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What kind of car has a broken crankshaft pulley?

What kind of car has a broken crankshaft pulley?

He’s worked on two other vehicles with broken crankshaft pulley bolts. In both cases the car was a 96-2000 Civic. Mine is the third one. On the first car, the engine had to be pulled from the vehicle to get the bolt out, lucky for the owner.

What to do if your crankshaft comes off while driving?

In the second case, they had to remove the crankshaft, take it to the machine shop to get the broken bolt out. The timing belt was changed a few months back so my mechanic is hopeful that the threads will not be jammed, hopefully he will be able to drill it out.

What to do if your crankshaft sensor is not working?

Issues with the crankshaft sensor can quickly lead to problems that affect the drivability of the vehicle. For this reason, if you suspect your crankshaft position sensor has an issue, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician right away. They will be able to diagnose your car and replace your crankshaft position sensor if necessary.

What happens when a mechanic breaks a part on a car?

They fix this, and in the process they somehow snap the brake line. After fixing this, they break a wheel cylander. They repair THIS and as they’re backing it into a parking spot, they blow the transmission (don’t ask me how). At this point I’m at my wits end.

He’s worked on two other vehicles with broken crankshaft pulley bolts. In both cases the car was a 96-2000 Civic. Mine is the third one. On the first car, the engine had to be pulled from the vehicle to get the bolt out, lucky for the owner.

In the second case, they had to remove the crankshaft, take it to the machine shop to get the broken bolt out. The timing belt was changed a few months back so my mechanic is hopeful that the threads will not be jammed, hopefully he will be able to drill it out.

What to do if your crankshaft position sensor is bad?

Have a mechanic inspect the sensor — as insufficient fuel economy can occur from other issues as well. The crankshaft position sensor is critical to proper engine functionality and performance due to the vital signal it provides for engine calculations.

Can a bad crankshaft sensor cause a cylinder to misfire?

Should you feel or hear a brief stutter in the engine, it may be a sign of misfiring cylinders from a bad crankshaft position sensor. A failing crankshaft position sensor cannot provide the right information about piston positioning in the engine, causing a cylinder to misfire.

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Ruth Doyle