Obtaining perfect balance is important to your engine's performance. The harmonic balancer reduces torsional vibration of the crankshaft, which is the motion naturally generated during each power ...

A clever invention, it's called a harmonic balancer repair sleeve, or "seal saver," and not only is the device a fast, easy, and inexpensive means to rehabilitate a worn-out harmonic balancer, the ...

Answer:Ford's 302cid (5.0-liter) V-8 harmonic balancers (torsional dampers) use a retaining bolt and are press-fit to the nose of the crankshaft. You'll need a ...

QUESTION: My friend Sammie has been nursing along a 1989 Pontiac Bonneville with a 3.8 liter engine that has what her mechanics call a “bad harmonic balancer.” As I understand them, these devices are ...

I assume it’s the harmonic balancer on the engine, which dampens vibrations in the engine. A faulty balancer could ultimately damage the engine. The cost seems way too high; a balancer should cost a ...

My son has a 2011 4x4 diesel Holden Colorado and had the front crankshaft seal replaced as it was leaking. The next day whilst driving the engine developed a knocking noise, leaking oil and a wobbly ...

We recently got to hang out with the guys from West Coast Balance in Santa Ana, California, to learn about the procedures they use to meticulously balance rotating assemblies—everything from ...