Bro! Thank you for this video! Working on an 08 Mustang, and this thing has been giving me grief for like 4 weeks! I found your video this morning, it was out this afternoon! I hope you're doing well!

I've been busting my knuckles and broke 2 pullers from every attempt and every other "tip" video I've found..... this is the ONLY video that actually helped me get the harmonic balancer off within 2 minutes. You're a true hero. Also a tip for getting the new balancer on, you can smack it partiallly on with a mallet, hitting each side, top and bottom to get it on as much as you can, then put the center bolt in, slowly turn it as you lightly tap the pulley and it will go right in without a struggle :)

THANK YOU Great video. I am actually pulling ,,, Pulled my Harmonic Balancer as I'm writing this Thank You Comment. Your great and you are very smart. This video ( and your 4.0 rebuild vid) Has taught me a lot and gave me the confidence to do my engine.

Home buoy is a LIFE SAVER!!!

Yes, strong enough bolts is the key phrase. OEM 57187 kit’s bolts broke under the stress, so I will get it done this way. Thank you sir!

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Nic job, once you get done with the balance bolt, pull the balance off!, or tap it lightly on either side with a rubber mallet, it will come then you don't have to use the 1/4" extension. Thank you . Keep up the good work.

Men u just save my life today....thanks

Wow how easy with your idea's!!! Thankx likeD n SUBSCRIBED!!!

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you

I’ve done everything in the order you showed and my crank bolt is out (Spun in 5-6 threads) but I broke my puller tool in half. I have a new one but any suggestions on getting it free from the key and shaft so I can remove it.

Just figured I'd throw this in. AutoZone has a OEM rental tool (57306) for installing this balancer, has a m12x1.5 stud and nut.

Is there a way to check the jack shaft chain tensioner? Also how long are them 1/4” bolts?

very helpful video

So while trying to get the puller bolts screwed in to remove the balancer, it turned just a tad bit, will this cause issues with timing?

Hey nick how long are those 1/4 bolts, are they 6”?

I hope you can help me the screw broke inside and I don’t know how to take this off the vehicle

Thank you! Blessings

What if the wheel is turning when you try to get the center bolt out

How to get it off without the belt drive part on it and its in the vehicle still

Holy crap, thank you.

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

No problem

Dude my balancer is so tight on, I started rotating the motor over from hand cranking the pulley, why?

How long the 2 bolts

I really like your videos. Do you have a video of how to torque a harmonic balance while it is on the engine stand?

@iamdjnam

Жыл бұрын

I don’t. What I do is clamp vice grips on the flywheel and set them against the dowels on the block. It’ll hold the engine from spinning.

@charliethiede3992

Жыл бұрын

I also used a belt wrench and jammed it against the ac compressor and that worked for me. Although if it’s on the stand this probs wouldn’t work.

Have you seen any of the redesigned pulleys fail? I have a 2010 that throws a p0320 DTC, more so after a hot soak. I suspect the balancer may be slipping once hot but it was replaced once in 2018. Can't find much else wrong. CKP, harness, shielding, grounds all ok.

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Never.

Hey Nick I finally got the correct bolt, with the other bolt, the wrong one it came with a washer. I can’t tell looking at my harmonic pulley if there was a washer on it originally?

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

No washer

Could you use the crank holder tool to keep the engine from turning while torquing the balancer bolt?

@iamdjnam

Жыл бұрын

Yeah or wedge the flywheel

My 2008 Ford explorer 4.0 was thrown off 2 serpentine belts in the last week, the only thing I could find was the that the harmonic balancer pulley does not free spin, could be throwing the belt, can these seize and mean it's time for a replacement? Thanks

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Harmonic balancer does not free spin. They only spin when the engine is on. It could’ve broke at the seam and be misaligned.

My engine is in my truck (not on an engine stand). I don't have an impact wrench. When I go to loosen the crank bolt (using a breaker bar), will I be able to use the belt to keep the engine from rotating counterclockwise? Please advise. Many thanks!

@iamdjnam

5 ай бұрын

Put the breaker bar on the bolt and the handle against the ground. Then bump (BUT DONT START) the starter. The torque from the starter will break the bolt loose.

@TheBruceTR

5 ай бұрын

@@iamdjnam - Genius! Thank you!

so i messed up and snapped one of the bolts inside the harmonic balancer i dont know what to do now i would try to extract it but i dont have enough room

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

3 jaw puller will get that balancer off no problem

How do you service the front seal? Is there a tool to insert it? 4:01 I have the installer for the rear main seal. Is there something like it for the front?

