Which harmonic balancer

Any pointers for which replacement I should get for my97 AHU 1.9tdi? It

OEM replacment. There is not much in the way of upgraded parts for this. If you find some. Post them please.

It's worth noting that if your current one is wobbling there's a very good chance the underlying issue is not the harmonic damper but a worn interface between the crank and the crank sprocket, which the harmonic damper bolts to.

Even with the crank bolt very tight wear can still develop, and if not addressed eventually engine damage can result.

If memory serves there's another thread on the forum at the moment by someone with the exact same issue, BTW.

I think I have the Febi replacement but there's also one by Vaico too I think. Both seem to have been made in Turkey IIRC.

40k miles on the Febi without a problem.

Steve

I think I got a vaico on mine. Do NOT get a Vaico. Mine was completely machined wrong and wouldn’t allow the next pulley to settle on it without significant dremel action. Works fine now though.

Thanks

Thanks for this pointer. I've ordered 2 different ones and will post results.

Can someone share the OEM and if easily available, any aftermarket part numbers?
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Phi1osopher said:

Can someone share the OEM and if easily available, any aftermarket part numbers?
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OEM Part number is 028105243T. Naturally the genuine VW part is a hilarious price, over $300.

Found the box from my Febi, it was made in China.

just whatever you do, put some blue thread locker on the bolts and torque them down properly and come back after 500 miles and check them. We just had another thread where the bolts sheared off and the balancer was lost on the road. happend to me too.