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If the elastomer ring has dried out, it will allow the outer iron ring to slip. Try grabbing onto the outer ring with both hands and attempt to move it. If it seems able to slip at all, even a little bit, the balancer should be replaced.
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Can a bad harmonic balancer make a knocking noise?
A bad harmonic balancer can cause a knocking noise. The harmonic balancer doesn't actually produce the noise, but it can cause the noise in the engine.
What does it mean if the harmonic balancer is wobbling on a 2004 2.7L Dodge Intrepid?
Harmonic balancer is bad and will need to be replaced.
How do you remove a harmonic balancer on a Chevy Malibu with 3.1?
Go to Autozone and tell them u need a harmonic balancer puller
If the harmonic balance is bad can you repair it or replace it?
I would contact the local parts store and replace the harmonic balancer if you think it is bad. a bad balancer can cause failure in the crankshaft bearings because of the shake.
Can a bad harmonic balancer make an intermittent squealing sound?
Yes if rubber isolator is bad
How Do you Take Off A 1969 Pontiac Harmonic Balancer?
With a harmonic balancer puller.
How do you fix a harmonic balancer on a 2001 Chevy impala?
There is not much you can do with a bad balancer other than replace it with a new one.
How do you install a harmonic balancer on 2002 impala?
do the harmonic balancer have a seal for anti-freezer
How do you replace harmonic balancer in 1999 Lincoln town car?
Harmonic balancer replace
How long can you drive with a bad harmonic balancer?
Depends on how bad it is....but I wouldn't advise driving it at all. A bad harmonic balancer can distort the front end of the crank and beat the main bearings to pieces. You are looking at creating a lot more damage if you continue to drive it.
Where is harmonic balancer in 1996 Olds eighty-eight?
The harmonic balancer is located on the front of the crankshaft
What are the signs of a blown harmonic balancer seal?
oil leaking from the front of the engine. harmonic balancer doesnt have a seal it does however have a rubber bushing in it this is to take out the virations caused by engine running,hence the name harmonic balancer . you may however have a bad front crankshaft seal that is bad this will leak oil at bottom front of engine so if you are talking bout rubber in harmonic balancer, you will get ruff vibrations from engine when running, also can throw the timing out ANSWER you will have a MAJOR oil leak.....
