Do I need to replace my HB?
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2020
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From: North TX
Do I need to replace my HB?
This HB from my '07 M6 base is definitely wobbling, but how bad is it? It looks worse to me in person than in this video. Car only has 16,400 miles and I've had it for all of 2 months...*****. And we just got a $3,400 repair bill on my wife's old Honda Pilot...double *****. (Probably shouldn't fix the Honda, but, ya know...replacement cost, and sentimental value to her.)
thanks...msm07c6
thanks...msm07c6
Pro
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From: Ogden, Utah
Its probably alright for awhile, but plan on replacing it for sure. It will be be "ok" for awhile...its not awful. Is it making chirping sounds too? If you have any future mods planned like a cam or supercharger, try to do it at the same time. Same labor..pay only once.
Last edited by D-Dub2013; Mar 2, 2021 at 01:23 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2020
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From: North TX
Its probably alright for awhile, but plan on replacing it for sure. It will be be "ok" for awhile...its not awful. Is it making chirping sounds too? If you have any future mods planned like a cam or supercharger, try to do it at the same time. Same labor..pay only once.
FWIW, a local-ish shop told me this morning they typically replace with AC Delco HBs...I’ve asked if they’d put their labor into an aftermarket HB instead. I’ve read enough to know OEM is NOT an option in this case!
Drifting
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From: DFW Texas
I agree it is not awful. Appears to have plenty of space between the HB & steering shaft, so separation isn't apparent. The tell-tale belt chirp will indicate that the time is near to consider the replacement. I have heard that the GM production HBs have been redesigned, but I just have no faith in them as a replacement.
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Racer
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From: North TX
I agree it is not awful. Appears to have plenty of space between the HB & steering shaft, so separation isn't apparent. The tell-tale belt chirp will indicate that the time is near to consider the replacement. I have heard that the GM production HBs have been redesigned, but I just have no faith in them as a replacement.
GD
GD
I don’t yet have the telltale chirp, I think.
Do you have a shop of choice in the metroplex? I’ve read about the usual...21st Century, DMS, L&L, the place in Anna...FYI it was one of those that wanted me to go OEM...at just over $1K out the door.
Drifting
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From: DFW Texas
My buddy has an 07' Base and his finally started chirping last year. He used 21st Century to replace and they used a GM factory HB. I believe he paid less than $1000 ( I recall $750) for the job and they completed it in just a few hours. When my time comes for HB replacement, I will use them as well, but would have them provide an HB of my choice or request a labor-only quote (if they do this?) and supply the HB myself.
Hope this helps. GD
Hope this helps. GD
Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix, AZ to Quakertown, PA.
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
That doesn’t look that bad. I’ve seen worse on here. Mine has about that much wobble and I’m at 78k still driving like I stole it, 
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Drifting
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I wouldn't worry about it, they all wobbled slightly when these cars were brand new. Doesn't look bad at all. That should last for many many more miles. My '06 stated chipping at 45,000 miles. You have a ways to go. Enjoy the car.
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Last edited by msm07c6; Mar 2, 2021 at 07:48 PM.
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Mine started chirping yesterday, I can see a little wobble down below. Have an appointment with a GM dealer next week about gas tank service bulletin, the stealership is 40 miles away, should I be worried about an 80 mile round trip? Car is a 2011 Grandsport with 7000 miles..