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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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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
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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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.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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The balancer did not come loose. The only thing was a some oil came out.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I would run It for a litle and re-torque again.Check for leaks and forget about it.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Hi welcome to FTE. Lack of common sense is common thing around here.

 
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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I will keep an eye out for leaks. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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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
 
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