belts - what may be broke?
Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 11:49 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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How are you turning the flywheel? You're referring to the big metal plate between the engine and transmission, right? Not the vibration damper on the front of the engine?

I would remove the belt, then see which pulleys can be turned by hand. The alternator, power steering, AC compressor, idler, and tensioner pulleys should spin very freely. The vibration damper / crankshaft pulley at the bottom should not turn at all unless you're strong enough to turn the whole crankshaft!

Caradiodoc
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 AT 3:46 PM

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