How To Replace A Harmonic Balancer on a C6 Corvette

[@mrob5278]

I know this was posted a while ago, but can I just say I am envious of your skill and knowledge! You are a real professional. Thank you!!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe

[@mlampcov]

Thanks to both of you!! I would never have had the courage to do this job without such a comprehensive video. Other than having a Z51 Manual which has some more "stuff" in the way, along with long tube headers which caused an issue getting out the starter, I followed this step by step and VIOLA! Job done! I wish all the videos out here were as comprehensive, showing part/tool numbers, and great quality visuals!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help you out!! Don't forget to subscribe

[@lcypher5579]

Easily the best vid for HB replacement on youtube.....Thanks!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@kingofhuecomundo9394]

@@klowny1969 amigo I need your help I want to get a 2008 bed LS3 harmonic balancer is no good the guy was asking 16k should I buy or not!? Car is clean title less than 120k Miles super clean in and out just that issue

[@dlynn5049]

This is hands down the best HB install video on youtube. Awesome. This 100% makes me second guess doing this myself. Wow.

[@klowny1969]

thanm you sir! Dont forget to subscribe

[@dlynn5049]

@@klowny1969 subscribed, and as an update. My car is currently torn down in my garage and Im replacing the balancer and putting a cam shaft in lol..

[@klowny1969]

@@dlynn5049 sweet!!

[@onemoreboat]

You are my hero! Just finished putting a new harmonic balancer on me Vette. Watching your video first made it very easy to do. Thank you so much!

[@klowny1969]

awesome..glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe!

[@floyd8153]

I doubt it was easy but this surely helped.

[@GregSr]

This week I got my '03 C5 back from the shop to have the harmonic balancer replaced. The original one was starting to separate. There's no way I would attempt this job. I paid $900 to have it done. I'm 70 years old and don't have a lift. I also don't have some of the tools needed to do this.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for commenting and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@mcm95403]

You NEVER want to beat on an aluminum control arm to loosen a tie rod end. ALWAYS use a separator like you did in the video.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for your comment..and don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell

[@coloshoveler]

Outstanding video, key steps explained and clearly visible, all needed steps covered. I watched many videos seeking this information, this was the one that provided all I need. Thanks!

[@klowny1969]

glad i was able to help..dont forget to subscribe

[@joshjackson6240]

about to do a cam swap on my car, the biggest concern i had was figuring out how to get to the balancer. everyone doing cam install videos should just plug this video at the start of their vid.

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks man! And good luck with the cam swap..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@FredFlintstone21]

Awesome video! With the issue from 05 to 2013, maybe more years. One would think GM would have addressed the issue by 2013!

[@klowny1969]

I know right! Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@ajmann1187]

The C5 is the same so the problem goes back to 97'. Everything looked pretty much the same as I remembered doing on my C5 except I might have removed the radiator for extra room. I didn't have that nice little short puller shown here. 😁

[@richarddobreny6664]

Great video, far more challenging than I thought!

[@klowny1969]

.thanks for watching and commenting..dont forget to subscribe

[@chrismunos7741]

Professional video! No bling bling music, so nice. Hopefully my damper lasts a LONG LONG time!!!

[@klowny1969]

Glad I was able to help you out..don't forget to subscribe

[@redsvette]

Very nice video! Thank you for taking time to do this.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@conradts3338]

Glad I watched your video and I'm glad I didn't attempt this repair myself -- I'm a weekend mechanic. LOL. I'm happy to pay someone like you to replace my harmonic balancer on my 2005 Corvette (with only 27500 miles -- jeez does the cost of repairs for this car ever end?). When the mechanic told me it was around $1000 to do the job I thought, "who's zooming who?" Now I see it's an all day job at best and for me that equates to a week!

[@klowny1969]

I'm sorry to hear that you have to pay that much for the fix..good luck and hope you enjoyed the video..don't forget to subscribe

[@koihoshi]

This is a fantastic tutorial. It looks like an absolute bear to do, but 100% worth it.

