Balance shaft?

[skurry]

I was told by a local midas shop that my balance shaft broke? Is he talking about the harmonic balancer or the shaft itself? Have any of you had similar problems? I am just trying to make sure they are not trying to rip me off.

 

[Coup D E'Tat]

The crank pulley (harmonic dampener) probably came apart.

 

[xad_theman]

is that the pulley that runs the alternator and such? i just bought a GST and the harmonic balancer needs to be replaced... the pullly comes off if you go anywhere...

 

[Defiant]

Pretty-much nonsensical. But why are you letting a MIDAS shop do anything more than a muffler job? I wouldn't even let them touch brakes.

 

[Julia]

well the problem that I had with mine was that the balance shaft bearings broke (found them in the oil pan) therefore allowing the shaft itself to be knocking my block and cause a really bad ticking/knocking noise loss of compression and oil pressure. if that is the case then an eliminator kit would probably be the easiest replacement. And in agreement with Defiant I would not let Midas do anything to it.