Harmonic balancer replacement cost?

[Pauldw500]

Got a link mate?
Some members might like a look and repair their car.

Yeah any pointers mate, had a look but not sure which one...

 

[BS stops when flag drops]

Sorry Gentlemen, for the late reply, I'm not big on checking my emails every day

The seller I got mine ($24.66 free post)from, is no longer there, and as usual that I've seen over time, that eBay is getting worse for misleading Headings and Pictures. Prices have gone up. Anyway, have a look. This is the cheapest one I could find.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/264060580327?epid=1357983567&hash=item3d7b3cb1e7:g:s~wAAOSwuuFgSIV6

Is yours man or auto, if auto you need a tool to hold the crankshaft from turning. I made my own.
Happy fixing. Cheers

 

[Pauldw500]

Sorry Gentlemen, for the late reply, I'm not big on checking my emails every day

The seller I got mine ($24.66 free post)from, is no longer there, and as usual that I've seen over time, that eBay is getting worse for misleading Headings and Pictures. Prices have gone up. Anyway, have a look. This is the cheapest one I could find.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/264060580327?epid=1357983567&hash=item3d7b3cb1e7:g:s~wAAOSwuuFgSIV6

Is yours man or auto, if auto you need a tool to hold the crankshaft from turning. I made my own.
Happy fixing. Cheers

Yeah auto.ut I'm a master of bodging things so will work something out. I'll have a look on ebay. That one is from the UK so will take 2 weeks but judging by the original post date you can see I'm not in a rush, even tho I SHOULD BE!!

Thanks...

 

[BS stops when flag drops]

Your H/ balancer looks better than mine was. Mine was not noisy though, so I suspect you have other issues. Check your pulleys. I had a small noise and it was a backing washer to one of the idler pulleys that someone in the past, had bent, and it was just rubbing a bit on the back of the pulley. However, I replaced the pulleys and belts anyway. I remember that I did not like the backing washers in the kit, so I repaired the bent one and used it.
Here is a link to the one I got if you are interested.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/183771262649?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

My ute is auto to, so I made a tool to hold the balancer from turning the motor (see pics of it) In the Haynes manual they use a clamping chain arrangement to hold the pulley. Personally, I don't like that arrangement, ok for the removal of the old one, but I don't like to strain the rubber between the inner and outer pulley ring. When I was using my pulley stop turning tool, LoL, I put a little piece of wood under the end to stop it from damaging the paint on the cross member and squashing a hose. I had to balance it there until I put the pressure on when undoing/tightening
This is the bolt I used. Cheers.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/254562729307?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

 

[Pauldw500]

Your H/ balancer looks better than mine was. Mine was not noisy though, so I suspect you have other issues. Check your pulleys. I had a small noise and it was a backing washer to one of the idler pulleys that someone in the past, had bent, and it was just rubbing a bit on the back of the pulley. However, I replaced the pulleys and belts anyway. I remember that I did not like the backing washers in the kit, so I repaired the bent one and used it.
Here is a link to the one I got if you are interested.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/183771262649?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

My ute is auto to, so I made a tool to hold the balancer from turning the motor (see pics of it) In the Haynes manual they use a clamping chain arrangement to hold the pulley. Personally, I don't like that arrangement, ok for the removal of the old one, but I don't like to strain the rubber between the inner and outer pulley ring. When I was using my pulley stop turning tool, LoL, I put a little piece of wood under the end to stop it from damaging the paint on the cross member and squashing a hose. I had to balance it there until I put the pressure on when undoing/tightening
This is the bolt I used. Cheers.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/254562729307?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Cheers for the info.

 

[mr_s]

Seems tis the season for harmonic balancers...
My VE was starting to sound just like all the other older commodores (that distinct rattle that has you on edge but you know it's probably the pulleys).
Took it to my local trustworthy mechanic, turns out a few pullies and the balancer itself are near the end. Solid 10 year run since I bought it as second driver...
Long story short, $480 for parts and labour. Its an utter shitfight (meaning labour intensive) to get it done and I dont have the tools so I'm going to end up forking it.
Advise not to drive it too far from home; if the balancer shits the bed you could potentially blow the engine.

 

[rucxy]

I am replacing the Harmonic Balancer on my 15 yr old SS-V. Yes she is 15, made in Aug06
Order the Balancer from Mace Engineering, source an ARP bolt locally all sweet as, start looking for an 1 1/16" 12 point deep impact socket and they seem to be made of unicorn s#$t.
Yes, you can get them from the US of A for US$18, go to checkout and enter address (NZ) and voila $US80-110 for shipping. Ordinarily i wouldn't mind paying for that in shipping, if ordered today and arrived in the mail last week.

 

[Pauldw500]

So the puller has arrived and I might tackle it today or tomorrow if not. One question please...

When putting the new one on, do I need to balance it or just whack it on and tighten up?

 

[vc commodore]

So the puller has arrived and I might tackle it today or tomorrow if not. One question please...

When putting the new one on, do I need to balance it or just whack it on and tighten up?

Balance a harmonic balancer??? It can only go on in one position, so wack it on and away you go

 

[Pauldw500]

Balance a harmonic balancer??? It can only go on in one position, so wack it on and away you go

You know I knew it was a stupid question lol, but I'd read somewhere someone saying about having to use a ruler to measure it was sitting on straight lol.

OK thanks, I'll have a go at this today me thinks...