Wobbly Harmonic Damper?

[Mike Arman]

>From: Robert Deis <rdeis at io.com>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Wobbly Harmonic Damper?
>
>
>Morning, all.  I noticed what looked like a large wobble in the harmonic
>damper/crank pully over the weekend.
>
>I know that on some cars the rubber part of the damper wears out and the
>unit must be replaced before it sreands you-- is this a concern in a type
>44?
>


Yes, it happens on type 44 (this time I'm gonna make sure I'm talking about
the right car . . . )

Part is a $20 you-pull-it junkyard item, don't even think about new from a
dealer. On mine, it would throw the alternator belts.

Remember you need to torque the sucker down good, so this *might* be a good
time to change the timing belt and water pump - you're there anyway.




Best Regards,

Mike Arman, who has BTDT too. (on type 44, anyway!)