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..it was quite a bit of work..don't forget to subscribe

[@devendavidoff]

You can leave the rack in for this job if you slide it all the way to the passenger side. Great video.

[@patrickoshea9527]

What do you mean

[@StraightOuttaTheSandbox]

You guys are awesome. This saved me like $1000 by doing it myself. Maybe more. Thanks for making a crappy job doable in my garage!

[@klowny1969]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help you out! Don't forget to subscribe

[@floyd8153]

More like $1500

[@panzerwaffen2873]

@@floyd8153 1500$ where ? Cause even dealership charge no more than 1200$

[@panzerwaffen2873]

Where are you located? Also how long it took ?

[@floyd8153]

@@panzerwaffen2873 I've had 3 estimates on mine in Madison Al. from private garages and none were less than $1200. The dealership wants $1900 but this includes the two tensioners, both belts, crank seal, and all bolts plus 6 hours labor.

[@rockxiong8264]

Wow the best hb replacement video hands down!!

[@klowny1969]

Thank you!! Don't forget to subscribe

[@superduty4556]

What a nightmare. Great job as usual with that Greek technique.

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks..its all abiut the lube

[@jeffwilson4243]

What year is your SD? Mine is a 74 auto buccaneer red with black deluxe.

[@superduty4556]

@@jeffwilson4243 74 SD Formula, Denver Gold with black custom cloth.

[@madmatt1964ify]

That's a lot of work! You good homie! Too much for me alone😊

[@klowny1969]

Thanks..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@madmatt1964ify]

​@@klowny1969 i am subscribed. You bet!

[@danh2134]

Thats some muscle to get that harmonic balancer bolt loose , good job

[@klowny1969]

thanks..yea that would have probably been a nightmare to crack loose without a lift

[@corvettemustang1]

dropped cradle way takes about 2 hours if u have a hoist and rack doesnt need to come out

[@DK-vx1zc]

Great job... What a pain. Great narration as you go thru this... Thanks for sharing. You Da Man !

[@klowny1969]

Thank you sir

[@DirtydogMech]

Klowny thanks for your help man couldnt of done it with out ya !!!

[@klowny1969]

You got it!!

[@alancall5113]

Wow unbelievable great job a little bit more than I want to tackle👍

[@klowny1969]

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[@jodymyers3887]

Just spun the balancer bolt loose driving home tonight 😭🤦. I went with oem bolt how is the Arp bolt holding up?

[@klowny1969]

Sorry to hear..arp works great

[@jodymyers3887]

@@klowny1969 Did you use the Arp lubricant on the threads or Loctite?

[@35057]

My cradle didn’t want to drop down either. No clue why. Was trying to find other non painful videos showing what else I might have been missing. This one gives the meat & potatoes. Engine was disconnected too. Probably the upper A Arms. I disconnected the shocks and it helped a little but still didn’t want to move. Job ended up being more of a pain that it needed to be

[@Timkasa82]

What a pain to do. It’s a good thing u have a car lift. Thumbs up on a great video.

[@klowny1969]

thank you sir!

[@gregpruitt1647]

My God! This is a really big job.

[@klowny1969]

You can do it!!!

[@bobadams3661]

2007 base z51 54M miles. Replace water pump even though no problem with it only because it is available with all out of way?

[@dragonsKeeper210]

What rubber friction washer did you use?

[@populationentertainment460]

Hi, do you have a part number on the rubber seal that you used for the HB? Also, I see in this video that you did not install a keyway. Is it possible to install a key way on the c6? if so what would be the size?

[@anasparekh3049]

Awesome vid man, thanks for the help!!!

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@125sm3]

What a pain that job is, nice to see you still learning your left from your right by putting an L on your glove 😂😂. Great video as always.

[@klowny1969]

LOL I only had left hand gloves..i didn't know what to do 😅

[@fls360]

The L designates lubed and the R designates regret.

[@pedrocols]

Clearly a Chevy. Never disappoints...lol

[@klowny1969]

Lol damn chevy..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@pedrocols]

@@klowny1969 🤣🤣

[@eknuds]

Is there enough wiggle room to just drop the cradle and support the engine?