@iamdjnam

3 ай бұрын

Tap it in with a large socket or length of pvc pipe

@MetalMusic1134

3 ай бұрын

@@iamdjnam thank you for your reply! I had a piece of pipe that was just about the right size. It worked great! Thanks

How can I pull that off if my hose on my harmonic balancer doesn't go all the way through because mine's don't go all the way through

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta find the threads of the bolt holes then use that

Could this affect timing if done poorly. Or on the replacement?

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

No. Replacing harmonic balancer will not mess with the timing.

So I thank you for being such a good resource . I opened my 04 ranger and the balance shaft is not there is this normal.

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Makes no difference. Just order the timing kit without the balance shaft.

@JoeBlowski

2 жыл бұрын

Balance shaft is for 4 wheel drive.

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Mhm :3

@GWAR1982

2 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam what’s the weird gasket or shim for in the kits. It comes wrapped with the oil restrictor plug . Steel o ring or shim.

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Goes around the hydraulic tensioners

Hey, my quarter inch bolt broke off at the head. Now, half of the bolt is stuck in the hole and the nut wont unscrew from the back. What do I do now? Any advice?

@lawxx6

3 жыл бұрын

Try and use some penatrent spray and a reverse drill bit and try backing out the bolt

@Calidreams_2023

3 жыл бұрын

@@lawxx6 Hey, thank you so much. I was able to get it out eventually. I ended up using a mirror and realized the bolt bent into the nut at a weird angle. I twerked & jiggled it a little bit and it came right out. 😅

My crank bolt turns when I use the tool to remove the balancer

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

Need the end with the point on it. You have too much surface area so it’s turning the bolt.

What do u charge for the timing chain service. ‘02 Explorer Sport. Thnks

@iamdjnam

11 ай бұрын

If you bring me the engine roughly 600

Dumb question, but what bolts did you use to hold engine on stand? Bellhousing bolts?

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Bellhousing bolt thread but I used grade 8 they’re about 4 inches long iirc

@hondaslave-kd6hi

2 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam thanks, I picked up some m10 90mm 1.5 pitch but only 3/4 long. I'll look around more. Thanks

can this be done with the engine installed in an explorer?

@iamdjnam

Жыл бұрын

Yes I just did one. Didn’t even need to remove radiator.

Thank you! Do you mind if I give you credit in the video I'm filming?

@iamdjnam

2 ай бұрын

That would be great. Thank you!

@89G

2 ай бұрын

@@iamdjnam I'm working on an OHV, but it's removed the same way. It's been a long time since I did a 4.0, so I'm glad I found your video before I broke my puller. LOL.

Could a 3/8 x 8" extension be used in place of 1/4" extension?

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that should be fine.

@RickP654

3 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam Thank you so much. My nephew just came and borrowed some tools to change the engine after jumping time. The guy he got the engine to replace it told him he would have to put his old balancer on because he had sold it off that engine. He then told him the tool to replace it with would cost him over 100 dollars. I knew someone would have found a different and cheaper way to do the job. I thank you for posting your job information. I am also a Ford man but to old and broke down health wise to do much mechanicing anymore. Thanks again for a great and informative video.

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

And that’s exactly why I make these videos. No sense in paying for a tool that you don’t need. Thank you for watching and commenting.

@JoeBlowski

2 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam 3/8" extension will not fit in the threaded hole !

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeBlowski kk

Same process for putting it back on or no?

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

All you have to do is tap it half way on with a rubber mallet then use the crank bolt to pull it on the rest of the way. Very easy!

How do you bipass the ac pulley

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea

Hey I’m trying to find the Harmonic balancer INSTALLER for a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, I’ve tried two separate ones and they both weren’t long enough to do what needed to be done, so if you can paste a link to the installer’s you use i would greatly appreciate it, this is all i have to do is push the harmonic balancer into position… PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!

@iamdjnam

Жыл бұрын

If you need to install, literally grease the snout of the balancer, take a rubber mallet and hammer it on. No install tool needed.

