harmonic balancer... in the Nick of time?

Hockey13 · 07-08-2016, 03:43 AM

so I change it tonight... Nick of time I'd say. one problem is I ordered a febi and got this... can't find any info about it. a call to fcp is in store for later today. Anyone have info on it?

Persian Whisperjet · 07-08-2016, 07:18 AM

I had mine done yesterday at 71K at BPC (preventative, but it was starting to show some play).

magicbmw · 07-08-2016, 07:48 AM

Is this a common problem?

rulonger · 07-08-2016, 07:58 AM

I just rolled over 83 K. What is the consensus as to preventative replacement?

I am trying to hold on until the Fluidamp is available, but ...

PGas32 · 07-08-2016, 08:15 AM

I ordered a Febi from FCP a week or two ago and was told that they're out of stock. A Vaico part was offered to me instead. I declined - I'll try to hold out for the Fluidamper at this point

chau · 07-08-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by magicbmw

Is this a common problem?

VERY common. Refer to this thread. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1254534

Hoooper · 07-08-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rulonger

I just rolled over 83 K. What is the consensus as to preventative replacement?

I am trying to hold on until the Fluidamp is available, but ...

I would just wait. You can always inspect it without removing it if you want. Mine at 135k looks OK still, just inspected this weekend while doing the downpipe. I'm trying to hold out for the fluidampr replacement part.

natefank · 07-08-2016, 02:12 PM

How do you check to see if it is going out? I have 116k now

Hockey13 · 07-08-2016, 02:30 PM

~96,650mi.

~98,800mi.

Hockey13 · 07-08-2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by natefank

How do you check to see if it is going out? I have 116k now

u have to visually inspect...

Hockey13 · 07-08-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PGas32

I ordered a Febi from FCP a week or two ago and was told that they're out of stock. A Vaico part was offered to me instead. I declined - I'll try to hold out for the Fluidamper at this point

interesting... I ordered a few weeks ago but just got to it... I'm not happy that I didn't receive a febi... I bought from FCP because they showed it in stock. I was never told anything as to why I was sent this brand which isn't even listed on their site... called today but had just closed due to summer hours...

Hoooper · 07-08-2016, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by natefank

How do you check to see if it is going out? I have 116k now

Visual inspection. Thinking about it, this might be the first legitimate use for a selfie stick. Its in a place that would be kind of tough to inspect with a mirror, but selfie stick...

Hockey13 · 07-08-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoooper

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Originally Posted by natefank

How do you check to see if it is going out? I have 116k now

Visual inspection. Thinking about it, this might be the first legitimate use for a selfie stick. Its in a place that would be kind of tough to inspect with a mirror, but selfie stick...

I just held my phone don't I the service flash to on and guess and took photos. no stick needed.

Gearhead51 · 07-13-2016, 10:24 PM

Mine died halfway between STL and ATL (Nashville.) I installed the Vauco unit. I'll let you know if it croaks. It had spokes and vents in the back the oem one didn't.

Gearhead51 · 07-13-2016, 10:24 PM

Mine died halfway between STL and ATL (Nashville.) I installed the Vaico unit. I'll let you know if it croaks. It had spokes and vents in the back the oem one didn't.

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Persian Whisperjet Kind of a Big Deal 167 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (0)	I had mine done yesterday at 71K at BPC (preventative, but it was starting to show some play). __________________
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magicbmw Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 335d BPC II+Tune,EGR/SCR, Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335D Sedan [0.00] 2011 335D Sedan [0.00]	Is this a common problem?
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rulonger Lieutenant 111 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2011 335d E90 & 2010 328i E91 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I just rolled over 83 K. What is the consensus as to preventative replacement? I am trying to hold on until the Fluidamp is available, but ... __________________ 2011 335d Deep Sea Blue on Beige (stock except for the cheap ass wheels from PO) 2010 328i Tasman Green on Saddle (stock)
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PGas32 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 224 Posts Drives: Super Duty Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I ordered a Febi from FCP a week or two ago and was told that they're out of stock. A Vaico part was offered to me instead. I declined - I'll try to hold out for the Fluidamper at this point
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natefank Private First Class 8 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	How do you check to see if it is going out? I have 116k now
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Hockey13 Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	~96,650mi. ~98,800mi. Attached Images
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Gearhead51 Private First Class 27 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 335D Montego Premium Msport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: north Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Mine died halfway between STL and ATL (Nashville.) I installed the Vauco unit. I'll let you know if it croaks. It had spokes and vents in the back the oem one didn't.
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