Harmonic balancer

Asked by Guru9PG6G Jul 15, 2017 at 09:26 PM about the 1990 Buick Electra Park Avenue Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Will it harm car if I drive with a bad harmonic balancer

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Possibly. Vibrations set up in the engine could cause accelerated wear. If the main pulley fell off you would lose the function of all the engine accessories.

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Bob answered 7 years ago

If the balancer comes apart it possibly could damage the engine or related parts. Don't drive it, get it repaired.

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