Harmonic balanc

ALAN54

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1988 DODGE LANCER
2.5L
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

I need to replace the harmonic balancer no my old car. What I need to know is the balancer vehicle specific or engine specific?
I threw the crankshaft pulley and broke all the bolts holding it on, Then had someone else fix it for me should have done it myself. Now I have a lot of vibration when the car is accelerating. I hope that this is the problem.

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HMAC300

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They are engine specific if it vibrates when just idling then revving up it may be the balancer otherwise it may be tires/axle shaft etc. So check those first. If you need to remove balancer remove bolts holding it in and it may just come out or you will need a puller that auto parts stores may rent.

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Sunday, May 15th, 2016 AT 3:32 PM

ALAN54

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The vibration is there when it is idling and in park, but gets worse when I put it in gear. And even more so when I give it some gas. I can barrow a puller from AutoZone and have two self-service salvage yards in my area to get parts from. Will the year of the car make a difference or should I try to keep it in the years of 1986-89 or will one off any 2.5L engine work?

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Sunday, May 15th, 2016 AT 3:43 PM

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