2G Repairing Crankshaft Pulley/ Harmonic Balancer Pulley

[ishnish]

Is there any way, if the rubber part of the crankshaft pulley is torn or separated, you can repair it? My car has just under 100k miles and once I take the pulley out, I'm not sure if it'll need to be replaced or repaired. Basically, is it possible to replace the rubber part of the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer pulley? Or do I have to replace the whole unit? Because the part can be pricey..

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Replace it so it doesn't separate and become a hazard to everything. I don't run anything more than a stock replacement (although I need to). It won't break your wallet. Be safe!!

 

[ishnish]

I was afraid I'd get that answer -__-
Thank you for your input!

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Here ya go..
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Man if it separates all hell can break loose. Just want to give sound advise. I've separated a SBC balancer, it ate up the radiator.

 

[ishnish]

Oh dang those are nowhere near the stm price. But I guess it's because the stm has the oem one which is $162. Is it safe to go with any of those brands? Am I good with going with the cheapest one?

 

[PlanZero]

I've been running the dorman for over two years. No balance shafts,poly mounts and the rubber's still intact.

 

[ishnish]

Thank you!!

 

[o0GuitarKid0o]

My doorman has lifetime warrenty it was 130$ at piston ring ,
If the balancer seperates it can eat into your timing cover and could take out the timing belt

 

[hharper1321]

Agreed, replace that puppy. Bad things can happen. I lucked out and when mine went it just started eating belts. I replaced with a fluidamper unit, but the dorman should do you just fine too

 

[ishnish]

Thanks guys. I don't have the budget right now for a fluidampr and not sure if I'm need it right now anyway.

 

[hharper1321]

You probably don't. I went that route from an over abundance of caution, in case I mod heavy in the future. You should be fine going with a Dorman or equivalent unit. Good Luck!

 

[ishnish]

Okay guys, so I ended up getting my dorman Harmonic Balancer Pulley/crankshaft pulley in today and it came with the weirdest thing. I was under the impression that then only hardware you'd get would be the pulley itself unless of course you choose to get new bolts.

However, I got some weird half-moon looking metal thing. Don't know if you guys have any idea as to what it is/if it's necessary. I figured I'd post it on my already-existent thread instead of creating a new one. Here are some pics:

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[Tyeler18]

That's the woodruff key for the crankshaft. Shouldn't need it, but they come with a new one.

 

[ishnish]

Wow thank you for the quick answer. Could you explain what the woodruff key is used for?

Edit: Nvm I actually did some research and found out it's basically to attach any rotating part to a shaft. My next question is if I would actually need to install this new one. I know the previous post said I shouldn't need it. I just wanna make sure.

 

[Mello]

If you remove the timing belt pulley you will see the woodruff key. If your original key looks good, keep this one as a spare for later. You do not need to take the timing belt pulley off to switch the harmonic balancer pulley though.

 

[ishnish]

Thank you for the answer. Can you clarify what you mean by the timing belt pulley? I went on the vfaq to see what you're referring to and I'm not sure exactly

 

[o0GuitarKid0o]

Thank you for the answer. Can you clarify what you mean by the timing belt pulley? I went on the vfaq to see what you're referring to and I'm not sure exactly

Hes talking about the crank sprocket ,
The timing belt goes around the spocket.
Its got one big bolt in the center and the harmonic balancer bolts directly to it.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

If you remove the timing belt pulley you will see the woodruff key. If your original key looks good, keep this one as a spare for later. You do not need to take the timing belt pulley off to switch the harmonic balancer pulley though.

Yep. Just a normal crank pulley key to keep it from moving and in time. The balancer AND the timing belt pulley have them, you have a new one there. It's small but VERY important.