Fluidampr FDR551201 Harmonic Balancer for Volkswagen 1.8L Turbo Engines

Protect your engine. Modifications can compromise your stock harmonic balancer. Install a Fluidampr performance damper early for best durability. Superior viscous damper design controls harmful torsional vibration across the entire rpm range. Reduce wear on engine components. Reduce risk of crankshaft failure. Improve timing. Unleash lost torque and horsepower. Precision CNC machined and balanced high-grade steel components. Corrosion resistant black zinc finish with engraved timing marks. No maintenance required. Trusted by leading engine builders worldwide. SFI 18.1 certified. Made in USA. Harmonic Balancer - Fluidampr - VW - 2000-2005 - 1.8L Turbo - Steel - Black Zinc Chromate - 5-5/8" dia - 6.1 lbs - SFI 18.1 - Made in USA - Each

• SFI 18.1 spec. Race proven for over 35 years.
• Reduce wear on critical engine parts.
• Reduce risk of crankshaft failure.
• Unleash lost torque & horsepower.
• Broad RPM range protection.
• No maintenance required.
• Superior durability.
• Made in USA.

Protect your Volkswagen 1.8L Turbo engine with the Fluidampr FDR551201 performance harmonic balancer. Its viscous damper design controls harmful torsional vibration across a broad RPM range, helping reduce wear on critical engine components and the risk of crankshaft failure. Installing a performance damper early can help support durability when engine modifications compromise the stock harmonic balancer.

The damper is precision CNC machined and balanced from high-grade steel, with a corrosion-resistant black zinc chromate finish and engraved timing marks. It requires no maintenance and is SFI 18.1 certified. The Fluidampr FDR551201 is designed for internally balanced applications with four bolt-hole mounting and is made in the USA.

Key Features & Performance Benefits

• Viscous damping: Controls harmful torsional vibration across a broad RPM range.
• Engine protection: Helps reduce wear on critical engine components and the risk of crankshaft failure.
• Performance support: Helps improve timing and recover lost torque and horsepower.
• Durable construction: Uses precision CNC-machined and balanced high-grade steel components with a corrosion-resistant finish.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: Fluidampr
• Part number: FDR551201
• Product type: Harmonic balancer
• Application: Volkswagen 1.8L Turbo engines
• Model years: 2000–2005
• Mounting: Four bolt-hole mounting
• Balance: Internally balanced
• Finish: Black zinc chromate with engraved timing marks
• Certification: SFI 18.1

What's Included

One Fluidampr FDR551201 harmonic balancer.

Fitment

Fits 2005 Volkswagen Passat; 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Volkswagen Golf; 2003 Volkswagen Beetle; and 2002 Volkswagen Beetle. Fitment data is based on the supplier-provided vehicle information.

Fitments:
1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS
1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS
2000 Audi A4 Base
2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS
2001 Audi A4 Quattro Avant
2001 Audi TT Quattro Base
2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS
2002 Audi A4 Quattro Avant
2002 Audi TT Quattro Base
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S
2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T
2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 337
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS
2003 Audi A4 Quattro Avant
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S
2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T
2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 20th Anniversary
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
2003 Volkswagen Passat GL
2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS
2004 Audi A4 Quattro Avant
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S
2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS
2004 Volkswagen Passat GL
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS
2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Avant
2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS
2005 Volkswagen Passat GL
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1