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I have a 96 buick regal 3800 engine. The harmonic ...


Sent to Car Experts July 29, 2006 3:45 p.m.

I have a 96 buick regal 3800 engine. The harmonic balancer rattles like ball bearings in a can. Do I need special tools to replace it. Can I do the job at home?

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1996 Buick regal 3800

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July 29, 2006 3:53 p.m. (7 minutes and 10 seconds later)
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You will need a puller and they can be a bear to get off. check with a major parts store like autozone some have a tool lending program other than that its not a bad job.hope this has been helpful Bill
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