harmonic balancer popping little sparks

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ILUVMYKIA
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There is a spark that jumps from the outside rim of the harmonic balancer (crankshaft pulley), over the damper material, to the rim of the inside (hub) of the pulley (where the bolts attach). It's a tiny spark that leaps over the little ¼” rubber damper material as the engine is running. It speeds up as the RPMs speed up. I'm going to remove it and reinstall it. I'm wondering if there was some insulating material that I missed during the exchange. I cannot afford to go to the mechanic. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I plan to make a donation.
Dec 21, 2006 at 12:47 PM
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Oops! Sorry, it's a 1999 Kia Sephia.
Dec 21, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Is the spark blue in color? Sounds like the ignition system is shorted to the block and it is just arching across the balancer. That would be the only spark that would increase with RPM so I would suggest running through this guide and making sure you did not leave a plug wire disconnected.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works

I attached the process below as well for the plugs that will help with any info on this.

Please let us know if you have questions on this.

Thanks
Aug 10, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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