Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Harmonic Balancer Question

[MARK JAQUITH]

Harmonic balancer question--On a 2001. 5 3500 HO 6 spd- If a fluidamper

balancer is installed--can the belt be changed without taking the balancer off?























2001. 5 3500 6sp HO 4x4 quad cab 275 inj edge ez 228500 miles orig vp

 

[Joe Mc]

Yes. Belt change should be no different than with the stock dampener. I've had an fluidamper for many miles now and never an issue with the belt change. 99 and 01. 5 shouldn't be any different - emphasis on "shouldn't" . . . .

 

[MARK JAQUITH]

Thanks for the reply--I am changing steering gear box- links- vac pump rebuild-ps pump harmonic balancer first of week-Hope there will be no unexpected happnings.



Thanks Mark

 

[CAPTPHIL]

Yes it can. Installed mine last week, 1800mi. later towing 14000lb 5`er, I wish I had done it long ago. You won`t believe how much vibration it takes out of the 6-speed.
Good Luck Capt. Phil