"Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:56rwc.22529$Tn6.20740@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
>I accidentally chipped 0.3 ounce of steel off the edge of my 91 Civic's
> crankshaft pulley today. The chunk that came off is part of the edge that
> helps
> retain the power steering belt. I did this trying to get the crankshaft
> pulley
> bolt off (as I want to go after some seals that will require this soon)
> but with
> a bit too much jury-rigging, obviously. After putting everything back
> together,
> I took the car for a short drive. It sounds fine. Still, I am somewhat
> concerned
> about the crankshaft system's proper balance. Anyone else driving around
> with a
> chipped pulley? Other thoughts on the risk to the engine I might be
> taking?
>
> A new pulley will cost me $100. I figure I can get a second-hand one at a
> few
> salvage yards for less, if need be.
>
>