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BMW E46 - Harmonic Balancer

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  • 22-06-2007 11:34am
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    spockety
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    Mate of mine just had to get his Harmonic Balancer replaced at a cost of nearly 600 quid (300+ for the part, 2 hours labour) in his 2004 320d.

    He says they weren't surprised at it going, and that it's a known issue. I've never heard of this problem before, certainly not widespread... anyone else know if it is a very widespread problem on the E46? Not an expense I'd look forward to.


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    omega man
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    God, ever since i bought my 320D im reading of these 'known' common faults that seem to cost a lot to repair! Haven't heard this one but have you checked the bmwland forum perhaps?

    http://www.bmwland.co.uk/talker/viewforum.php?f=4&sid=1114d3001d44b01699c77c9ef2d821b6


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    spockety
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    omega man wrote:
    God, ever since i bought my 320D im reading of these 'known' common faults that seem to cost a lot to repair! Haven't heard this one but have you checked the www.bmwland.co.uk forum perhaps?

    Bah, you can't search that site without registering.. I'm sick of registering for message boards! Are you registered?


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    peasant
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    Havent't got the foggiest what a "harmonic balancer" is or does.

    But I reckon for a spare part with such a poetic name 600 euros is a steal :D


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    omega man
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    spockety wrote:
    Bah, you can't search that site without registering.. I'm sick of registering for message boards! Are you registered?


    Funny you say that as I couldn't be bothered registering for that reason either!


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    omega man
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    peasant wrote:
    Havent't got the foggiest what a "harmonic balancer" is or does.

    But I reckon for a spare part with such a poetic name 600 euros is a steal :D


    http://www.autopartscorner.com/harmonic_balancer/bmw_harmonic_balancer.html


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    peasant
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    Ahhh ...so the "harmonic balancer" turns out to be a rather mundane timing belt pulley :D

    In that case 600 euros is a rip-off ! :p


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