[@alexralston22]

My C6 Corvette has 25k miles on it. Should I do this asap? Or wait?

[@jesseg5608]

Check the HB periodically for straightness during idling and when during slight revs above 1,000 rpms. Any upright, vertical or horizontal wobbling could indicate elastomer seal on balancer. It is a hit or miss on many C6s. I've seen some at your mileage, or seen no issues even at 140,000 miles!!! Go figure....

[@alfredohidalgoiii7941]

Any leaks down the road with the summit one ?

[@klowny1969]

No all good..thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@jesseg5608]

I would have simply lifted the motor and lower the cradle for just enough clearance...nonetheless, great job!!!

[@klowny1969]

Will that give you the right clearance though? I think the radiator is in the way too..I don't remember..thanks for commenting..and don't forget to subscribe

[@fls360]

My desire for a C6 just went flacid ......big time!

[@klowny1969]

Lol sorry about that

[@fls360]

@@klowny1969 Still got a sniper system on the shelf. I will share with Brianna when i get it done though.

[@klowny1969]

@@fls360 lol Brianna would appreciate it

[@floyd8153]

I've had mine for 10 years. It's like being married to a gorgeous, high maintenance woman. EXPENSIVE and always in need of attention.

[@fls360]

@@floyd8153 most high maintenance women i ever dated, gets traded in on a newer model after they start giving trouble.

[@anasparekh3049]

I want to ask, do you have to position the damper a certain way when putting the new one on? Not alot of talk on this online... need some help

[@puterami123]

Nope. There is no keyway.

[@youssefnouheyri7712]

Hard job but you done very well

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@TheC5corvette]

Oh boy.... I had a issue today with no charging and no power steering.... On inspection i found pully bolt is loose on my 2005..... Im thinking pully spun on crank as i couldnt find anything else.... Will be attempting this in my driveway

[@klowny1969]

damn..good luck

[@TheC5corvette]

@@klowny1969 Actually getting the rack out wasnt as bad as i thought.. Ive done worse.. But,, after i got it out i noticed one power steering line has a O ring, but the other line didnt ?... did i loose it ? im assuming both lines need a o ring

[@floyd8153]

You must have the patience of Job and the memory of an elephant. You guys deserve $125.00 an hour.

[@klowny1969]

Thank you..don't forget to subscribe

[@floyd8153]

@@klowny1969 I subscribed.

[@azrsx12345]

Ordered SUM-C2501 from summit and it did not include that friction washer you put on. Is that supposed to be ordered separately?

[@klowny1969]

you can reuse the old one

[@TheXbox360FanMan]

Hey klowny did you have to have your summit balancer machined to fit the friction washer?

[@klowny1969]

Hi..nope..I think I mentioned something about the friction washer in the video

[@djnemesis82pluss1877]

U could also just remove the cooling fan and maybe the radiator correct ? Doing radiator and water pump on mine hope I don’t have this problem but seems it woulda been easy to do. Or maybe I should do it before I put it back together

[@klowny1969]

eventually this happens to most of them..you might have room if you remove the cooling and radiator..i would have to look at it..don't forget to subscribe

[@jayn3615]

I Don't have a lift, after I get everything apart, is it possible to loosen the harmonic balancer bolt from the top?

[@klowny1969]

I could be wring but iI dont think there is room from the top..don't forget to subscribe

[@bobbromm2269]

Can you forgo the use of the flywheel holder on a manual transmission?

[@klowny1969]

You can try..don't forget to subscribe

[@hector0390]

Just a dumb question but does the harmonic balancer need to be timed or just pop back in?

[@klowny1969]

Just pop back in..don't forget to subscribe

[@crackhead4158]

@@klowny1969 hey what exact model impact is that?😊

[@crackhead4158]

@@klowny1969 can you link all the tools you used as well ?

