I got rid of the balance shafts when I did my rebuild -- 15,000 miles as a daily driver since then with absolutely no vibration related problems. In fact, it's still one of the smoothest 4 cyls I've ever had!

Terry


1987 Raider 2.6L Auto -- rebuilt, by hand, by me -- Bouncy Seat/LSD/Aisin Hubs -- CB/Whip Antenna --Jensen Stereo -- Fire extinguisher .