1993 Buick Century serpentine belt broke, replaced and now

ABWIL2

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1993 BUICK CENTURY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
193,000 MILES

Hi I have a 93 buick century and my son was driving it when it happened so ill give info that I know. It was almost out of gas and he was going (to gas station which is real close) to put gas in it when the car died. He had no clue the belt had broke so continued to try and start it. Called me when it wouldnt start so I went to him (which was only a block or so away) and he said the belt broke. So we pushed it home and put a new belt on but now car wont start. With him tryin to start it belt looks fine on there but it just wont start. Could it have jumped time? Or should I be looking for something else? We put 3 gallons of gas in it with a gas can so it has enough to start but just turns over. Any idieas?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 12:43 PM

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KHLOW2008

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Hi abwil2,

Thank you for the donation.

Check the crank position sensor located near the crank pulley. The belt breaking off could have damaged it.

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 1:17 PM

ABWIL2

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So its not same as Camshaft sensor is it? Ive changed that before and I wouldnt think it couldve got that. The crank is the big one at the very bottom? Where may I find a photo of this? Ill search the web. Maybe I can find a diagram of it LOL Thnx

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 7:15 PM

KHLOW2008

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No, the cam sensor is on top whereas the crank is at bottom.

Sorry I could not find any diagrams to show you. The crank sensor is located next to the crank pulley and the serpentine belt breaking would most likely damage it.

Yes, the crank pulley is the big one at the bottom and the crank position sensor is at right of the pulley.

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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 AT 7:18 AM