2011 DD13. Does the vibration damper wear out?

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  1. Bad Monkey

    Bad Monkey Medium Load Member

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    Hi guys. Like the title says, does a 2011 dd13 dampner wear out? I wasn't sure if it is like a harmonic balancer as in a fluid or something does the balancing or more like a fixed weight that doesn't go bad. I have a bad engine vibration and it is there moving or not. So I was wondering if I should buy a new one. It doesnt look too hard to remove and install. The other thought I have is maybe the pressure plate is off center, but I don't know how to check that. Thanks, Rob.
     
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  3. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Yes dampner wears out.
    I don't know how to test or look for signs of wear.
    I think they should be changed 500,000 miles.
    Good luck
     
  4. Bad Monkey

    Bad Monkey Medium Load Member

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    Thanks, the truck got a new crate engine before I bought it. But judging by the amount of things bolted to the engine that I have replaced (egr valve, actuator, cooler, radiator, well you get the idea) I doubt they put a new one on. The engine has about 140,000 miles, the truck has about 700,000 miles.
     
  5. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Replace every 500K
     
  6. SoCalRed

    SoCalRed Medium Load Member

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    Did you replace it? Did the vibration go away? I’m having the same problem now.
     
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