The oil pump sprocket is attached via gear drive to a balance shaft. If
it
isn't timed properly, you'll get an engine vibration.
Thanks a lot for the answer.Harstat
So if it happens to be a few teeth off and you have an engine vibration, any
harm done to the engine? (speaking hypothetically here)
> The oil pump sprocket is attached via gear drive to a balance shaft. If
> it
> isn't timed properly, you'll get an engine vibration.
hyundaitech - 06 Jul 2007 14:49 GMT
Probably not, but it'll be very annoying when you drive the car. By the
same token, the vibration will be felt in the entire car. I'd suppose
that some items attached to the engine could experience vibration fatigue.