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Harmonic Balancer not turning engine but engine runs?

Tiny
SISTABLUZ
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1993 Dodge Caravan; 272,000; 3.3L
Driving to work this morning, the battery light, check engine & check gauges lights all came on & the power steering quit working.

However, the motor continued to run good; drove the 11 miles back home, expecting a broken belt & wondering why it wasn't running hot.

Opened the hood & found belt in tact, not moving with all external pieces also not moving, nor the harmonic balancer BUT the motor continued to run well.

How can this be?
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Friday, January 26th, 2007 AT 8:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hey sista!
If this is the case than it sounds like the balancer failed! Some balancers have a rubber or neoprene insert between the actual belt pulley and the part that is secured to the crankshaft. The insert can separate resulting in your condition. Let us know!

Chris
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Saturday, January 27th, 2007 AT 4:12 AM
Tiny
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Please do not drive this vehicle any longer. Untill you have your problem fixed. It will cause major failure if you continue to do so :wink:
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Friday, November 30th, 2007 AT 10:26 AM

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