Crack Shaft Leakage After Installing ASP Pulley
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2002 C230 Coupe
Originally posted by Matt230K
I looked at my Kleemann and noticed that it is rubbing also. I am going to take a closer look at the belt tomorrow to see how bad it is. It kind of looks like it has already worn as much as it is going to, just a little bit off the end, and only through the top layer, so the full width is still in contact with the pulley. It didn't look frayed at all.
Anyone know if this is okay, as long as it doesn't wear anymore?
Maybe I should get this new ASP pulley instead.
I looked at my Kleemann and noticed that it is rubbing also. I am going to take a closer look at the belt tomorrow to see how bad it is. It kind of looks like it has already worn as much as it is going to, just a little bit off the end, and only through the top layer, so the full width is still in contact with the pulley. It didn't look frayed at all.
Anyone know if this is okay, as long as it doesn't wear anymore?
Maybe I should get this new ASP pulley instead.
I will trade the <1hp reduction in gain for a bigger pulley clearance.
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So you think I should return it and have them redo it or just get a new ASP? I'm all for the cheaper price, although I was happy with all the information I got from the guy from Kleemann before deciding to buy it. This was before I found this forum.
I did get them to give me a parts warranty even though I installed it myself since I had it done with help of an MB tech.
Or maybe I can just get a thinner belt? What do you think?
I did get them to give me a parts warranty even though I installed it myself since I had it done with help of an MB tech.
Or maybe I can just get a thinner belt? What do you think?
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I was told by Lee that it only rubbed if the belt was a little thick. So both pullys work fine, it just depends on th belt. I was told that the new spec pully will work with any belt.
~fk
i am waiting for hte new spec pully. He told me that it wont be all black. Part alum and part black
~fk
i am waiting for hte new spec pully. He told me that it wont be all black. Part alum and part black
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Guys,
This is all Buellwinkle fault !!! He wanted a pulley that is bigger then any other pulley out there and so that's what happen why the belt rubbed. I talk to Lee at ASP about this three days ago concerned of the problem. So he's going to make the C coupe pulley a little smaller. But the 98-99 pulley will not have this problem because the factory pulley is already a little smaller then the C coupe factory pulley.
This is all Buellwinkle fault !!! He wanted a pulley that is bigger then any other pulley out there and so that's what happen why the belt rubbed. I talk to Lee at ASP about this three days ago concerned of the problem. So he's going to make the C coupe pulley a little smaller. But the 98-99 pulley will not have this problem because the factory pulley is already a little smaller then the C coupe factory pulley.
Last edited by linh; Oct 4, 2002 at 09:12 PM.
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Lol....sorry buddy !!! Just tell it like it is !!! I know your does not rub but we can barely slight a piece of paper through your.
Last edited by linh; Oct 4, 2002 at 10:16 PM.
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Return the pulley to ASP, some where made where the hub surface was not polished perfectly and that caused a small leak, Lee promised to quality check each one personally because of this. They will replace it with the newly design stainless steel hub and you'll be better off anyway.
BTW, 8,000 miles and it never leaked 1 drop of oil and I've had it on and off a few times.
BTW, 8,000 miles and it never leaked 1 drop of oil and I've had it on and off a few times.
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Is it safe.. to drive with a leak.. as long as i keep the oil levels up... And also.. Is it hard to break the seal.. Cus i'm not sure if its the pulley causing this or the seal breaking.. Sorta confused.. So any advice would be NIce thanks guys.. btwthe pulley kicks ***
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I've never heard of a pulley damaging the seal, if you put the factory pulley back on it will stop leaking. The small amount of oil is not a problem, just keep an eye on it until you are ready to take it off and send it back in.
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My early ASP has always leaked a drop or two. I can live with it vs. labor $ to R&R for an automatic, and whinning tio Lee. Power is intoxicating. Just had the dealer install the rear AMG bar. Thank you to the forum! Turn in is much improved, have yet to bansai a cloverleaf...it's snowy. Yoko AVS's are a riot in the snow, like slicks on olive oil. I should pony up for snows, but I'm having too much fun going sideways.
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did the c-coupe come with it stock.. not the amg one
but did it come with stock sway bar or rear bar.. I know when my friend lifted my SLK .. i commeted taht i had a really thick sway bar in the front.. Oh yea btw Buel.. What kind of Plugs should i get.. Did you get any urself? and where to get it at.. Thanks
but did it come with stock sway bar or rear bar.. I know when my friend lifted my SLK .. i commeted taht i had a really thick sway bar in the front.. Oh yea btw Buel.. What kind of Plugs should i get.. Did you get any urself? and where to get it at.. Thanks
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Return the pulley to ASP, some where made where the hub surface was not polished perfectly and that caused a small leak, Lee promised to quality check each one personally because of this. They will replace it with the newly design stainless steel hub and you'll be better off anyway.
Return the pulley to ASP, some where made where the hub surface was not polished perfectly and that caused a small leak, Lee promised to quality check each one personally because of this. They will replace it with the newly design stainless steel hub and you'll be better off anyway.
