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Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

posted by  pageda on  Sat Jan 17 01:01 CST 2004
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Looks like I need a new one. Where can I get a Volvo balancer without going to the dealer? Thanks Dan
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85 245 M46 189K, 92 245 A70 116K








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    Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

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    posted by  javalion on  Sat Jan 17 07:21 CST 2004
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    swedishengineering.com is an independent shop that sells parts mail order parts. I have received good OEM prices from them. They offer both Volvo and aftermarket parts. If there is a good aftermarket brand they will offer it. You will have to call them. Ask for Philip. At least go the website and read their article about Jarrod Stenberg.

    There was a post a while back about a person buying an aftermarket HB and the counter-hold tool wouldn’t work in the slots.
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    Tom F Three 940s. Lien holder on two more (the kid's). Rust in pieces, '78 245








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    Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

    posted by  john r. on  Sat Jan 17 05:43 CST 2004
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    I have had good luck with www.borton.com for all of my factory Volvo parts purchases. Their prices were great and they shipped the parts quickly. You can also E-mail them at:parts@borton.com.
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    John R.








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    Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

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    posted by  lucid on  Sat Jan 17 01:17 CST 2004
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    Dan,

    I'm not confident with the cheaper ones. See my response to Hardknocks about 15 posts down, at "Crankshaft Pulley FAQ ? 200".

    Especially if you have vibration concerns as I did. I can' t say the cheapies wouldn't have worked as well, but I don't have the confidence they last as long as OE.

    For the 940, my cost with VCOA discount and free shipping was $145.60 from Beechmont Volvo in Cincinnati. It was worth it to me for the peace of mind that comes from known quality and long life.

    Bruce
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    Bruce Young,
    '93 940-NA (current), '80 GLE V8 (Sold), '86 240dl, '85 244 ti, '83 245t
    '76 244 (R.I.P at 255k), 73 142 (98K), '71 144 (ex circle track car)
    Used '70 144 from '78 to '92, New 144 from '67 to '78, Used '62 122 from '63 to '67








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      Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

      posted by  pageda on  Sat Jan 17 01:51 CST 2004
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      I called a couple of local dealers, one is $245 + tax the other $165 +tax. I guess thats not too bad compared to the price you got. Dan
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      85 245 M46 189K, 92 245 A70 116K








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        Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

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        posted by  lucid on  Sat Jan 17 02:38 CST 2004
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        Dan,

        The $165 sounds about right. Do the other guys wear masks?

        I forgot to say the my philosophy on OE may be age-based. I've done the P-n-P thing for over 20 years, and will do more.

        But for things like Harmonic Balancer — for a car I plan to keep — I want something that may outlast me.

        Bruce
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        Bruce Young,
        '93 940-NA (current), '80 GLE V8 (Sold), '86 240dl, '85 244 ti, '83 245t
        '76 244 (R.I.P at 255k), 73 142 (98K), '71 144 (ex circle track car)
        Used '70 144 from '78 to '92, New 144 from '67 to '78, Used '62 122 from '63 to '67








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          Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

          posted by  clbolt on  Sat Jan 17 04:38 CST 2004
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          When I bought my first 240, a 5 speed 87 245, the pulley was completely separated, the rubber completely gone. I picked up a used replacement from a friend who has a junkyard, and got the car going. The very next week the local pick-n-pull got in a 740 with a brand new genuine Volvo unit, for $10.

          I still have the first one I bought as a spare. Come to think of it, I have no idea why I didn't keep the new one when I sold the car.
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          1991 245, 61k miles, looking for a 5 speed 92-93 245 cheap.








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          Harmonic Balancer 200 1985

          posted by  pageda on  Sat Jan 17 03:45 CST 2004
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          Pick and pulls are pretty picked over in this area, unless you go routinely the chances of getting what you need are pretty slim.

          I take it the $65 scan tec or MTC are not a good choice.

          It is strange how one Volvo dealer gets $70 more than another.

          Thanks Dan
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          85 245 M46 189K, 92 245 A70 116K







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