MK6 GTI 2.0TFSI Stuck Balance Shaft Removal Explanation 

How did you do it?? I’m going through the same thing and dreading removing the engine

@@RafaelSilva-cx6po with the engine mount removed I was able to lower the engine a couple of inches which gave me direct access to the both shafts.

So you just drilled and tapped onto the gear itself? I tried removing the exhaust side balance shaft with the slide hammer and the tool but no luck

Intake side has water pump gear on the other side that mounts to the balance shaft. You have take that off 1st before removing shaft. It is important to know that that bolt for the waterpump gear is reverse threaded.

@@speedlinegarage thanks for that!! 👌👌

The cylinder head oil return path is through the exhaust balance shaft enclosure. The plastic sleeve prevents the oil from coming in contact with the spinning shaft and foaming.

There was a rattling / tapping noise that would become louder when increasing RPMs.

@@speedlinegarage rattling from the balance shafts? 🤔 Something does not add up. I have rebuilt few of these engines, and the ratting comes from either the tensioner failing, worn out timing chain, excessively worn out DSG flywheel ... But from the balance shafts, a rattle!?

@@mazpr2025 yes when oil screens get clogged and then starts to eat away at aluminum housing then shafts will start to sound like they are rattling. It does happen. Not often but does. Thats why I always tell people to make sure to flush whole engine before driving it long term after engine rebuild.

@@speedlinegarageflush engine with what?

Dealership. I got them for $500 both

98k miles

Balance shafts? How it drives water pump

Electric watet pump..

Did not know EA888 has that aftermarket option

I have a 2010 Volkswagen GTI Mark 6 two-door I've been working on it off and on for the last 5 years. By trade on my master diesel mechanic so I know mechanics. I made 490 horsepower as of the TSI engine that I have forged rods forged pistons blow the head. She's an absolute Beast I get all kinds of looks from Dodge Challengers and chargers and srt's of Corvettes I beat them all pretty fast car

@@davidwickhamrc3899 yes but that does not answer my question on how you’re planning deleting balance shafts on EA888 since its an essential part of engine.