1999 Pontiac Grand Am

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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BDFOCHT
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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
May 1, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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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.
May 2, 2010 at 1:13 AM
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BDFOCHT
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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..
May 3, 2010 at 5:57 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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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.
May 5, 2010 at 12:35 AM
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