Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) vibration dampener

[JDinterman]

I checked in the search area b ut came up with little, today coming home from work my truck started vibrating really bad,it was coming from the engine. I get home and find the vibration dampener is loose sooooo I try to tighten the bolts not happening. It looks like the center section has separated but I havent gotten it off yet to be sure. Is there something i'm missing has anyone ever seen this happen before? Any suggestions on a replacement.

 

[JFaughn]

I've seen on other eng. , & have read here that some of the Cummins owners have had that problem , as long as its bad [ if it is ] then your best choice may be one of the liquid filled balancers , I've looked at & read about , but probably will not add one unless mine goes bad , if your going for high RPMs & HPs , thats where there most useful , but as a replacement [ if its needed ] thats the best time to upgrade .

 

[JDinterman]

yeah its broke the whole center section was broken out of it. I am thinking about a fluid damper any suggestions on who has the best price.

 

[Cummins724]

yeah its broke the whole center section was broken out of it. I am thinking about a fluid damper any suggestions on who has the best price.

Opoole has them... . he had a stocker too last time I talked to him.

 

[JDinterman]

thanks for responses, I am fixing this and then going truck shopping every other week its something new! I found a sweet 06 3500 I may go look at.

 

[Cliffman]

Mine has a "wobble". I wonder if that's a sign of it coming apart.

 

[grimesja]

If it is wobbling you need to inspect it. If may be the bolts but more thean likely it's the balancer. Look around on the net for Fluidampers if you want a good damper without spending major bucks. They vary in price by a $100 or more and look fr free shipping $25.