Volkswagen Harmonic Balancer
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Torsional vibration is the name given to the intermittent vibration
which occurs when an object twists around its axis. This occurrence
typically takes place in the crankshafts of most internal combustion
engines. The torque spike that results from the ignition of the air and
fuel mixture inside the cylinder as well as the resulting rebound
creates the effect known as the torsional harmonic vibration.
Unfortunately, torsional harmonic vibration is potentially damaging as
it may cause the crankshaft to actually break.
The effect known as torsional harmonic vibration can be controlled only
by the efforts of a singular device. This device is known as the
harmonic balancer. The harmonic balancer is the contraption that is
part of the crankshaft pulley and connected to the crankshaft of the
engine itself. The harmonic balancer also goes by the names crank
pulley damper and vibration damper.
The harmonic balancer is made of two pieces connected by a rubber disc
and spring loaded friction discs. It is especially designed to be able
to dampen the vibrations coming from the crankshaft and the camshaft of
the engine. This device also keeps those vibrations from spreading
through the engine and to the rest of the car. This way, damage to the
crankshaft as well as to other parts of the vehicle is avoided
altogether.
Because of the harmonic balancer, the operation of the crankshaft
remains as smooth as possible. Smooth operation and reduced vibration
of the crankshaft results to better engine operation. Consequently,
vehicle operation and performance is better as a result of the
employment of this device. Volkswagen vehicles, because they have
Volkswagen harmonic balancers to thank for, are proud to possess
crankshafts which operate smoothly and have reduced vibration as
opposed to those which fare ordinarily with the use of harmonic
balancers of average level.
The reason why Volkswagen vehicles are relatively free from torsional
vibration is because they employ quality harmonic balancers that work
twice as hard compared to other harmonic balancers in existence. The
presence of these contraptions on Volkswagen vehicles eliminate
torsional harmonic vibration and all its effects, making it easier for
the concerned Volkswagen vehicles to perform at their best.
Volkswagen harmonic balancers, because of their worth, can be
classified as one of those on which the great performance of Volkswagen
vehicles depend on. With these superb devices, there is nothing that
can get in the way of greatness as far as the performance of Volkswagen
vehicles is concerned. Meanwhile, replacement Volkswagen harmonic
balancers are always available here at Parts Train, your leading online
source of replacement and aftermarket parts and accessories. All
Volkswagen harmonic balancers available here are guaranteed to be of
excellent quality.
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Harmonic Balancer Puller
OTC HARMONIC BALANCER PULLER KIT -- Includes 3-jaw puller, four lengths of forcing rods, forcing screw with a 3/8 in. square drive for ratchet use, and 3/4 in. hex for wrench or socket use; Designed for removing damper pulleys in tight engine compartments without removing the radiator; For use on GM 2000 Generation III 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L 6.0L, and 8.1L V8s, Cadillac 4.5, 4.6, and 4.9L V8s beginning in 1988, Chevrolet trucks 2003 to later 4.2L I6, 2004 to current 3.5L I5, and 2005 to current 2.8L I4, Chrysler engines from 1990 to later including 2.0L, 2.4L-4s, 2.5L, 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L, and 3.8L V6s, Ford 1995 to later V8 engines with 3 spoke pressed on damper, and Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995 to 1999 2.0L DOHC non-turbo.
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Harmonic Balancer Installer Adapter
LISLE HARMONIC BALANCER INSTALLER ADAPTER -- M14 X 1.5; An adapter for harmonic balancer installer part number 52650.
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Harmonic Balancer Installer Adapter
LISLE HARMONIC BALANCER INSTALLER ADAPTER -- 1/2 in. x 1.5; An adapter for harmonic balancer installer part number 52650.
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Harmonic Balancer Puller
OTC CHRYSLER CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLER INSERT -- This tool is used to remove crankshaft damper whenever timing belt, water pump, head gasket, or front cover service is required; Paired with OTC part number 1026 3-jaw Grip-O-Matic puller, it can be used when servicing 2.4L 4-cyl. and 2.5L V6 engines used in 1995 and newer Cirrus, Stratus, and Breeze; Also services 2.0L 4-cyl. engines in 1995 and newer Neon.
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Harmonic Balancer Installer Adapter
LISLE HARMONIC BALANCER INSTALLER ADAPTER -- 3/4 - 16; An adapter for harmonic balancer installer part number 52650.
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