Detonation to a bad brand new spark plug what else could go wrong? Well yesterday that question was answered for me. I was running down the freeway at 2700rpm's when I got a check engine light and my rpm's went to zero. Thinking a wire came lose or the throttle linkage came off the TB I moved from the fast lane to the shoulder. I popped the hood and there was my crank pulley, laying on the sway bar, a puddle of oil under the car, and the belts hanging off, What the &*#@!!!
The key is still on the shaft, the pulley has a gouge in it where the key goes and the worst part, the stupid bolt that holds the pulley on snapped off at the head, the rest of it is still in the crank. I think I can get the bolt out by drilling and using an easy out. Now, for the pulley, I don't know what to do. I have a '94 and the pulley, vibration dampner and I guess it is the CPS sproket is all one piece. I need some expertise on this matter. I know the pulley has to be balenced, so can I buy a new one and put it on? I would think that my timing won't be messed up? There was oil coming out of crank seal, is that bad? I want to drop my oil pan to make sure the crank isn't broke, is that a good idea? If anyone can help me with this issue that would be great. I will post a pic when I can. Thank you for your help.
The key is still on the shaft, the pulley has a gouge in it where the key goes and the worst part, the stupid bolt that holds the pulley on snapped off at the head, the rest of it is still in the crank. I think I can get the bolt out by drilling and using an easy out. Now, for the pulley, I don't know what to do. I have a '94 and the pulley, vibration dampner and I guess it is the CPS sproket is all one piece. I need some expertise on this matter. I know the pulley has to be balenced, so can I buy a new one and put it on? I would think that my timing won't be messed up? There was oil coming out of crank seal, is that bad? I want to drop my oil pan to make sure the crank isn't broke, is that a good idea? If anyone can help me with this issue that would be great. I will post a pic when I can. Thank you for your help.