Balancer question
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The time has come to replace my balancer on my 2007 base. I called ATI and the 917266 (steel / aluminum) was recommended. Does anyone know if it is the same size so the stock belts will work? I want to replace them while it is apart and forgot to ask. I figure I will replace the balancer, the bolt (ARP brand), the two belts and front seal. Am I missing anything? I have done some searching on this forum and there seems to be mixed opinions on replacing the front seal. If I am correct, it is just behind the H/B. You can pull it out with a pick and a new one is pressed in with your thumbs. A two minute job once the balancer is off. Why not replace it, it is a $10 part? Am I missing something here?
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The time has come to replace my balancer on my 2007 base. I called ATI and the 917266 (steel / aluminum) was recommended. Does anyone know if it is the same size so the stock belts will work? I want to replace them while it is apart and forgot to ask. I figure I will replace the balancer, the bolt (ARP brand), the two belts and front seal. Am I missing anything? I have done some searching on this forum and there seems to be mixed opinions on replacing the front seal. If I am correct, it is just behind the H/B. You can pull it out with a pick and a new one is pressed in with your thumbs. A two minute job once the balancer is off. Why not replace it, it is a $10 part? Am I missing something here?
A few years ago, I called ATI they recommended the steel/steel for strictly street 2008 C6 application.
ATI #917246 7.53 outer diameter - steel shell --------- steel hub --- 9.75 lbs.
ATI #917266 7.48 outer diameter - aluminum shell---- steel hub ---7.34 lbs.
Looks like you have everything and yes, replace the seal for $10 part. Stock belt sizes (2) should be good.
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Yes, they recommended the aluminum /steel. I sent ATI an email and also called the next day. Both times the steel/aluminum was recommended. I do not race it and it is completely stock with the exception of a CAI and axle back exhaust. Thanks for the help. A month or so down the road I don't want to think "I wish I would have replaced ... while they had everything apart".
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The reason for the question is because I am getting the work done at a speciality shop and not the dealer. I am providing the parts and wanted to make sure I should provide the front seal too.
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The time has come to replace my balancer on my 2007 base. I called ATI and the 917266 (steel / aluminum) was recommended. Does anyone know if it is the same size so the stock belts will work? I want to replace them while it is apart and forgot to ask. I figure I will replace the balancer, the bolt (ARP brand), the two belts and front seal. Am I missing anything? I have done some searching on this forum and there seems to be mixed opinions on replacing the front seal. If I am correct, it is just behind the H/B. You can pull it out with a pick and a new one is pressed in with your thumbs. A two minute job once the balancer is off. Why not replace it, it is a $10 part? Am I missing something here?
You've not replaced many seals !!!
any seal you can pick out and press in with two thumbs ,not going to cut it.
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/AlignItTools.html
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