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2.5 L n/a Balance Shaft Removal

Here is the way I removed the balance shafts and plug the Oil Hole on this 2.5 N/A block. It will also work on a turbo block. Or go to Cliff Ramsdels site for a "How To" on the way he Plugs the Oil Hole. http://www.hometown.aol.com/mopartek/balanceplug.html
Balance Shaft Assembly
Balance Shaft Assembly		 End View of Crank/Balance Shaft Drive
End View of Crank/Balance Shaft Drive		 Remove Cover Plate to access Drive Chain.
Remove Cover Plate to access Drive Chain.		 DSC00004.jpg
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DSC00005.jpg		 Grind Tips off of one link, then pop apart with screwdriver to remove chain.
Grind Tips off of one link, then pop apart with screwdriver to remove chain.		 Remove (6) Bolts (Use ONLY 6 point socket, These Bolt Heads round VERY easy)
Remove (6) Bolts (Use ONLY 6 point socket, These Bolt Heads round VERY easy)		 Oilhole (circled hole): Drill & Tap 5/16-18unc and Plug hole with Loctite & Screw.
Oilhole (circled hole): Drill & Tap 5/16"-18unc and Plug hole with Loctite & Screw.
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DSC00015.jpg		 If you don't plug this hole, you won't have any oil pressure!
If you don't plug this hole, you won't have any oil pressure!		 DSC00017.jpg
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