Engine turns over but the timing belt does not move?

1993 LEXUS ES 300
128,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONYWJ
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My car turns over but the timing belt does not move. I have verified that the crank turns but the cams are not and the timing belt isn't broken... any ideas? please help/
Aug 9, 2010 at 10:00 PM
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KASEKENNY
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If the timing belt is turning on the crank but it is not turning the cam shafts then you more then likely have an issue with the tensioner. Basically this is designed to hold tension on the belt so that it grips the cams properly.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

I am attaching the info below on the tensioner so that you can check it and the belt because the belt may just be worn to the point it is not holding any longer.

If the tensioner is correct then we may have a larger engine issue. Keep in mind that if the crank was spinning and the cam was not then we are going to have to reset timing. I included that process below as well.

Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Sep 15, 2021 at 6:29 AM