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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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I was checking my 1999 vet that i just bought and noticed the balancer had a wabble. I dont think this is normal. Can i install a new one while still in the car and how can i do it . Thanks
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hermancar
I was checking my 1999 vet that i just bought and noticed the balancer had a wabble. I dont think this is normal. Can i install a new one while still in the car and how can i do it . Thanks
Been done many times before. Learn to use the "search" feature here on the forum and do some research.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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Time to replace it. I did this recently. I went with the Innovator's West 10% overdrive bullet 8-rib balancer.


OUt witht eh old:


In with the new:
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Yeah, my 99 did the same thing, ended up swapping on a powerbond pulley. Absolutely love it. There are write-ups on the swap.
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Originally Posted by jrmotorsports55
Yeah, my 99 did the same thing, ended up swapping on a powerbond pulley. Absolutely love it. There are write-ups on the swap.
My Powerbond, pinned to the crank, is doing a great job too and is great bang-for-the-buck.

No more "wabble".
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it starts with a little wabble , the a wibble and then it becomes a full blown WOBBLE
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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For the OP, in order to get the existing pulley off, you'll need to move or remove the steering rack since it allows only like 3/4 inch clearance. There's lots of postings in here about the steering rack removal to assist you. What you don't want to happen is to let it go and the balancer actually comes off! It will then cost you major bucks and a half as it will probably trash the steering rack.
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