Dayco PB1696N Engine Harmonic Balancer

Dayco Premium OEM Replacement Balancer for Mini

The Dayco PB1696N is an engine harmonic balancer built for Mini Cooper applications that require a neutral-balance, OE-style replacement. It is engineered with a steel outer ring and a single integrated serpentine pulley to support proper crankshaft damping and accessory drive operation.

Compatible With 2007-2016 Mini Cooper, 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman, and 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman, this balancer is a direct-fit service part for vehicles in the listed range. The Dayco Premium OEM Replacement Balancer line focuses on replacement components that match original equipment fitment and function for routine engine repair.

Key Features

• Part number PB1696N harmonic balancer for select Mini applications
• Neutral balance design with no counterweight
• Steel outer ring construction
• Single integrated serpentine pulley with 6 grooves
• Crank bore: 1.422 in. / 36.10 mm
• Overall outside diameter: 5.438 in. / 138.10 mm
• Overall width: 1.060 in. / 26.90 mm
• 3-bolt hole quantity
• No crank trigger/exciter plate, timing marks, or woodruff key included

Product Details

The PB1696N is a Dayco engine harmonic balancer designed around the dimensions and mounting style used on select Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper Countryman, and Mini Cooper Paceman engines. Its neutral balance configuration and steel outer ring support crankshaft vibration control while the integrated 6-groove serpentine pulley maintains accessory belt drive alignment. If you are sourcing a Mini Cooper harmonic balancer, Mini Cooper Countryman crankshaft balancer, or Mini Cooper Paceman engine balancer, this part number provides a fitment-specific replacement option.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or damaged harmonic balancer on Mini engines
• Restoring accessory belt tracking on a serpentine drive system
• Addressing crankshaft vibration damping concerns
• Correcting pulley wear related to engine accessory operation
• Servicing OE-style engine front-end components during repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify crank bore, bolt pattern, pulley groove count, and overall diameter against the original part before installation. This balancer does not include hardware, installation instructions, timing marks, or a woodruff key, so reuse or source the required service components as specified by the vehicle repair procedure. Confirm engine application and accessory drive alignment on 2007-2015 Mini Cooper, 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman, and 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman models before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dayco’s Premium OEM Replacement Balancer line is built as an OE-style service part for engine repair applications, with dimensions and construction selected to match the listed Mini fitments. Part number PB1696N is intended for direct replacement use on the vehicles shown in the fitment data.