2001 Dodge Ram squealing belt

2001 DODGE RAM
188,654 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CUNNY08
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my belts started squealing, I changed all possible pulleys when I noticed the harmonic balancer pulley moving to far out of alignment causing the problem. When not running you can move harmonic balancer with pry bar about 5/8 of an inch. Is this a engine or crankshaft problem
Oct 1, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is a lot. Have you made sure the harmonic balancer is tight and not damaged? If the crank had that much end play, you would have a lot of engine noise.
Oct 3, 2009 at 11:52 PM
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