Chirping and squeaking
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Chirping and squeaking
Hey guys I have a 2005ls2 Bought the car about two months ago Left it in the driveway started up and noticed some chirping noises Long story short I checked everything from tensioners two belts And lastly Alternator Every time I did something it worked for about two days and then came back I'm hearing about the defect in the old fives of the harmonic balancer Can anyone tell me what to do next
Burning Brakes
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There will be some slight movement of the balancer. If it is bad, it will be obvious. If you are in doubt, check YouTube for videos of the wobble. The labor is pretty hefty if it needs replaced.
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Well I am going to wait till Monday and take it to Kerbeck And see if that is the problem I also put my hand on the bolt on the balancer and I actually can twisted off by hand Do you think we placing the bolt is possible
Burning Brakes
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Oh boy. If the balancer bolt isn't on, you have a problem. It is probably wobbling pretty bad.
Bolt is torque to yield, and needs to be replaced. They are $6 at the dealership.
Don't drive the car.
Bolt is torque to yield, and needs to be replaced. They are $6 at the dealership.
Don't drive the car.
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TSB repairs are not free. Recall repairs are free. The dealer will probably put the revised bolt/washer on it and check for severe wobble. If there is none your out the door. I would not want another GM balancer if its bad.
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I would Like to give this job to my mechanic Who is great But From what I read it doesn't Look like an easy job And I don't want to embarrass him by axing him do you think you can handle it cause I've known him for a very long time Can anyone tell me what to do Should I just man up and pay the extra money and have it done by professionals
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Lolol I know that... Someone told me because of the TSB that some dealers will do it for free I heard it was due to the machine putting to much or not enough torque on the bolt... It's a shame so many people have to suffer for their mistake!!!
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