Crankshaft pulley wobbling

Yeah What K says!

 

So, I’m getting there. Another Dorman dud (didn’t even bother checking the 4th one), so I’m going with the pioneer. Should be finished tomorrow.

 

What an ordeal this has become!

 

Ha-ha! Par for the course with me. Many of my threads on here are 5+ pages…. TW is going to start charging me….

 

Only when you start replying to yourself LoL

 

... Because it was an underdrive pulley?

 

K's response is spot on(last pg3)

she typed:
"Here's a nutshelled AI Google "response" -
While lighter crankshaft pulleys can offer potential performance gains by reducing rotating mass, they also introduce drawbacks like increased engine harmonics, potential for overheating, and reduced alternator output, which could negatively impact overall engine health and reliability."

now this is for a 'stock' engine HP output^^^
I.E. could cause more potential issues in the future than the minor HP gain bc lighter UP than heavy HB

IMO if your boosted or built you prob already upgraded cooling/vehicle is loud & vibrates anyway/upgraded charging system
I.E. "in for a penny.....in for a pound."

IIRC us subaru guys said (could be argued for any manufacturer) tht the heavy Harmonic Balancer actually balances the crank when in operation.
with a light alum alloy underdrive pulley....this unbalances the crank at high revolutions, causing faster crank bearing wear.

 

Ha-ha! This has been nucking futs!

 

Check your shop manual for the right grade of wood.

 

Ugh!

Did that come from trying to remove?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/harmonic-pulley.629489/#post-21562874

Post #2 has vid

I was less than confident b4 after watching 4+ videos
Since I have auto tranny, gave bump method a whirl
Came off 1st try….i was amazed
Told Thatt how easy, he did the same method with no issues
(Then Thatt told me how to torque correctly!)

 

Install. I use the starter bump method to remove….

 

That’s the method I use. No matter how many times I’ve had to remove it now (more than I care to admit), I always have to psyche myself up to do it. Double/triple check I have the breaker bar in the correct spot, etc. & it has never failed to work.

& I do have a welder, although I am by no means experienced enough to make my own remover

 

should of known....sorry.

 

no need to be sorry. & there’s no way you could have known. Always good to have the info in the threads in case someone else needs it….

 

I would totally “loan/send” my HB holder
But
The sending back forth wouldn’t be cost effective as they are $18-$22 on Amazon

 

My cheap ass even broke down and bought one!