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06-06-2008, 07:26 PM
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Harmonic balancer Key install
Ok this should be simple but we're having trouble. We have a new key for the harmonic balancer but every time we try to put it on, the key gets pushed (And if we don't stop it gets pushed into the oil pan.) Is there a trick that we are missing here or did my shop supply me with the wrong key?
 (Sorry about the low quality, I hate the stupid "auto focus" on this camera)
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06-06-2008, 07:46 PM
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are you tapping the key totally into the slot?
does it fit all the way in? perhaps there is some grease or sumsuch blocking the key from fitting. I have gotten stubborn keys to go in by slightly inclining them like a ramp so they don't hit the neck on installation. be sure the keyway on the collar is clear of debris...
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06-06-2008, 08:15 PM
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The keyway is definetley clean, we didn't tap the key in for fear of damaging the crankshaft but we do level it first. Inclining it is actually the problem. When we put the hub on the key angles up at the back. This isn't the key that I bought but it looks different. http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/productpage.aspx?pid=106915&cid=11&sid=103
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06-06-2008, 08:22 PM
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*Sigh of relief* Ok never mind, it was a stubborn little bugger but we finally got it.
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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out 1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out) 1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481) "The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."
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06-06-2008, 09:54 PM
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what'd you do to get it to go on?
perfect alignment? sacrifice to the gods?
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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06-07-2008, 12:24 AM
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I have a very long thin flat blade screwdrive that has helped me with a number of keys.
A trick to get them to stick in place is to put a dab of axle grease on them.
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06-07-2008, 01:27 AM
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I had the same problem getting the balancer on the 603. Fortunately the oil pan wasn't on so it was possible to use a stick to keep the key from getting pushed out of place as the pulley slide over. Royal PITA!
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