Balance Shaft Elimination Methods?

[BoostedBeater]

I'm about ready to tackle my timing belt swap and was just wondering what everyone thought on this subject. I have read up on it but feel i still do not know enough having never done it before to make the decision so that is why i am seeking help.

I will only have 3-4 days tops to do the job on my daily driver and here are my options-

1. I can put everything back just as mitsu intended and put a new balance shaft belt on.
2. I can remove the belt and leave the front shaft in while either turning the old shaft down (no more weights) or using a stub shaft.
3. I can remove the front shaft and block off the oil passages and either use a stub shaft or a turned down balance shaft.

Which would you do and why? Keep in mind this is a DD and i dont have much down time available.

Thanks guys!

 

[1qkfwd]

Just so I’m clear, are we calling the “front” shaft the one that we have to drop the motor to remove? And this is the one that needs the bearing flipped? Because at this point, I’m ready to just leave it in and pull the other shaft , especially if I don’t have to flip the bearing.

Edit- I just reread Josh’s reply. Looks like I answered my own question.

The front one is the one that needs the bearing flipped. No flipping the rear bearing. Just install stub shaft on the rear.

 

[DSSA]

Edit- I just reread Josh’s reply. Looks like I answered my own question.

This "Josh" guy *thinks* he's being clear and concise when typing things out--but he's also learned that this is often NOT true.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

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