Harmonic Balancer problems
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From: Dallas, Texas
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 5.3 Gen III SBC
Transmission: 4L80E NTC 258mm Stall
Axle/Gears: Trick Chassis 9" 3.50 S-Strac
Harmonic Balancer problems
I noticed that it moved back enough to saw through a coolant line behind it. I cut the section of metal pipe that the balancer was hitting. and went around it with a rubber hose. Is it safe to drive if the harmonic balancer is bad??
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91 Z28 5.7l Camaro
T-56,McLeod Street Clutch, Cross Drilled Brakes, KYB's,AFPR, 3.73 Gears, Borla Adjustable Cat Back, Hypertech Chip, Hooker Headers.
more to come....
My 91 Z28
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91 Z28 5.7l Camaro
T-56,McLeod Street Clutch, Cross Drilled Brakes, KYB's,AFPR, 3.73 Gears, Borla Adjustable Cat Back, Hypertech Chip, Hooker Headers.
more to come....
My 91 Z28
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NO, its not safe! If it moves enough, it could wear a hole through the timing chain cover. Not to mention, the balancer is now not able to perform its job. Get a new one from the dealer, about $85, and install will take you about an hour. Also highly recommend to go to your local parts store and rent the puller/install kit.
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Rob
'86 TA 305 TPI
Gutted MAF
Ported Plenum
TB Bypass
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Rob
'86 TA 305 TPI
Gutted MAF
Ported Plenum
TB Bypass
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Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
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Plus imagine the sheetmetal damage that sucker could cause if she comes off. Even at low rpms that thing has a lot of girth to it!
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