advans

Hi guys, most of you know that I have installed a *****ty "cold air" intake. You might call me stupid, but this F-ing intake FELL OFF today while I was idling. so what happened? This intake fell and took a bit away from the "belt" and the belt was out of place. I went to a local friend shop, and he put the "belt" back in place! This POS intake caused too much.

I need your help. I have no F-ing clue what this "belt" is called? (the one that hangs off the pulleys)

I know, i'm an idiot. so pissed.

Arn560

Are You the guy who used PVC pipe from Home depot to construct the cold air intake?

rlee02135

no that was ctC230K

rlee02135

what kind of couplers did you use?
i was using some blue ones, they went on easily and were very flexible.
then i changed them out for black ones that are used on turbos and the quality seemed much better.

advans

I was using the same couplers you were. I emailed the idiot "G.A.S" that sold me this product. Let see what they say. the quality of this product is so bad. Now I have to replace the belt. btw, what is the NAME of the belt, so it would be easier when I hit the parts department tomorrow morning.

btw, the one that used PVC pipes was STILLKICKIN, he was the first one to do PVC pipes.

rlee02135

hmm..i think on the m271s, it would be pretty hard for them to fall off.

anyways, i recommend you get these if you plan to still use the Cold Air Intake:


also, just stop by the dealer and shhow them the part, they should tell you the part number for the belt

advans

Most of the intake had shattered into pieces. except the airfilter. I think i'm going to throw it back to stock. I just have to clean my K&Ns

2 out of 6 grooves from the belt got eaten off.

RES

There is only one belt, and it is called a surpentine style belt. The Mercedes part should be A 013 997 74 92 and its made by Gates the Gates number might be 03W18 not sure. There is a bunch of numbers on this thing.

advans

thanks for the part number. I'm gonna head to the parts dept tomorow morning to buy the belt. and will post the belt part number here, just incase someone needs it later on.

infected

Wow sucks to hear man, hope nothing else was damaged.

BIGjohnny

Sorry about the news... Now you've convinced me to leave my stock, period =)

advans

Ok guys, heres the current damages.

After replacing the V-Belt. I took a glance at it, 4 out of the 6 grooves were damaged! one pulley is chipped, and the fan is a bit chipped.

I guess I'll be getting the EVOSPORT pulleys for C320 V6 next summer. I dont know if thats a good thing or a bad thing =T

btw, the V BELT part # is A 011 997 97 92

heres a pic

TruTaing

advans - madd props for doing this it might not have worked out quiet like you planned, but trial and error is gonna get your car to exactly where you'll be happy with it

-j0hn

advans

thanks john

but I think i will hold on to this kinda mod for a while...maybe next time I get a C280 loaner vehicle, lets try taking off the airbox, HOPEFULLY it might fit with minor modifications! but i doubt =T