Is my harmonic balancer bad?

Question

2005 dodge grand caravan.   Harmonic balancer wobbles.   Please look at the picture and tell me what you think

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Do you think it's healed itself since you asked 20 hours ago?

Jdiggity · Answer

I finally got around to replacing it.  Here's a before and after photo before I put the new one on the van. The old one does look like the rubber is uneven and the squealing noise is gone with the new one.

Anonymous · Answer

That is not a harmonic balancer.  That is just a pulley wheel.

techpaddle · Answer

Considering that Dayco, ATP and Ultra make replacement pullies for your vehicle, I would say it is probably a common issue having a defective harmonic balancer.

thebax2006 · Answer

I told you last time that harmonic balancers can separate. replace it if it wobbles.

jimanddottaylor · Answer

Can not tell from the still picture but likely it is either loose of bent.  If it is loose, just tighten it.  If it is bent, it may be Ok or it may need replacement.  Have no specs on how perfect it has to be

? · Answer

If it wobbles, it's loose or bad.

Is my harmonic balancer bad?

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