Rear oiling port???

[gixer2000]

Im building my l26 and im putting in a jp double roller. I want to remove the balance shaft but im not sure how to plug the oiling port. can i just scuff it up and fill it with jb weld or do i need to put a plug in???

[02GT4door]

just leave the shaft in, the 5 pounds of weight savings won't get you much of anywhere, and then you don't have to worry about filling that hole

[gixer2000]

just leave the shaft in, the 5 pounds of weight savings won't get you much of anywhere, and then you don't have to worry about filling that hole

Thanks for the reply but im in there so i would like to just remove it. I didnt ask if i should leave it in! Im waiting for gaskets so rather than sit around with my thumbs up my butt i would like to get something done on it

[02GT4door]

then either turn the shaft bearing so there is nohole for the oil to go through, or take the rear main cover off and get a pipe plug that fits the hole and screw that biatch in of course making sure to get a good ammount of thread sealant on the plug

[Bio248]

i left mine in. doesnt do anything but sit there and i dont have to worry about plugging that hole. the extra dead weight helps dampen the motor vibrations as well.

[02GT4door]

that's what I did, less hassle