I purchased a harmonic balancer for my 90 240 not even a year ago. The rubber has moved that should be sandwiched in between the two layers of metal. Right out of the box, I new something was wrong. I had to file out the holes so the hold-steady tool could fit in the ovals. The casting was terrible! Lately, I've been hearing squeaks at start up and strange running issues. I never marked the rubber and the metal with white-out, until today. I had two alternator belts on, but one somehow became shredded off a while ago, dunno if that is related...
In your opinion, has anyone had luck with aftermarket balancers? If so, what brand(s) are reputable? These are some that I was considering purchasing. The only one that had a review was the Genuine Volvo. However, none of these say where they were made, or provide any feedback. I believe that the one I purchased before is a MTC, so I won't be buying another one of those.
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1990/volvo/240/engine_mechanical/crankshaft_pulley.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/9135194-0-Dorman-Harmonic-Balancer-New-for-Volvo-940-740-240-960-594-032/132631759181?fits=Model%3A240%7CMake%3AVolvo&epid=1318865760&hash=item1ee178094d:g:8aYAAOSwxMhdYnbd
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-engine-crankshaft-pulley-9135194oe#reviews
https://www.ipdusa.com/products/564...ancer-damper-pulley-aftermarket-vm375-9135194
Thank you for everyone's future advice!
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In your opinion, has anyone had luck with aftermarket balancers? If so, what brand(s) are reputable? These are some that I was considering purchasing. The only one that had a review was the Genuine Volvo. However, none of these say where they were made, or provide any feedback. I believe that the one I purchased before is a MTC, so I won't be buying another one of those.
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1990/volvo/240/engine_mechanical/crankshaft_pulley.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/9135194-0-Dorman-Harmonic-Balancer-New-for-Volvo-940-740-240-960-594-032/132631759181?fits=Model%3A240%7CMake%3AVolvo&epid=1318865760&hash=item1ee178094d:g:8aYAAOSwxMhdYnbd
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-engine-crankshaft-pulley-9135194oe#reviews
https://www.ipdusa.com/products/564...ancer-damper-pulley-aftermarket-vm375-9135194
Thank you for everyone's future advice!
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