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removing balance shafts - 8/22/2008 2:32:56 PM

mack29730

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i seen on another forum that you can remove the balance shaft and take weight out of the motor. what is the down side of this i was thinking if removed i would onlt have the timing belt to worry about.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/23/2008 7:51:17 AM

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The only down side is a sight vibration which isn''t noticeable at all. My last 3 dsm''s had them removed and would suggest anyone to do it.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/23/2008 9:50:49 AM

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when you remove them you don''t have to put the belt on pulleys right?

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/23/2008 5:28:18 PM

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It depends, read the write up on www.vfaq.com step for step and you''ll answer your question.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/23/2008 7:00:52 PM

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thanks i see how everything works and off to the dealership to see if i can get the parts ordered.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/23/2008 9:10:57 PM

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The dealership doesn''t offer that.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/24/2008 1:27:43 AM

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the vfaq had the part numbers for the dealership but have seen the kit on ebay the differents is the shaft design the shaft on the vfaq show has a grove in it and the one on ebay don''t.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/24/2008 7:36:50 AM

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The dealership doesn''''t offer that.

Its not "kit" you buy from the dealer, the vfaq gives you part numbers that you can use.

Never buy b/s removal kits off ebay thats a big no no.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/24/2008 1:51:44 PM

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ok i have the part numbers off the web site was going to order those in the morning when they open. seen were Sebba said the dealership didn''t offer it but i have the numbers for the dealership. i did see two kits on ebay but was going to ask first before getting something not good. the one was the parts from the dealership and the other had a different shaft.

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RE: removing balance shafts - 8/24/2008 5:49:13 PM

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