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Aug 23, 2013 | 05:08 AM

sccs

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new harmonic balancer wobble

i'm almost 100% balancer didint have a wobble when first started..

this is the harmonic balancer i ordered:
DORMAN 594115
Double Serpentine Belt; Diameter; 7-17/32"; Width: 2-27/32"; Weight (lbs.): 11.0
Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 12553474, 12560115

before the old balancer didnt have any problems

what can be the causes

corvette c5 1998 coupe manual

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Aug 23, 2013 | 10:34 AM

3boystoys

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SO, if the old one had no problem why did you change it?

Aug 23, 2013 | 04:40 PM

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ncer-worn.html

Thats why.

Aug 24, 2013 | 08:06 AM

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Is it just a little wobble or a lot? I would contact the vendor and ask about warranty and return. Usually Dorman parts have a warranty.

If you don't get anywhere with the vendor, contact Dorman directly.

Aug 24, 2013 | 12:46 PM

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a very small bit,.. is it possible that it would not be balanced good enough on the crank?.. bolt was tightened with an big extantion and with locktite... but though..

Aug 24, 2013 | 01:04 PM

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Is this "wobble" visible when you look at the grooves the belt runs in? If you're looking at the outside or front of the balancer then you're doing it wrong.

Aug 24, 2013 | 01:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sccs

a very small bit,.. is it possible that it would not be balanced good enough on the crank?.. bolt was tightened with an big extantion and with locktite... but though..

Better question...how did you draw the new damper on to the crank?

Aug 24, 2013 | 08:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Is this "wobble" visible when you look at the grooves the belt runs in? If you're looking at the outside or front of the balancer then you're doing it wrong.

well.. the outside of the balancer

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Better question...how did you draw the new damper on to the crank?

with bolt

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Aug 24, 2013 | 09:22 PM

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^ That's a nono

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...er-how-to.html

Aug 25, 2013 | 03:25 AM

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sccs

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shet. and what now... is it possible i damaged anything?(but i dont belive..) or the balancer isn't well seated?

Aug 25, 2013 | 08:27 AM

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shet. and what now... is it possible i damaged anything?(but i dont belive..) or the balancer isn't well seated?

If the bolt tightened up without any sign of the threads stripping, the crank, which is the IMPORTANT component, is probably OK. However, you may not have the pulley seated properly on the crank, in which case, as much as it will pain you, you'll need to go back and re-do the installation, following the procedure that "vettenuts" covered in the topic that "Chicago1" linked in the previous post.