Harmonic Balancer replacement + Others???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 775
Likes: 76
From: Mooresboro NC
Hi Guys!
I just got a call from my dealership saying that I need to replace the harmonic balancer on my 2000 C5. It's an automatic with about 92,000 miles. I agree with the dealership that the balancer should likely be replaced. I've heard some chirping noises from the engine... and already replaced all the belts and tensioners trying to eliminate the chirp.
The dealership wants about 850$ to do the replacement.. ouch
I've read that when you are that far into the engine, it is an excellent time to preventively replace some other parts such as
- Timing Chain
- Oil pump
- Camshaft??
Anything else you would recommend replacing? Is there any reason the cam would wear, and would need to be replace it?
Thanks!!
I just got a call from my dealership saying that I need to replace the harmonic balancer on my 2000 C5. It's an automatic with about 92,000 miles. I agree with the dealership that the balancer should likely be replaced. I've heard some chirping noises from the engine... and already replaced all the belts and tensioners trying to eliminate the chirp.
The dealership wants about 850$ to do the replacement.. ouch
I've read that when you are that far into the engine, it is an excellent time to preventively replace some other parts such as
- Timing Chain
- Oil pump
- Camshaft??
Anything else you would recommend replacing? Is there any reason the cam would wear, and would need to be replace it?
Thanks!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 113
From: Vancouver Island
Hi Guys!
I just got a call from my dealership saying that I need to replace the harmonic balancer on my 2000 C5. It's an automatic with about 92,000 miles. I agree with the dealership that the balancer should likely be replaced. I've heard some chirping noises from the engine... and already replaced all the belts and tensioners trying to eliminate the chirp.
The dealership wants about 850$ to do the replacement.. ouch
I've read that when you are that far into the engine, it is an excellent time to preventively replace some other parts such as
- Timing Chain
- Oil pump
- Camshaft??
Anything else you would recommend replacing? Is there any reason the cam would wear, and would need to be replace it?
Thanks!!
I just got a call from my dealership saying that I need to replace the harmonic balancer on my 2000 C5. It's an automatic with about 92,000 miles. I agree with the dealership that the balancer should likely be replaced. I've heard some chirping noises from the engine... and already replaced all the belts and tensioners trying to eliminate the chirp.
The dealership wants about 850$ to do the replacement.. ouch
I've read that when you are that far into the engine, it is an excellent time to preventively replace some other parts such as
- Timing Chain
- Oil pump
- Camshaft??
Anything else you would recommend replacing? Is there any reason the cam would wear, and would need to be replace it?
Thanks!!
Pro
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 550
Likes: 53
From: Fort Myers Florida
I called up the specialty shop in my area, and they were pretty expensive! Quoted me 50$ higher to do the balancer swap than the Chevy dealer where it is at =/
On the plus side, the specialty shop is more like to be willing to use parts I bring in, than a dealership would be. I haven't had a chance yet to ask the dealership if they'd even be willing to to use my parts...
I've read some debates over high volume and high pressure oil pumps. I had an issue with my car on some mountain roads last year, where the oil pressure dropped to a mere 2 PSI after pushing it hard. I've been suspicious of my oil pump ever since.
This is the only reason I'd consider swapping the oil pump out to a high pressure version.
I'm fine with OEM spec part swaps on pretty much everything, unless there is some aftermarket part which my promise longer term reliability.
On the plus side, the specialty shop is more like to be willing to use parts I bring in, than a dealership would be. I haven't had a chance yet to ask the dealership if they'd even be willing to to use my parts...
I've read some debates over high volume and high pressure oil pumps. I had an issue with my car on some mountain roads last year, where the oil pressure dropped to a mere 2 PSI after pushing it hard. I've been suspicious of my oil pump ever since.
This is the only reason I'd consider swapping the oil pump out to a high pressure version.
I'm fine with OEM spec part swaps on pretty much everything, unless there is some aftermarket part which my promise longer term reliability.
Stick with a stock pressure pump but upgrade it to a moroso as they blueprint them for more consistant flow.
Then again I am an old school hot rodder where if we had 6psi at idle we were good and we always wanted less for more power power in our old school 327's and 350's, running as low as 6psi at the track we NEVER ruined any bearings........but we did blow pistons out from going lean from nitrous lol. We wanted more volume for the track (drags) and we also used oil restrictors.
I went off track. Upgrade your balancer to a better then stock; use an ARP bolt; upgrade your oil pump if you have miles over 50K; change out the timing chain and replace all the seals. You will thank yourself for doing it now trust me.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 107
Likes: 7
From: Los Angeles California
Wanted to give an update:
I ended up finding a good performance mechanic in my area who was able to swap out the balancer. I swapped out the balancer with a PowerBond PB1117N and used the ARP 2342503 bolt. Labor cost of the job was 400$ and parts ended up being around 120$.
The balancer now rotates smoothly, and the belt tensioner's motion is now very stable. Now time to move to the next issue on my tofix list... lol
I ended up finding a good performance mechanic in my area who was able to swap out the balancer. I swapped out the balancer with a PowerBond PB1117N and used the ARP 2342503 bolt. Labor cost of the job was 400$ and parts ended up being around 120$.
The balancer now rotates smoothly, and the belt tensioner's motion is now very stable. Now time to move to the next issue on my tofix list... lol
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 65
From: Rochester Hills MI
Here's what I did along with mine:
delrin steering rack bushing
ported oil pump
timing chain
timing chain dampener and bracket
new sprockets
ATI balancer bolt
gatorback belts
This would also be a good time to do a camshaft.
Also if you are considering a 2 piece front cover.
also a good time for front suspension work
delrin steering rack bushing
ported oil pump
timing chain
timing chain dampener and bracket
new sprockets
ATI balancer bolt
gatorback belts
This would also be a good time to do a camshaft.
Also if you are considering a 2 piece front cover.
also a good time for front suspension work
