I chipped the harmonic balancer

[Kupplung]

Hi All,

I chipped the harmonic balancer while trying to pry it off (yes I'm an idiot).

Do you think I can deburr the edges and still use it or replace?

Leaning towards replacing. Don't want to rip up a belt.

Its a Volvo T5 5cyl. engine. 2015 B5254T12.

 

[c502cid]

replace!

 

[bobdoo]

Now you've got a harmonic distortion balancer...

 

[dumkid]

It'll be fine actually. If you look at the crust on the balancer it doesn't look like the belt touches that spot anyway

 

[eljefino]

Deburr and run.

 

[JHZR2]

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/cummins-5-9-harmonic-damper-pulley-damage.330997/

Happened on my 440k mile Cummins. Many miles later it’s no worse for wear.

 

[Sedin26]

I did the same on my Tercel about 150k ago and no issues at all.

 

[Lubener]

The balancer performs many functions and has some stress exerted on it . It's damaged near a belt groove.. I would replace it.

Next time use the proper puller made for the job of removing the balancer.

 

[Trav]

I would replace it. If you look at this example, the small drill marks are balancing marks when it was made, that is all the material it took to make this one out of balance.

 

[Kupplung]

Thanks for all the input. While I'd like to try it out, found a good used for $30 and will go that route.

The puller is in the 3rd drawer of the tool cabinet on the left, btw.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

replace it would be my call... JB weld could also be an alternative

 

[Number_35]

I learned the hard way to put down some towels so as to provide a soft landing for a harmonic balancer that pops off unexpectedly.

 

[Marcozi]

Just chip it on the other side of the balancer.