How hard is this to do while the engine is still in the car, my engine is making a flapping noise and I though it was because I needed a valve adjustment but it may be this. I wanted to do my timing belt soon anyway so when I have that done I will put in the manual tensioner as well.

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its the same as doing a normal timing belt change but with a little less stress because you dont have to use the auto tensioner with the braket and all that crap. you tension it manually....so it might take a little more strength

has anyone removed their blanace shafts?

found this kit http://www.kaizenspeed.com/products_AA.html

not sure if can do that while the engine is still in, seems like a pretty good way to free up some power.

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yeah you can. just take the belt off. thats what i did..when the motor was out. but u can do it with in there.

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