1990 LeSabre LN3 Balance Shaft Questions
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1990 LeSabre LN3 Balance Shaft Questions
1) Is there currently a source for replacement balance shafts and rear bearings? If so, where? (I know P/N 12332136 was discontinued from GM)
2) If question one is a YES, Is it possible to R/R the balance shaft and change the rear bearing without removing the engine?
Thanks!
Dave
2) If question one is a YES, Is it possible to R/R the balance shaft and change the rear bearing without removing the engine?
Thanks!
Dave
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FTW !
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Unfortunate, while there is definitely a parts availability issue (items that would have a minimal failure rate), I was curious if it could be readily serviced in the car. The taper of the front bearing requires the shaft come out the front of the engine, but I don't know if it can clear the body/chassis without lowing the cradle.
I guess I'll have to go on without knowing :(
I guess I'll have to go on without knowing :(
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Makes me wonder what happened to damage the balance shaft and not the cam, lifters, crankshaft, cylinder walls, etc.
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I was just speculating. No other reason unless you had the lower manifold off and left a wrench inside and bolted **** back on and started it. THEN, that would be bad.
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