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In a Moment of DerpÖ, I timed my 2.6 without tending to the needs of my balance shafts. Now, instead of generating vibrations which cancel out the natural vibrations of the G54B, they amplify them. Around 2000rpm, everything vibrates. Mirrors, windows, dash trim, steering column, skid plates, you name it. I've been driving like this for a couple months, but I don't advise doing it long term.

Tomorrow, I'm going to delete the balance shafts. I'm looking for any last minute tips to keep in mind before tomorrow morning.

I have my BSEK from Parts Dinosaur, with a new chain, bearing blank, and sprocket. I've also got left over, new gaskets for the water and oil pumps, likely front case as well. Fresh oil, coolant, distilled water, even one of them fancy NAPA Gold oil filters this time. Ready to finally get things back to where they should be.

Thinking my process will be:

- drain oil/coolant
- remove radiator, fan, shroud
- remove belts
- remove water pump
- remove valve cover, (2) head bolts into front case
- remove oil pan bolts that go into front case
- remove upper/right balance shaft
- remove oil pump, lower/left balance shaft

Any tips or tricks? Any problems I should prepare for or best practices to make sure this goes smoothly?

Thanks!