Need To Replace Harmonic Balancer...

Is anyone running this one?

https://metalmanparts.com/product.sc?productId=476&categoryId=19

How is it working out for you?

It’s the updated design and a decent brand. What’s are you worried about?

-Todd

It costs less than others. But you usually get what you pay for. So just wanted to hear from some users.

mustangmarty said:

It costs less than others. But you usually get what you pay for. So just wanted to hear from some users.

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Cost doesn’t really matter so much as the factory it came out of... I used a Vemo balancer that had a manufacturing defect that prevented the water pump pulley from fully seating in it. Painful as it was, I had to grind a bit of it off to get the pulley on without interference. I suspect you won’t run into that issue with the Febi.

Years ago I bought the last one he had for my B4 before price increased to the $130 range. I'd trust Dennis to supply quality parts, he's been a vendor and trusted TDI mechanic for years here, he wouldn't sell anything that he wouldn't put on a car in his shop.

Part is ordered and will be here Tuesday. Hopefully this will help my engine run more smoothly as well as more quietly again.

Box and picture say febi, ad says corteco. Either way I like both companies for rubber components

Good price you found there. Paid $35 more 3 years ago for the Vaico part from IDParts.
https://www.idparts.com/serpentine-belt-harmonic-balancer-a3b4-p-687.html