I'm in the middle of replacing timing chain, waterpump, etc. When I
pulled the balancer I note a bit of cracking in the outer part of the
rubbery section of the balancer. The cracks don't go all the way through
and no obvious movement between the inner and outer rings. So I'm
wondering should balancer automatically be replaced if there's some
visible cracking? Or is that normal wear&tear and still good for a long
service life?
I've attached picture but [lack of] clarity and detail may not add much
useful information.
pulled the balancer I note a bit of cracking in the outer part of the
rubbery section of the balancer. The cracks don't go all the way through
and no obvious movement between the inner and outer rings. So I'm
wondering should balancer automatically be replaced if there's some
visible cracking? Or is that normal wear&tear and still good for a long
service life?
I've attached picture but [lack of] clarity and detail may not add much
useful information.