Can you drive with a loose harmonic balancer?
It’s not okay to drive with a bad harmonic balancer. The bouncing crankshaft will wear on the main bearings. It can also tear up drive belts and possibly come apart posing a danger to people and property.
How do I change the harmonic balancer on my car?
Every engine is different, so if you want to change the harmonic balancer on your car, you’ll need to search around various car forums and Web sites to see how it’s done on your specific model. Generally, you’ll want to remove the belt from the crankshaft pulley and then take the harmonic balancer mounting bolt off with a socket and ratchet.
What happens if my harmonic balancer goes bad?
If your harmonic balancer is going bad, you could get rough engine vibrations, a cracked crankshaft, or even a serpentine belt that gets thrown off its track. How do you install a harmonic balancer?
How is the crankshaft harmonic balancer connected to the engine?
The crankshaft harmonic balancer is also known as the crank pulley damper. It is connected to the crankshaft on the engine and reduces vibrations that originate from your engine.
What is the purpose of a harmonic imbalancer?
It’s usually connected to the crank pulley, which drives accessories like the air conditioner. The rubber inside the pulley is what actually absorbs the vibrations and keeps them at a safe level. In essence, the device is designed to help prevent crankshaft failure. It’s also sometimes called a “dampener.”
What happens if your harmonic balancer goes bad?
It may also be attached to a crankshaft pulley to run the accessory belt drive. If your balancer fails, the first sign will be engine vibration. You may also notice worn belt edges or squeaking. This can also cause transmission, alternator or power steering pump damage.
How do you change a harmonic balancer in a car?
There is no specific way of changing a harmonic balancer in a car as almost every engine is different. You should research out on how to exactly replace the balancer in your particular model. First off, you will want to remove the belt from the crankshaft pulley and remove the mounting bolt off.
What does it mean when the harmonic balancer wobbles?
The 2000 Honda Civic EX actually still runs fine but idles rough and a little loud. However, the fan belt came off because the harmonic balancer is wobbling so badly. Does this mean I need a new harmonic balancer?
What kind of drive hub does harmonic balancer use?
Pro/Racer harmonic balancers feature machined drive hub with a fine spline on the outer radius to couple to the inner surface of the elastomer dampening ring using a chemical bonding agent.