Studytime

iTrader: (15)

Not buying a car new you never know what to expect or all of it's history. Seems my crank pulley has a wobble to it. I'm not exactly sure what would have caused this. What does?

Is it possible it was pressed on crooked? Is the bolt cross-threaded? I'm not sure as I haven't looked at it yet. I know this can't be fixed by a post on the internet, but if you can offer some information please do.

The wobble is fairly noticable- I'd say 125 thousands. This is on my '98 with the stock balancer.

Thanks in advance.
Ben T.

Studytime

iTrader: (15)

I guess this isn't a common problem...?

Ben T.

AintQik

iTrader: (3)

Take a look and see if it's actually wobbling or if some nim rob smaked it on with a hammer and dinged one of the belt runners. If it is wobbling I suggest you take it off and inspect. Sounds like a perfect reason to get an under drive. Look at the distance between the back of the balancer and timing cover. It may give you a better idea if it walked off any.

Full-Force

iTrader: (11)

I have not seen one yet that doesnt have a litte wobble to it.

Cstick

I took my under drive off because it had a wobble to it at idle. Put the stock one on and it ran fine. Got a different under drive and runs fine now. If it is not hurting the belt I would not worry about it to much.

Lasershop

iTrader: (2)

Pretty common..... but time to think about replacing. A wobble means the elastomer is slipping (the rubber part). The wobble can cause it to come loose also. LS1 balancers have no key and are basically a press fit. You can find "balancer came loose" threads about a hundred times around here.

SmaknaSS

iTrader: (1)

You do not want any wobble to your balancer. That will eventually F!@# your motor bearings up if It has'nt already. I wouldnt run it personally untill I fixed it.