Chris, can this Balancer, (if damaged), also damage the engine if not replace some time? I have mustang gt 5.0 and I feel a little vibration when a RPM gets over 4,000.
2006-10-24 12:40:14 · 6 answers · asked by Lev 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
There are a number of other things that could be wrong besides the "damper", -- and they could cause bad problems too! You could have loose bolts in the flywheel, or torque converter connecting plate (called a "flex plate"). Even a bad "Hydraulic clutch fan" . So I'd suggest ou take it to a "good mechanic" and see what he thinks. He may want to get to it as quickly as possible if it is a serious problem!!
2006-10-24 15:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by guess78624 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Balancer is also called a "Harmonic Damper" and is fitted to absorb crankshaft vibration (torsional or twisting vibration) so yes damage can and will occur with continued use. By that I mean you'll snap the crankshaft, but in the case of a 302 windsor the nose of the crank shaft falls off
2006-10-25 01:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by Simon A Mechanic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What year is the car? If it's a 5.0, OF COURSE you feel some vibrations above 4000 RPM!!! You might also experience butterflies in your stomach, extreme adrenaline rush, and for men, slight hard on while driving this car. =)
2006-10-24 12:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by lah0924 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it can damage the engine get yourself a Fluid damper. Great product!
2006-10-24 12:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by quick8stang29 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in short, Yes. It is also know as a vibration dampener, and as the name suggest it softens the blow of each compression stroke.
2006-10-24 12:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by techdave1969 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-28 01:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