To give you guys some history, I purchased this beautiful Galant in February 2009. Since then a number of updated parts grew on the list. I'm trying to preserve it stock wise for daily driving. I'm a technician, so the labor is my experience. It had oil, coolant, and flex exhaust leak I had to address. I replaced almost everything from water pump to various gaskets and pulleys. New fluids from engine to rear differential. Not a single maintenance wasn't covered. I wasn't taking any chances. Now that you know my galant is being kept well, the issue now boils down to the balance shaft. I replaced the balance belt with a brand new belt and 1,000 miles later... Broken belt left with no groove marks or teeth. Apparently enough to jump the timing that was aligned properly. It cracked the oil pump which will be another part I'll have to purchase this week. How could this have happened? I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and install a balance shaft eliminator kit? I have a new rebuilt head that I'm not willing to sacrifice unless I know what method to take. All this money I've spent on parts alone could have gotten me a crate motor already. What shall I do??