I recently had my 60K checkup for my Spec, and asked the dealer to investigate a rattling noise I was getting. It's a rapid ticking noise that happens as the car gets warmer, and can only be heard when the car is still.
Anyway, here is what the tech wrote:
"Tech found noise to be coming from harmonic balancer. Balancer is very wobby. Balancer is an Aftermarket balancer.
Tech removed drive belts and removed balancer for inspection. Tech found key on the crank was not lined up properly with the balance. Has been incorrectly installed. Key is damaged and has been shoved into crank and key does not have much material. Recommend removing lower pan and eng cover to replace crank key."
I installed an SWA pulley w/ some friends, and I don't remember aligning any sort of key. The report says that I have an aftermarket balancer. I thought the balancer and pulley were different. The car isn't rattling anymore since I got it back from them, so I guess this explanation is at least partially right? I just wanted to make sure I'm not getting swindled before I wind up dropping over $700 on this repair. Let me know what you guys think.. or if I have any other avenues to approach this prob.
Anyway, here is what the tech wrote:
"Tech found noise to be coming from harmonic balancer. Balancer is very wobby. Balancer is an Aftermarket balancer.
Tech removed drive belts and removed balancer for inspection. Tech found key on the crank was not lined up properly with the balance. Has been incorrectly installed. Key is damaged and has been shoved into crank and key does not have much material. Recommend removing lower pan and eng cover to replace crank key."
I installed an SWA pulley w/ some friends, and I don't remember aligning any sort of key. The report says that I have an aftermarket balancer. I thought the balancer and pulley were different. The car isn't rattling anymore since I got it back from them, so I guess this explanation is at least partially right? I just wanted to make sure I'm not getting swindled before I wind up dropping over $700 on this repair. Let me know what you guys think.. or if I have any other avenues to approach this prob.