Is it a good time to take out balance shafts when replacing timing belt?

[flsupraguy]

I'm replacing my timing belt. I figured to install some cams while I'm in there and wanted to see if I should also take out my balance shafts, or is that a completely different part of the engine and a seperate job in itself?

Thanks.

 

[BUCK]

Imo on a '95 it's time to replace EVERY Oil Seal on your Front Case so YES that is the time to do the BSE - The "window of opportunity" is certainly there - IMO anyone who is changing out their Head is crazy not to do it.

 

[tlcoolj]

Its still some work to do when ever your replacing your timing belt, but well worth it. Just leave the front one in and cut the rear one off with a saw and you can do it for free too.

 

[Strm Trpr]

I did it all to my 97' GST.
I had the entire front of the engine apart, and my wife was like, "I hope you
can put that back together by Monday morning".

I replaced every single seal and gasket on my motor
except the HG, Intake and Exhaust mani gaskets and rear main seal, but that will be done when I do a clutch....

I have CAPS installed on my PC, so all I'd need is your VIN and I could get you all of the part numbers.

 

[jdmjason]

im in the middle of doing a timing belt install....which gaskets exactly do i need to replace?

 

[Strm Trpr]

im in the middle of doing a timing belt install....which gaskets exactly do i need to replace?

If you're asking for my help, you need to PM me, and tell me exactly what you are doing.
Typically when doing a T-Belt, there are no gaskets required, unless you are
replacing the waterpump.

Let me know.....

 

[BUCK]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142612&highlight=allthread

 

[Strm Trpr]

Killer write up...
I held .155" drill bit between the body of the tensioner and the arm while my wife turned the piece of all thread I made to tighten up the gap...
Worked like a charm.
I turned the crank several times and everything was still perfectly where I set it....