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It just and cranks, then sounds like free spooling?

Tiny
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  • 1993 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
Replaced the front crankshaft seal.
Started up with super high idle so, I turned it off, went to turn back on to adjust and cranks, then sounds like free spooling and like it is struggling to turn over. Free spooling sounds like the starter spindle not engaging. But I didn't even touch that part of the car.
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Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 AT 9:45 AM

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Tiny
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Sure, I would disassemble the front cover to see if the timing belt is turning when the engine is cranking over.

Here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/comprehensive-guide-to-diagnosing-and-repairing-a-bad-timing-belt

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 AT 7:01 PM
Tiny
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Timing belt is brand new. Just replaced starter again. Still aou. Ds like free spooling and not engaging with flywheel at all.
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Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 AT 6:20 PM
Tiny
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.

It sounds like the engine has no compression but to confirm check out this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Friday, June 2nd, 2023 AT 8:17 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, forgot to post. Got it fixed. Jumped timing. And the tensioner was loose. Re-timed and checked every bolt. Runs great. Thanks.
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 AT 1:10 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 AT 1:41 PM

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