Harmonic Balancer

https://youtube.com/shorts/NfbrBZeytxs?si=JxbUr9t9iqoh5fTd
i tried uploading a file, but a link to a youtube video seemed easier. Can anyone tell me why this might be happening. 200k mile truck and have yet to have a professional look at it.

 

The rubber inside the harmonic balancer must be torn or heavily worn out. When that happens it throws it out of balance and it starts shaking. The only option is to get it replaced. Keep in mind that 200K is a decent amount of miles and some components that are not typically considered maintenance items will need to be changed with age and miles.

Good luck!

 

Do you think it is a big concern, Im not sure how long its been going on for, How much is this job usually parts and labor included? Thank you for your reply.

 

don’t know. I look up the part price. Then I open the hood somewhere. And change the part.

you have an 09. It has 200k mi. The pulley is wobbling. It looks rusty. Should probably be changed.

 

The materials is about $350 to $400. You may want to look at the belt, idlers and tensioner while you are at it. Labor depends on the shop. Budget around $200 to $250.

How serious is it? That's a personal question in my opinion. The truck will run for a while but it puts more strain on the internal components. If it were me, I would save up for it and get it fixed. Hopes that helps.

 

Thanks @TacoReg2010 I appreciate the reply, I’m a college student and dont have a lot of spare time to wrench myself, let alone spend money on big jobs, will definitely be getting it fixed ASAP though upon some further research.

 

@TacoTuesday1 You guys loving jumping in these forums and acting superior to people less knowledgeable then you about these trucks, you told me nothing I dont know, pulley wobble, rust, my year of truck, mileage, read the comment below on how someone who is educated, and humble replies.

 

OP, price the work at several shops in the area. Maybe there's a friend mechanically inclined that could help you out. Having said that make sure you prioritize life first (food, college, etc.) and then the truck. An older truck will always need some kind of repair so balance it out.

Good luck.

 

If you're looking to save a few bucks, buy a used stock crank pulley from someone who has a supercharged 1grfe and replaced it with aftermarket.

 

question is if it's an overlapping repair, because if it is, then probably smart to do so.
For example, while servicing the front end accessory drive system.

This is not big job. It's a personal choice if you want to DIY or pay somebody else.
I've had my hands on that pulley laying on the ground doing an oil change.

Any shop can generally quickly and easily quote book time to get an idea of labor hours. Part price will probably be marked up.

If you want to avoid parts mark up, and better labor price, you'll have to look around elsewhere. Like somebody next to you. Who can do the work, without all that stuff. And at a price that pays him or her, rather than multiple people.

In the meantime, it might still keep running fine for some time.
Maybe it was not machined straight.
In terms of internal cracking of the rubber, you may be able to check that to assess more in-depth. For example:
-clean it
-inspect with flashlight and mirror
-pictures
-talcum spray or something, if it helps highlight any potential cracks to check for
-borescope if you have a cheap one that is easier to just shove there take a look
-testing for any flex indicating internal rubber crack, whether stationary or under movement force

for example, there are plenty of people who maybe had a noisy pulley (albeit another one in the drive system) that still, kept driving, etc. and did not around to it til later, without issue.

 

If you try to call out everyone online you’re just gonna waste your own time. When I first started working on my truck this is the method I used.
Look up part
Look up video on how to replace it.
Can you do it yourself?
If yes: how much would you pay someone to save you the time.
If no: pay someone to do it.
Best way to get estimates is call shops in your area. If you ask the forum your going to get remarks you may not like. That being said, this forum is also full of super helpful and knowledgeable people.
I’m not sure if you have the v6 or I4.
For the v6 this is the part: https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~pulley~crankshaft~13470-0p010.html
For the I4 it’s this:
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~pulley~crankshaft~13408-75050.html
Here is a video to give you an idea of what is involved:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G-adEVjfWI

 

@SUMOTNK thanks brotha. Already on marketplace looking. And @TacoTuesday1 youre right, and thank you for the more informational reply, didnt mean to come at you but sometimes feel like guys in this forum always expect money and knowledge to be present in tacoma owners, i only obtain 50% of each of those maybe haha. I most likely will be helping a buddy do it, after i go to a shop to get a quote.

 

theoretically, if you knew a mechanic, you could ask them hey man, how much to this. Can we work out a deal.
Maybe they've got more tools and a garage, or equipped vehicle and able to do it anywhere, or able to get it in their shop, weekend, you name it.

question is how to find such a person. There's many ways. One way would potentially be to see if there's a local group in your area. Whether FB, you name it.
And ask in there. Somebody might have turned a wrench. Could be a tech in there. Or something similar.

I've used workshop manuals dot com before. Hopefully it still works. Didn't know an A/C spec off the top of my head so I looked it up there.

 

And i just meant big job as in 400$ is a lot of moolah to me haha! I know for these trucks its not the end of the world to change the pulley. @TacoTuesday1

 

@TacoTuesday1 I got lucky when getting an alignment months ago and the mechanic winded up becoming my fishing buddy, gonna try to buy the parts and throw him some cash and beer to do it while I help with whatever i can. I want to be able to wrench on my own truck, but lack confidence in terms of the tools i own.

 

@TacoTuesday1 @wdunnlee thank you for the replies, to be honest this forum is more helpful in terms of quotes and understanding the job that needs to be done, compared to local shops around me. Ill update you guys with the ridiculous quotes that i get from them.