ok so I pulled my oil pump with the balance shaft still attached. I'm trying to get the balance shaft off without damaging the oil pump or balance shaft. I figure voce grips or a vice are out of the question but its just so damn tight. any advice would be great. thanks

I am unable to post this anywhere else for some reason.. But saw these on Horsepowerfreaks.. http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/performanceparts/Mitsubishi/Starion/Drivetrain/Axles   Anyone seen these, used these, bought these? I feel like if anyone were to order them, they would reply "out of stock"

'83 Hood with nice scoops - $250   http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x313/gtxthunder/SDC14537.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x313/gtxthunder/SDC14540.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x313/gtxthunder/SDC14539.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x313/gtxthunder/SDC14538.jpg     Turbo handles - $45   http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x313/gtxthunder/SDC14525.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x313/gtxthunder/SDC14528.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x313/gtxthunder/SDC1

I had the machine shop replace the bearing shaft bearings in my block. (My machine shop calls them bushings)   The upper balance shaft has a thrust plate that bolts to the block. Should any part in in the thrust plate be replaced when rebuilding a motor? Should the thrust plate be taken apart and cleaned? I don't see a bearing in the parts manual for the thrust plate.   Thanks,   Tom