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Why is a guy with a channel named dirty dog mechanics not doing this job 🤔

[@DirtydogMech]

He let me borrowed his lift but we worked hand in hand through out the whole thing

[@TheOneTrueMvP]

@@DirtydogMech so you're the one that did the weird voice at one point in the middle? Lol

[@DirtydogMech]

@@TheOneTrueMvP Haha actually no that was probably the guy that was helping us film

[@giuseppeverdi1253]

Is this issue with the harmonic balancer only with LS3 engines?

[@klowny1969]

yesir

[@jayn3615]

LS2 too

[@prospect2664]

oof... this is definitely something i cant do on my own.... how often do you need to replace it ?

[@klowny1969]

Should last the life of the engine..don't forget to subscribe

[@prospect2664]

@@klowny1969 so... if the car was crashed 2015 and if they repaired well, then i wont have that problem... good to know

[@TheOneTrueMvP]

How did you take the bolt out? When I try to turn it the whole pulley just spins

[@klowny1969]

i showed in the video the flywheel holding tool..dont forget to subscribe

[@tonymacaluso1265]

If you want to take that to a shop and have that job done how much would it cost I'm thinking maybe two grand

[@klowny1969]

I'm not sure how many hours this job calls for..but you are probably right..don't forget to subscribe

[@John-qz4cv]

How much do you charge to do that work? And the balancer you used does that have the 25% under drive?

[@natez0690]

Most people will slide the rack out of the passenger side to avoid damaging the brake lines.

[@klowny1969]

I think there is no room to do that

[@chemicalspore]

This is when you spring for an under drive pulley.

[@klowny1969]

yes..unless you want to do the whole job over again lol

[@chemicalspore]

@@klowny1969 hahaha no thank you

[@skidco1]

Am I mistaken or did the replacement Balancer look different, i.e. didn't have the rubber section in it?

[@floridrummer88]

yes, aftermarket performance part that should be better than the oem part that has that issue a few years later again..

[@skidco1]

@@floridrummer88 I was unsure about an aftermarket part and fitted a new oem part instead.

[@floridrummer88]

@@skidco1 yes, what i read, the oem parts are crap. But the future will tell. My one is worn out now after 12years of vehicle life. So yours should be also fine for a long time :) In the Video, shown on 22:38 , he is using a Summit SUM C2501. Thats the one he is using. I used a Dayco PB1117Ss. So far, so good..

[@skidco1]

@@floridrummer88 My OEM balancer part was 16 years old on 27,000 miles, just small amounts of rubber deterioration but I changed it plus two tensioner arms/guides (one bad) to be on the safe side. Thanks for your input.

[@codyburnsstreetspeedphotog2468]

Can you give me a link to the flywhee tool asap?

[@klowny1969]

a.co/d/8PNBViG

[@klowny1969]

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[@DovrDovr-rh7pd]

Price on this entire job?

[@klowny1969]

i think it calls for 4 hours if im not mistaken

[@DovrDovr-rh7pd]

@@klowny1969 how much will u charge

[@floyd8153]

6 hours labor at $100 bucks an hour plus approx $600 in parts. Best to replace both tensioners as well.

[@mjphoto45]

My c5 needs one. Hope $600 come on stimulus chexk

[@klowny1969]

good luck lol

[@332ARA]

I use vacuum caps to plug open hydraulic lines

[@klowny1969]

that works..Thank you..dont forget to subscribe!

[@JesusA-wf4rm]

How to change a harmonic balancer on a 2004 LS/SS Monte Carlo

[@klowny1969]

Check my video on how to fix a crankshaft leak..don't forget to subscribe

[@노현민-b9c]

How many N-m is 240bl-f?

[@floridrummer88]

if thats your problem to find out, you should not even start thinking to do that job by yourself...325Nm workshop manual says 330 Nm

[@grbrown17]

Super smooth impressive stuff, studs...but the camera switches are too quick.

[@grbrown17]

Why did y’all have to remove the tie rods and such in this situation?

