Not able to remove timing belt due to belt guide on crankshaft

1992 FORD MUSTANG
119,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FLEWIS99
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Attempting to replace timing belt, with everything removed down to the crankshaft belt guide. Not able to remove the belt due to the belt guide on crankshaft. I have removed two bolts but the guide wont come off. Is there a third bolt that I cannot see? Or any anything else that may be preventing removal?
Sep 7, 2016 at 4:44 AM
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all items in red arrow have to be removed. guide may be part of gear for belt or stuck on due to age , try using some choke cleaner to clean crank and behind guide.
Sep 7, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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Thank you, but the issue is with removing the belt guide. It is not stuck, it is blocked by what I think I saw on another image, a "sensor" . I removed to bolts thinking I then could get this out of the way to complete my project, but it still won't budge. I took a few pics to attach, but having issues getting them to upload. Thanks for your help.Fred
Sep 7, 2016 at 11:29 AM
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if you don't have the cover off or hub assembly then they need to be removed to get guide out. there are no sensors showing in pic I sent unless it is a crank sensor. ther e are two different types on with a dist and one without which do you have
Sep 7, 2016 at 11:58 AM
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Understood. It must be a crankshaft sensor. If I can get the pics attach I will. Thanks for your help.
Sep 7, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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Can't attach, I could text them to a cell phone, or I could try to email them
Sep 7, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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Oh, I don't have a distributor
Sep 7, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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see this pic it may be bolt hoding guide over timing sensor holdin you up
Sep 7, 2016 at 1:37 PM