Q: If I remove the crankshaft balancer gear box from the oil pan does it damage the engine? 2006 Mazda 6

asked by on December 03, 2016

If I remove the crankshaft balancer gear box from the oil pan does it damage the engine?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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