My serpantine belt do move

1990 NISSAN SENTRA
130,000 MILES
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RDCOATES3
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my car will start but the belt wont move I took of the alternator it s fine but my crankshaft pulley is very hard to move? Now what do I do?
Feb 4, 2012 at 7:42 AM
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RASMATAZ
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-Check AC compressor if its locked-up and power steering pump-also the engine could be seizing due to a bent rod/bearings-might als inspect the cylinders if it has coolant causing it to hydrolock
Feb 4, 2012 at 7:59 AM
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