1GRFE Harmonic Balancer installation

gotcha, never did one on this Toyota yet, my ford was a tight fit and needed to use RTV for the keyway

 

I have no idea. I tend to stick with OEM when possible. I did a search online and found an OEM one for around $264. However, I suppose you can just consider running it and keep an eye on it. Check if it wobbles after installation and then maybe every time you check your oil to see how it is doing. You have options.

 

Just want to make sure, what’s the OEM part number for the harmonic balancer?

 

The OEM part #13470-31014 is 126.56 plus approximately 30 bucks shipping from Partsouq.com and yes they’re legit.

 

For those who have a problem with torquing your crankshaft bolt, I just found out a trick. Assuming, you already know how to use accessories to hold the harmonic balancer. So, when I was torquing underneath my car which was a PIA. What I did differently was torquing at 50ft-lbs at a time. The first time, I torqued the crankshaft bolt to 50 ft-lb, then 100 ft-lb, then 150 ft-lbs, and lastly 180 ft-lbs. I know it should be 184 ft-lbs, but I couldn't torque it anymore cuz I'm a skinny guy. 4 ft-lbs, should not make any difference, I just don't want to strip the bolt head. Don't ask me why don't I torque it 150 ft-lbs, I just found this way was easier for me.

@FJC MAN I usually buy stuff on Partsouq too. You are right about the OEM parts, but you may not know that there are two different OEM parts for harmonic balancers. One is for North America model and the other one is for the Japanese model, <- you can view the thread here. I asked him about the differences but haven't heard anything yet.