What causes a crankshaft pulley to wobble on a Buick?
The balancer is packed with rubber that comes loose over time and causes a wobble. On one of mine it sheared the crank sensor and the car was dead. On another pretty new Buick it caused a leak from the front seal.
Why does the harmonic balancer on my Buick wobble?
The balancer is packed with rubber that comes loose over time and causes a wobble. On one of mine it sheared the crank sensor and the car was dead. On another pretty new Buick it caused a leak from the front seal. So yeah, a wobble is not normal and the balancer needs to be replaced.
How much does a RockAuto pulley bushing cost?
At any rate if it’s the six, Rockauto has a repair bushing for about $6, compared to $44 for the pulley. For some reason the one for the 4 is $170. That’s the extent of what I know.
What causes a crankshaft balancer to wobble?
The balancer is packed with rubber that comes loose over time and causes a wobble. On one of mine it sheared the crank sensor and the car was dead. On another pretty new Buick it caused a leak from the front seal. So yeah, a wobble is not normal and the balancer needs to be replaced. Last time it cost me close to $500.
What causes a crank shaft pulley to wobble?
If all the other pulleys are not wobbling, then remove the belt and examine it for signs of damage (both grooved and smooth sides of the belt). Some cracking is normal, even a few grooved ribs missing.
What are the symptoms of an idler pulley problem?
One of the first symptoms of an issue with an idler pulley is visible wear on the pulley. Over time, as the pulley spins against the belt, both components will eventually start to wear. This may lead to visible scoring marks on the surface of the pulley, as a result of contact with the belt.
Why does my idler pulley squeal when I Turn on the engine?
Another common symptom of a possible issue with the idler pulley is squealing from the engine belts. If the surface of the idler pulley wears, or the pulley seizes or binds it may cause the engine belt to squeal as a result of it rubbing against the surface of the pulley.
Can a crank pulley be turned by hand?
The only pulley you can’t turn by hand is the crank-pulley itself. The tensioner pulley itself might be bad. You would feel bad bearings inside as you turn the pulley – this one should spin easily. Any roughness or looseness indicates a problem.