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Old Dec 17, 2022 | 05:57 AM
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Would like to replace crank pulley to avoid problems down the road. Any recommendations on brands or styles? I see solid or two piece with impregned rubber available. Just drive the car like an old person (no racing or track driving). Thanks.
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Old Dec 17, 2022 | 07:41 AM
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If your balancer spins straight without any noticeable wobble, don't replace it.
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how much of a wobble is becoming a problem??
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This is a reliable upgrade over OEM for a stock driver.

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Power bond does make a good balanced. But unless the current balancer is bad, no sense in messing with it.
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Put me in the camp of........ it it ain't broke don't fix it.
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This was mine that needed replacing.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Power bond does make a good balanced. But unless the current balancer is bad, no sense in messing with it.
thanks for the input.
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Replaced my GM Harmonic Balancer with a Summit SUM-C2501 Harmonic Balancer, ARP Balancer Bolt using the installation tool and new crankshaft seal last month at just under 69K miles. This is a big job that should be using a lift and with 2 people if possible. Like I said, if your balancer spins straight without any noticeable wobble, don't replace it.
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