1998 Honda Civic crankshaft

1998 HONDA CIVIC
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ZAMARRONBLU
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my crankshaft pulley is really loose. My belts come off if i try to install any new ones. What could the problem possibly be and what parts will i or should i purchase
Aug 16, 2010 at 10:38 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Check that the bolt is done up tight, you may have to use some thread locking compound, but if the thread is damaged a new bolt and run a tap down the crank thread may fix the problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 17, 2010 at 2:57 AM
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