[@klowny1969]

@@grbrown17 thanks for watching..tie rods had to come out so the rack would slip out....dont forget to subscribe

[@219Tucker]

Had it apart in just over a hour, about 3hrs to do the whole job.........simple

[@klowny1969]

yep.. not too terrible of a job..thanks for commenting.and dont forget to subscribe

[@cablelag]

No way was I attempting this. Dealer cost me $1500 but they sheared two subframe bolts off and had to drill and tap it out so it took them another hour but didn't charge me.

[@klowny1969]

I'm glad that they did good by you..thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe

[@axispowerdiesel]

The sexual innuendos are what I need to help with this job

[@klowny1969]

That's how I learn everything too..don't forget to subscribe

[@brettsauerland4756]

Wouldn’t it maybe be easier to pull the motor mount bolts and just lift the front of the motor enough to clear the rack?

[@klowny1969]

is it possible to do that though in this car? I have to look at it..thanks for the tip and don't forget to subscribe

[@garybegay3028]

Take Two bolts out for motor mounts. Drop the craddle down by loosen 4 bolts. disconnecting shocks absorber. Push the engine up with jack. That should clear to use a hormonic off. Leave the rack and pinion in with all connections. Also made loosen the top a arms each side 4 bolts each side. And disconnect steering shaft too. Done many times. I am not a mechanic by trade.

[@jayn3615]

@@garybegay3028 Have a video? This sounds like a lifesaver.

[@DoomXexec311]

@@garybegay3028 When torquing 240 ft/lbs for the new balancer won't everything be moving now that you unbolted from the mounts?

[@garybegay3028]

@@DoomXexec311 put everything back together. and retorque the balancer. May have to take out or loosen the two bolts that holds the rack and pinion. It's depend a on what socket you have. It's easier more the with shallow socket, better fit between the balancer and rack and pinion

[@pasqualemaniscalco9772]

What is the cost of this job ?

[@floyd8153]

Approx $1500.00 at a garage.

[@dragonsKeeper210]

The Balancer, ARP, and new seal around $300-450 but if you get an ATI HB, then it’s like a $500-600 job if you do it yourself. Better than $1300 at the dealer

[@DovrDovr-rh7pd]

Where u located might need this job done do u have an email?

[@klowny1969]

Sorry not taking any customers at the moment.Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe.

[@riverwizard22]

Damn!!! What a pain...

[@klowny1969]

Yes it can be..don't forget to subscribe

[@panzerwaffen2873]

Call me a liar but my neighbor and I just replaced his 2007 harmonic balancer without removing steering rack or any other stuff ... tricky? Yes but no impossible without removing all those

[@klowny1969]

When I looked at it, the steering rack is right in front of the harmonic balancer. Please explain how to do this without removing anything else, or make a video I would love to see it :) Don't forget to subscribe

[@panzerwaffen2873]

@@klowny1969 I will make a video next time we are replacing HB in another vette ... subscribed already sir merry Christmas happy new year blessings for you and family

[@landmarkboulders6226]

@@panzerwaffen2873 can you explain ?? I don’t see how you did it with removing

[@panzerwaffen2873]

@@landmarkboulders6226 pushing down steering rack... harmonic balancer was destroyed so the bolt came out over the steering rack..

[@derekhahn8897]

How much u charge I need mine done lol

[@klowny1969]

sorry..currently not taking customers

[@spookey7727]

where da fuq you been fam

[@klowny1969]

Lol..covid and house renovation's been holding me down

[@mikearnold9376]

How long before that bolt comes loose torque is 235ft pounds not 35 ft pounds.

[@klowny1969]

Huh?

[@mikearnold9376]

I talked to APR they said torque balancer bolt to 37 ft pounds then tighten another 140 degrees. Or just torque it to 235 ft pound.

[@i.b.9903]

Wow what a pain.

[@klowny1969]

Yes it is lol..don't forget to subscribe

[@Okami400]

Fml, I am not looking forward to this job.

[@klowny1969]

It is a bit of work..don't forget to subscribe

[@javiderek31]

I gotta do this to install my pro charger. Only thing I won’t have is extra hands to remove the steering rack out 🥲

[@klowny1969]

Lol those do come in handy..don't forget to subscribe