HiPsiTsiMike
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- Jan 30, 2003
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NJ
can you cut the balance belt off? without having any motor problems?
and will it give a difference in HP gain?
thanks
and will it give a difference in HP gain?
thanks
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Sorry I'm a noob, but I actually think the balance shaft belt wasn't my problem, it was just snapped and I found it when I took the timing belt cover off. The oil pump (I think) was on the bottom of the oil pan, and something flew up and knocked it off, causing me to lose oil like no other. Also, I think my crankshaft positioning sensor went out, which may be why it is not starting. I going to replace the timing belt, balance shaft belt, and crankshaft and cam position sensors, and see where that takes me. We strobe-tested the timing, and it all checked out, so I'm pretty sure my timing didn't jump.
The same thing happened to me on one I picked up that needed a water pump. I just took it out and left it with no ill effects other than minor vibration here and there. Not bad at all though. I would suggest doing the bse kit/ t belt /tensioner if you plan on keeping it.
i drove my car with a broken balance shaft belt for 4 months
you will notice just a minor vibration here and there ( once you are doing a timing or water pump job do the necessary for the balance shaft)
keep your eye always on your oil pressure gauge as it will be higher due to the broken balance shaft
Sounds about right. I'd say you're hot on the trail.
YES!! Lol. Makes me feel better to get a reply with good news. But, need some more reply's. As well as an explanation as to why it is making such a loud knocking noise.
I have seen a "well respected shop" that supports DSMtuners do a balance shaft delete where they leave the belt and front BS sprocket on but cut the shafts out. I guess to avoid installing that "super expensive freeze plug". I couldnt believe it. They messed that kids car up so bad. Luckily I fixed him up and then he ran a 12.5 on an Evo III 16g the next weekend.
Maybe the previous owner did that. I have no idea on earth why they would, but who knows... Drop the pan and check it out.
What exactly happened to his car? Any knocks? Noises?
the bearing for the front balance shaft could have gone bad causing the shaft to hit the block. if there is no rear shaft do not put the belt on as it is not required and could break then take out the timing belt. it would be a good idea to verify that the oil pump silent shaft was deleted properly and the bearings were rotated 180*
Balance Shaft Eliminator Kit Install
No they just told him they did a bunch of things they really never did. He told me it had "this and that" done. As I tore into I found it he was lied to.
Did you overtighten the BS belt? it needs a 1/4" of deflection or otherwise it will cause horrible vibrations?
So I pulled the engine out of my car to do part replacements and inspect everything else. Found my balance shaft belt to be shredded inside the timing cover. What's the worst that could happen with no balance shaft belt hooked up¿ I'm sure the balance shaft wouldn't spin obviously, but what would that do to the engine?