New C6 owner
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4th Gear
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New C6 owner with harmonic balancer question
Hey! Just bought my first corvette. 06 coupe, base. Really love it. My question is how concerned should I really be if my harmonic balancer has a little wobble? Is it time to replace it? No squeaks or noises. 86K miles. Well maintained.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
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Melting Slicks
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Normally, if you can detect some wobble visually, it is time to replace it. In your case, since you have no squeaks or other noises, you probably could get by a little while if you keep an eye on it, but start making plans to replace it now.
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Replace it ASAP, better than under hood damage or tow.
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4th Gear
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Hey there! So I am still trying to find a mechanic/shop that can replace my harmonic balancer. I got a quote from a "corvette shop" that is about 2 hours from where I live. They quoted me $2500!!! I thought that was ridiculous. I tried reaching out to a local corvette club, but they were unwilling to assist me. Does anyone out there know of a honest reasonable mechanic in central or northern California that I can reach out to? I am totally stumped. Thanks!
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Hey there! So I am still trying to find a mechanic/shop that can replace my harmonic balancer. I got a quote from a "corvette shop" that is about 2 hours from where I live. They quoted me $2500!!! I thought that was ridiculous. I tried reaching out to a local corvette club, but they were unwilling to assist me. Does anyone out there know of a honest reasonable mechanic in central or northern California that I can reach out to? I am totally stumped. Thanks!
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4th Gear
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Well I finally got my harmonic balancer replaced. New bolt and front main seal and belts. Got it done locally from a shop recommended by the local Corvette club. $1000 for parts and labor. Turned out great! Very happy. Oh, I went with the Powerbond PB1117SS.
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That's a decent deal, and you didn't have to scrape your own knuckles! If all was done correctly and the replacement part is quality, you should have many years of a wobble-free HB.