vfaq for the bse while the engine is still in the car

[dsmsucks]

I remember seeing on vfaq a section on taking out the balance shafts while the engine is in the car. I just looked again and didnt see it. Anyone wouldnt happaned to know where it went?
thanks

 

[boosting_laser]

Not exactly a VFAQ, but it'll give you an idea.

Quoted from RRE:

"To install the kit, you will need to also remove the entire oil pump assy to gain access to the balance shafts. You need to knock out the balance shaft bearings and press in the new block off sleeves. To get the balance shafts out you need to remove the DP, oil pan, the transfer case and drop the motor down by removing two motor mounts and loosening the other two. Even if you are already doing a timing belt, there is still lots of additional work, but they do have instructions. You will also need the oil pump gasket and the oil filter housing gasket for your year vehicle. The oil pan goes on with silicone. It is a full weekend job laying under the car with oil dripping on your face for the average guy doing it at home with the motor in the car."

 

[DSM_South West]

I'd pull the motor, then install the BSE kit.

 

[xveganxcowboyx]

I agree with DSM South West. If it's time for a belt job you might as well pull the engine and do it out of the vehicle. It's a good experience if you haven't done it before. It's also a great time to go over the little stuff and clean everything up. If it's not time to do a belt job I'd say wait until you have a good reason to pull the engine.

Then again this is coming from a guy about to put main bearings in with the engine still in the car...

 

[oldman]

What's wrong with this article in VFAQ?
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/balance-shafts.html

 

[steve]

If the engine is stilll in the car it's easier to leave the upper balance shaft in the engine but disconnected and replace the lower with the factory stub shaft for the oil pump.

Steve

 

[dsmsucks]

thanks guys i wanted to pull the motor but i dont have a lift so if has to stay in

 

[DSM_South West]

You don't need a lift.