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1999 Pontiac Grand Am

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Pontiac Grand Am 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i need to reset the timing on this pontiac and I can not get the crank shaft to turn now I have done this before on older engines with just a wrench and some muscle but this shaft wont move
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Saturday, May 1st, 2010 AT 7:06 PM

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Tiny
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It is much easier with plugs removed, but if it still won't turn, then you have a bearing/ring problem.
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 AT 8:13 AM
Tiny
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I have took the plugs out of the Car but the crank still wont turn it will only turn a few degrees before it would come to a stop. And i'm only a degree off from having it all lined up.
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Monday, May 3rd, 2010 AT 12:57 PM
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Crank should turn freely with plugs out. Remove serpentine belt to rule out an accy. Drive like a bad alt. Bearing. Try rotating crank again.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 AT 7:35 AM

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