Did I screw up my motor?

[At1Maverick69]

So, a couple of months back I has a vibration on my 94, the first day I felt it, I check out everything that might have something to do with it, only to find out the next day that my balancer was almost in 2 pieces. I probably drove 30-40, if not more miles before I realized it (Thanks to you guys:SNSign: ).

So my problem now is, I still get a vibration around 1k, I tried a couple of balancers and both did the same thing, even tried it on my friend's car. Could I have possibly messed up my crank, or something? Everything else seem to be in proper working order. If I did so damage my motor, how long do I have before in takes a dump on me? Thanks for any help guys!

 

[Bosko5.0]

Whats your vaccum at? and what do your plugs look like?

 

[At1Maverick69]

Whats your vaccum at? and what do your plugs look like?

I haven't checked vacuum in a bit, but if i remember correct, it was around 16Hg, not sure though. But the plugs had a tannish color to it when I replaced em a little over 3 months ago.

 

[Bosko5.0]

Try checking vaccum at 1k rpm see what it says, usually the vaccum stays at or around 20 unless you've done a hci swap. hopefully its just a vaccum leak.

 

[Zero_chance]

It could be other things but if its because of the balancer, that usually puts excessive wear on the bearings.

 

[gcomfx.com]

You probably had this 1,000 rpm rough performance all along, but didn't realize it because the balancer issue covered it up. I wouldn't worry about it, and I would treat it like another issue as some have suggested.

 

[GTA_V6_Mustang]

I wouldnt worry about it too much. Mine broke apart and stayed apart for a while maybe 1k miles and a lot of wide open throttle blasts. Shook the car like hell. I figured it was the motor running rough since i just bought it. Finally figured it out, replaced it and am now 17k miles later motor is still fine at 169k miles

 

[At1Maverick69]

OK, so, my vacuum is about 18. I just hooked up a evap smoke test on the car to see if I do have a vacuum leak, and didn't find any. So I guess I am just a bit paranoid. Thanks guys!

 

[Zero_chance]

Like the others have said, unless youre seriously abusing it (doesnt sound like it) then chances are its some other small issue. Im a Ford tech and I know mines been on its way out and I still drove it off and on for the last 3 months. Just got a balancer from a 92 5.0 to throw on.