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04-13-2009, 08:06 PM
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stuck harmonic balancer
hello all. i just got a 1996 firebird. with a 3.8 V6 t-tops and alot of problems. i ran a code test and it said i need a crank sensor and a MAF sensor. both easy jobs. or i thought. i got the crank sensor but the harmonic balancer wont come off. i took the center bolt out but it wont move. i tryed auto zone for a puller but they had nothing to help... any lil trick to pop it off??????
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04-13-2009, 08:20 PM
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Clean the corrosion terminals plugs where the senors plug in and re-run code test.
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04-13-2009, 09:02 PM
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up date. i just tryed to start it and its dead. it turns over but no fire. so i think the crank sensor just took a dump. any clue how to get the balancer off.
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04-13-2009, 09:16 PM
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anyone??? HELP
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04-14-2009, 10:42 AM
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ok i got a gear pull from napa and i hope that will work. bout to got try it now
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04-14-2009, 10:58 AM
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If the 3.8 is anything like the LT1 the balancer bolts onto a hub. It is the hub that comes off in a different manner.
There is some info to be gained in the 82 - 02 Firebird and TA Tech area. You might have a bit more luck with this question on a site for late models and V6's. This Forum is primarily aimed at traditional Pontiac motors and older vehicles. Stewart
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#7
04-15-2009, 06:36 AM
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Quote:
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#8
04-16-2009, 08:03 PM
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Fun... My 99 Chev with 3.1 threw the crank sensor codes after a replaced balancer (outer ring slipped 3/4", throwing belt). Knowing balancer was new, eventually replaced both crank sensors, cam sensor, balancer a 2nd time (still warrantied), and timing gears/chain. End result after taking it to a shop in frustration was that the slotted ring on the balancer had been pressed in too far, causing the crank sensor to occasionally lose the trigger signal.
Autozone parts - it sucks to buy new parts that were manufactured incorrectly.
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#9
04-16-2009, 09:17 PM
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ya. i had win that happens.. i hve got cv axels from autozone that made more noise than the old ones..... but i got it together.. it was the lil plastic cover. it was rubbing the balancer. i trimmed it and now its working great. starts every time i hit the key.
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