CRANKSHAFT PULLEY NOISE

1994 TOYOTA COROLLA
110,000 MILES
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ALCAPONE
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this am when i started my engine i noticed a funny sound when i popped the hood it was coming from the belt area, on further inspection i noticed my crankshaft pulley moving back and forth from the engine body at perhaps a 5 second interval, could you tell me what might be the problem here? p.s only in idle it acts that way..
Sep 25, 2011 at 6:56 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the balancer is coming apart. it needs to be replaced. replace the belt as well.

Roy
Sep 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Also check the lower timing belt gear.
Sep 26, 2011 at 4:44 AM
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ALCAPONE
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NOW WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS AND JUST HOW URGENT IT IS TO BE FIXED? OH AND IS THE BALANCER THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY?
Sep 26, 2011 at 5:18 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the pulley has rubber inside it and it wears out over time. i would not wait too long becasue if it comes apart completely, it will leave you stranded.

Roy
Sep 26, 2011 at 5:32 AM
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ALCAPONE
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Thanks much i guess its because my car was sitting for like 6 weeks due to an accident..
Sep 26, 2011 at 8:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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good luck
Sep 26, 2011 at 9:09 AM
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