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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 03:31 PM
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Step 2. Do it yourself (seriously not hard at all)
What is difficult for some is easy for others.
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by STRMLNE
replace the belt first and see if the noise goes away. Sounds like that will fix your problem.
Based on the information provided I would go this route first, and then save my pennies for a potential eventual balancer replacement.

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Step 1. ATi Balancer - $399 + ARP Bolt - $29

Step 2. Do it yourself (seriously not hard at all)

Step 3. Profit
Shouldn't that be "Step1. Collect underpants"?
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 04:02 PM
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Looks like a common enough issue that we might consider having it in the DIY sticky? I didn't see one there when I looked. Maybe I missed it?
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Mike_SD
Based on the information provided I would go this route first, and then save my pennies for a potential eventual balancer replacement.
He stated that it wobbles, which is no longer a potential replacement.
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 05:17 PM
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He stated that it wobbles, which is no longer a potential replacement.
they all have a slight wobble unless new.
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 09:01 PM
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Here’s a video of my 2000 with 20K miles. Does this look like it’s wobbly?
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Mines wobbled for 6 years...
I did mark it so I'd know if the outer ring has turned
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Originally Posted by STRMLNE
they all have a slight wobble unless new.
They have a little vibration, I wouldn't say wobble.
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