belt problem
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belt problem
I just bought a 06 convertible and it had squeaky belt.I bought a goodyear gatorback belt and thought that would stop it. Now the problem is that the belt rides out of the groove and goes on top harmonic balancer. Do I need to replace the balancer? I'm new to the c6 thing.Thanks in advance,Charlie.
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I just bought a 06 convertible and it had squeaky belt.I bought a goodyear gatorback belt and thought that would stop it. Now the problem is that the belt rides out of the groove and goes on top harmonic balancer. Do I need to replace the balancer? I'm new to the c6 thing.Thanks in advance,Charlie.
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Balancer is probably coming apart--not uncommon on the earlier C6's especially. Mind did the same
Be careful as if the outer ring decides to go rearwards it can wear into the timing cover.. see if the balancer wobbles at all at idle, that's a good sign that it's coming apart
Summit makes one, C2501, that is cheap and better than the factory one
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-c2501
Be careful as if the outer ring decides to go rearwards it can wear into the timing cover.. see if the balancer wobbles at all at idle, that's a good sign that it's coming apart
Summit makes one, C2501, that is cheap and better than the factory one
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-c2501
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Supposedly you can push the rack over towards the passenger side and get it out of the way enough to pull the balancer, which would make the job easier for sure. I've never done it that way though.
GL with it.
When mine went it managed to throw the AC belt rearward and broke the connector on the AC clutch while it was at it.. so I had to replace that too
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I will replace the seal when we do it. I order the balancer and bolt from Summit.I lucked out and borrowed the complete GM install kit from friend who is service manager at a dealership.Also talked to a tech from the dealership and he said if we get the rack out he would the install for $50.I think with tech doing it we are on the right track.Thanks for all the help,Charlie.
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I will replace the seal when we do it. I order the balancer and bolt from Summit.I lucked out and borrowed the complete GM install kit from friend who is service manager at a dealership.Also talked to a tech from the dealership and he said if we get the rack out he would the install for $50.I think with tech doing it we are on the right track.Thanks for all the help,Charlie.