Dreaded harmonic balancer wobble

[BlackC6]

I have an early 05 base and I noticed today that I have the dreaded harmonic balancer wobble.  It's very slight, but still noticeable to the eye.  No belt chirp, sounds or vibrations yet.

I don't drive it too much these days but as the weather gets nicer, I will probably want to drive it a little more.

Just curious what you recommend as a replacement?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[94transamgt]

I would not worry about it to much. Keep an eye on it, see if it gets worse. I have an 06, and it's had a slight wobble for 60k miles.

[Shakti Vette]

LS2 Had a recall, call GM and run your vin #. replacement might be free if yer on the list.

 

We just had our's replaced (LS3) on a GM bulletin not an official recall, wobble was not within spec, and water pump was seeping, extended warranty covered it all cost was a$100.00 to us.

 

Very happy now.....>!

[HOXXOH]

On 10/19/2017 at 1:23 PM, BlackC6 said:

I have an early 05 base and I noticed today that I have the dreaded harmonic balancer wobble.  It's very slight, but still noticeable to the eye.  No belt chirp, sounds or vibrations yet.

I don't drive it too much these days but as the weather gets nicer, I will probably want to drive it a little more.

Just curious what you recommend as a replacement?

Thanks in advance!!

 

Powerbond. PB1117SS from Summit. ~$223. They meet SFI 18.1 specs which the GM balancers ($198 list) don't, without putting holes in your wallet. However, be prepared for a good sized labor bill if you aren't able to DIY.

[joe@cpr.com]

Budget on fixing it, it's not like it'll get better. And on balancer I'd run either another oem or ATI. We won't do any china balancers. Labor wise it's just a touch over 5 hours, power steering fluid, and a crank bolt. Not to bad.