1998 Ford Taurus Timing Belt Wheel

1998 FORD TAURUS
13,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEELFLAMES
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One of the wheels on the timing belt stopped spinning or spins slowly. If the car starts quickly the belt will smoke.

Also the stuck wheel may be rusted, not sure. How serious of a problem do I have here?

Here's a youtube video of my timing belt, the red wheel sticks: Here's a youtube video of my timing belt, the red wheel sticks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc2mdQoELuI
Mar 8, 2010 at 1:35 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Its the serpentine belt and not the timing belt
and the red area is the AC compressor

need to have the compressor replaced
Mar 8, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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