Corvette C5 Year 2000 | Bad harmonic balancer?
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Corvette C5 Year 2000 | Bad harmonic balancer?
Hey! I was wondering if someone can help me find out whether my harmonic balancer is going bad or already is. I have noticed that there is quite a bit of wobble going on with the belt. I have attached a video.
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The video is good but tough as what you need is a "side" shot of the engine and focus on the balancer itself. You are looking for the balancer to wobble as you look at it from the side. Head on will tell you nothing.
Also, take some paint and put a line from the inside of the balancer to the outer hub. This cover the metal and the rubber. Drive it a bit and see if the lines separates. If the lines separates, then your hub is shifting and need a replacement.
Also, take some paint and put a line from the inside of the balancer to the outer hub. This cover the metal and the rubber. Drive it a bit and see if the lines separates. If the lines separates, then your hub is shifting and need a replacement.
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Yup, time for a replacement. Go with a decent aftermarket option rather than OEM. It wouldn't be a bad idea to pin it to the crank if you have plans for any power adders in the future.
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Another vote for replacement! Do it sooner than later, or major problems to be had (oil pan or steering rack)!
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The video is good but tough as what you need is a "side" shot of the engine and focus on the balancer itself. You are looking for the balancer to wobble as you look at it from the side. Head on will tell you nothing.
Also, take some paint and put a line from the inside of the balancer to the outer hub. This cover the metal and the rubber. Drive it a bit and see if the lines separates. If the lines separates, then your hub is shifting and need a replacement.
Also, take some paint and put a line from the inside of the balancer to the outer hub. This cover the metal and the rubber. Drive it a bit and see if the lines separates. If the lines separates, then your hub is shifting and need a replacement.
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The video is good but tough as what you need is a "side" shot of the engine and focus on the balancer itself. You are looking for the balancer to wobble as you look at it from the side. Head on will tell you nothing.
Also, take some paint and put a line from the inside of the balancer to the outer hub. This cover the metal and the rubber. Drive it a bit and see if the lines separates. If the lines separates, then your hub is shifting and need a replacement.
Also, take some paint and put a line from the inside of the balancer to the outer hub. This cover the metal and the rubber. Drive it a bit and see if the lines separates. If the lines separates, then your hub is shifting and need a replacement.
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Since you are changing the Balancer already, I'd replace all the belts, tensioners and pulleys. Clean the pulleys grooves that are not being changed with isopropyl alcohol and a brush to remove contaminates. I just bought and installed the Gates both kits on my car. Zero noise/squeaks. Might want to think about a water pump as well since you are that far into it. If nothing else check the weep hole on the bottom WP shaft for signs of leakage.
Main belt kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1046
AC kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1045
I see your in Bulgaria. Do you guys have amazon? Might be less expensive for shipping?
Summit makes good tools to remove and install the Balancer if you cannot procure locally.
Main belt kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1046
AC kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1045
I see your in Bulgaria. Do you guys have amazon? Might be less expensive for shipping?
Summit makes good tools to remove and install the Balancer if you cannot procure locally.
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Since you are changing the Balancer already, I'd replace all the belts, tensioners and pulleys. Clean the pulleys grooves that are not being changed with isopropyl alcohol and a brush to remove contaminates. I just bought and installed the Gates both kits on my car. Zero noise/squeaks. Might want to think about a water pump as well since you are that far into it. If nothing else check the weep hole on the bottom WP shaft for signs of leakage.
Main belt kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1046
AC kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1045
I see your in Bulgaria. Do you guys have amazon? Might be less expensive for shipping?
Summit makes good tools to remove and install the Balancer if you cannot procure locally.
Main belt kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1046
AC kit
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11659&jsn=1045
I see your in Bulgaria. Do you guys have amazon? Might be less expensive for shipping?
Summit makes good tools to remove and install the Balancer if you cannot procure locally.
