SDS Question.

[Insane99]

Has anyone had any problems with a balance shaft bearing siezing or anything?

[VegasMatt]

Yes, squeels like a bitch.

[BlankMan]

Didn't sieze - but started to make the sounds of going out - so was rpl'd by RIPP.

I did have my idle pulley from the kit sieze. Shredded my belt.

J

[seth98esT]

Cant you remove the balance shaft or does the SDS use it?

[Insane99]

^^^^^^^Yeah i was wondering this. Do you have to have it or can you just take it out and run without it problem free?

[seth98esT]

I know for non-SDS engines(at least the i4) you can buy a balance shaft eliminator kit and not even worry about it or the belt. Just one less thing to break and throw your timing belt off...

[Insane99]

Where can you get the eliminator kit?

[brandon]

This is for a 1G, but probably a good FYI:

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/balance-shafts.html