Harmonic ballancer

[Steve P5b]

Glad this doesn't happen on rover engines. Apparently it's common that the rubber disintegrates all by itself with no apparent signs.

Fortunately it came off when the engine was being started, so didn't do any damage, but have heard stories of them coming adrift at speed and destroying radiators and inlet manifolds and all sorts.Suprised to see hov corroded the bolts and chassis is for a vehicle just 6 years old

[petervdvelde]

Steve,

What is the brand/type of the car?
Peter

[eightofthem (Andy)]

Judging by the corrosion, it has to be Japanese.
Nissan I bet.

[Steve P5b]

Apr 6, 2014 20:05:13 GMT petervdvelde said:

Steve,

What is the brand/type of the car?
Peter

Ford . This engine I believe is also used in Peugeot Volvo 2.2TDI 130 ps.
This belt drives the alternator, air-con, water pump
This could be why they choose to use a harmonic balancer and not a solid one
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XONB9tWoho&feature=player_detailpage#t=1