C219 CLS55 and CLS63, 2004-2010

need advice ASAP, idler puller just went

Old Jan 10, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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need advice ASAP, idler puller just went

Its the Tensioner Pulley that siezed up on me, OK guys so this is my only vehicle , single guy, i work this whole weekend, see the damage below, is it possible to still drive it since no damn shop is open or has the parts in stock , new 8 rib belt and tenisioner pulley.




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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 08:04 PM
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This is the tensioner pulley that went !
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 08:55 PM
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Only car?

If it was my only car, and no other choices, and it was just the SC belt. I would drive it in case of emergency - to the shop to buy a new belt or work, but that would be about it.

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Old Jan 11, 2015 | 01:13 AM
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No problem to drive it. Just make sure to get the pieces of the belt out of the way from moving parts. You may get a check engine light for "mechanical supercharger fault". Just clear it once fixed up.
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Old Jan 11, 2015 | 04:16 AM
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Yeah just drive it without the belt! Just don't floor it like a fool to keep it behaving well.

Get a metal idler pulley from Shardul on here. Those factory plastic pulley's blow up all the time.z
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Old Jan 11, 2015 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeNobody
Yeah just drive it without the belt! Just don't floor it like a fool to keep it behaving well.

Get a metal idler pulley from Shardul on here. Those factory plastic pulley's blow up all the time.z
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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Absolutely. Drive it but don't get crazy with it. And remove the parts and belt pieces so it doesn't damage the other belt. Would suggest you pay close attention to the condition of all the pulleys. If one went the others are worn and if it has that "washing machine" sound on startup be warned bad things are about to happen. Cost me 1100.00 for the OEM parts from the dealer and installed them myself. But now it sounds like a Mercedes not a Maytag.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 04:15 PM
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You can change just the bearing !
I put a high speed SKF 6303 ZZ bearing in mine, cost's about $8 dollar !
You need a press, so you can pop out the rivets, and press them in place again !

Or you can buy just the whole wheel new for $58 dollars. Link to ebay, I bought a spare one =):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181154392504?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Or you can buy a Aluminium of Shardul here on the forum =)

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Ok first off i have to give thanks to Shardul for getting me the pulley in less than 24rs ! OUTSTANDING will be doing buinsess again ! now on to the fun part ! After 4 hours of tearing into my engine i realized the previous owner installed M113K Modular Crank Damper, 180mm package, 6 belts later we finally found the one that fits ! not knowing what size belt sucked .... ended spending more money on belts than the part... such as life ! Have to pay to play !!!
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Glad you got the issue sorted out!
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