I %^&*ed up and left my wrench on the dampner bolt (harmonic balancer) and started the truck. Well it backed the bolt out all the way and leaked some oil. I had the engine running for about 30-45 seconds before I noticed and shut her down. I torqued the bolt back in and was wondering if it will be OK? Not too sure if I need to have it balanced or replace the seal?? Thanks

 

If it is not leaking I would thonk it would be ok.Was it just the bolt that came out or did the balancer come loose with it.If the balancer stayd on I'd say no harm no foul.

 

The balancer did not come loose. The only thing was a some oil came out.

 

I would run It for a litle and re-torque again.Check for leaks and forget about it.

 

Hi welcome to FTE. Lack of common sense is common thing around here.

 

I will keep an eye out for leaks. Thanks

 

Hey sounds like an interesting work session on the truck Dont feel bad i have a buddy that works at a local ford dealership here in town, and they got a 6.0 in there shop, that had just been installed in colorado, that had 2" of screwdriver left inside the #2 hole. I dont know if any of you know what a screwdriver can do to a piston or cylinder wall, but i am staying the hell out of colorado