@christophermichael5256

Жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam I had already tried that before and it wasn’t budging past a certain limit, now the engine is back in the car bcuz I thought it was back far enough and when i started it the belt and everything would go around but it’s just not back far enough for the belt to not be slightly slipping and causing the issue of the engine to idle roughly, like when i look at it as it spins its like it would slip off if it has the chance to, i think the only reason it didn’t slip off is bcuz I upgraded my alternator and put a smaller belt on, but that was on long before my Rear cassette obliterated and i had to redo everything, so the proper tool is what is needed so i don’t have to take the engine out again to get that leverage of hammering the harmonic balancer on you know? I could just remove the fan and radiator to use the tool, ultimately i can try to hammer it in that way with those removed but I don’t believe i would have nearly enough space to get that leverage

The problem I’m having is the the whole thing is turning. Any suggestions?

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta hold the flywheel

@mikeb5981

3 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam thanks for the reply I finally got it after almost 2 hrs 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ thanks for the quick reply. God bless

What length bolts?

@iamdjnam

Жыл бұрын

Depends on balancer. 5 inch with washers.

Nice work, bro-duder. I would bro down 🍺 with you any day. 😎

This is why all good mechanics are Chevy guys.

@verdantgrottobarbell5279

26 күн бұрын

You have to be a good mechanic if you drive a Chevy

Thanks for the good video! Question. I'm taking my 4.0 engine apart to get to a broken chain guide. I'm mostly dismantled but while trying to get the balancer bolt out I don't want to hurt the engine. Do I need to keep the balancer from spinning while trying to take out the 19mm? Thanks!

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

If you are using an impact it shouldn’t turn. But it’s okay if it spins.

@roberthull4257

3 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam Cool. Thank you! This is my first time tearing an engine apart. Hoping I can replace the tension cartridge or find why the engine was sounding like a diesel tractor. I'm doing it while still in the Mustang because I don't have a lift.

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

Do keep in mind if your noise is the rear cassette the engine must be removed.

@roberthull4257

3 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam Thanks. It sounds like it's just the front one. right behind the power steering pump. I thought it was a bad power steering pump at first until I saw a few videos with the same sound.

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

You can confirm by removing the valve cover and inspecting before going through all the work of taking apart the balancer

Are you worried about pulling threads when using crank bolt at first?

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

Nope! It’s grabbing like half the bolt which is plenty. I never install them using the bolt to pull it on, I’ve seen the threads come out so many times.

@hondaslave-kd6hi

2 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam thanks again, so it should slide back on completely

@iamdjnam

2 жыл бұрын

It won’t go on without resistance. You’ll need a rubber mallet or a long piece of threaded rod the same pitch as the bolt.

You had a ChrisFix vibe going on, but we saw your face and it ruined the illusion! lol, JK! Great video. I tried my best to get M8x1.25 to thread in there. Is that the usual size it takes? If so, my threads are jacked and I'll just use this method.

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about the pitch. It’s honestly never worked for me so I always use the through bolt.

@TreyCook21

3 жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam Got it to work. M8x1.25 is correct. I used a spare bolt and cut a groove up the threads like a thread chaser. That cut out the rust and grime so the puller bolts went in easy. Your video got me started in the right direction.

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you were able to make it work

How long are those bolts?

@iamdjnam

Жыл бұрын

4.5”

@midnightron9067

Жыл бұрын

@@iamdjnam off to Lowes I go! Thanks brother!!

Just a little tick tip for everybody that owns this engine every 60,000 mi you must replace the timing chain hydraulic tensioners if you ignore the maintenance the plastic guides of the timing chain will break eventually because the hydraulic tensioners sees up eventually because they have little filter screens inside if they're not replaced every 60 to 50,000 MI they're going to have problems with your timing chain no matter what keep up your oil change full synthetic every 3,000 miles

@dooby1445

Жыл бұрын

Oil change every 3k mile is some boomer shit. Absolutely unnecessary in every metric for full synthetic oils. Stop spreading these wive tales lol

@iamdjnam

Жыл бұрын

10k

@verdantgrottobarbell5279

26 күн бұрын

3k for conventional

@verdantgrottobarbell5279

26 күн бұрын

210k miles on mine and they look straight from the factory. My problem is the puddle didn’t look that deep… Full Aspiration and seized the pistons. Thankfully I didn’t throw a Rod

my name is don i like fords to

@iamdjnam

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Don! I love fords, it’s all my family owns! :)

@benjaminboundey3597

2 жыл бұрын

Dude. seriously? Fords are the best.

P.o.s. engine

@verdantgrottobarbell5279

26 күн бұрын

Nuh-uh You are…

Don't use an extension to put in the crank. It can bend and get stuck in the crank snout.