its not that I think its broken... my timing chain slipped a while ago.. the chain broke the timing chain cover... so I baught a new one off a freind, then when I pulled the balancer off it was broken off at the groove for the woodruff key so I know its broken and theres no way to get around buying a new one I have the pictures, since many people dont beleive me. anyways thanx for the help guys, you guys have helped me sooo much with my firebird.