What is the purpose of this belt next to the crankshaft?

[Deadly BlaZe]

I was wondering what is the thing indicated in the picture because the belt that goes around it was broken.

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[Cs4g63]

That is part of the balance belt assembly. Im not sure what is behind that piece though.

 

[ROOKIE1]

It was your balance shaft belt . You have 2 balance shafts . I believe they are to reduce engine vibration .

 

[Deadly BlaZe]

Since the belt was broken, did it do any damage to the motor?

 

[ROOKIE1]

Some people eliminate that belt all together . http://vfaq.com/mods/balance-shafts.html .

 

[ROOKIE1]

Since the belt was broken, did it do any damage to the motor?

Only if it took out your timing belt in the process .

 

[Deadly BlaZe]

Thank god i decided to change the timing belt before it went then.

 

[oldman]

Get a service manual noob!


















seriously.

 

[ROOKIE1]

Go to vfaq.com . Click engine . You will see timing belt section for a 1g . Everything you need to know and buy .

 

[Deadly BlaZe]

Get a service manual noob!



seriously.

Haha i have one, infact i have both the haynes repair manual and service manual. But i was too lazy to check them. I figure hey, why not come on dsm tuners and ask since i know you guys have no lives and are browsing the forums 24/7

 

[oldman]

I should warn you for wasting internet(s) space.

Is the timing belt still on?

 

[Deadly BlaZe]

Nope i got it off. I'm changing everything as we speak.

 

[oldman]

Nope i got it off. I'm changing everything as we speak.

You should have check the timing marks before removal, a broken BS belt can still cause jumped tooth without taking it out. If the head is off, check all the valves for possible damage.

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

Clean that oil off too and change whatever is leaking oil all over. That will destroy your belt faster than anything else.

 

[Defiant]

Just wow. How the hell did you get to over 550 posts in such darkness?