HALP! My pullies are growling at me!
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HALP! My pullies are growling at me!
Sorry to be such a noob, but I have a problem. I just rolled 90k on my 03 C32and I just noticed a growl from the engine at idle the other day, that increased with RPM. Upon taking it to the shop, I was informed I needed #'s 4, 6 and 9 [from the diagram on this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...ns-thread.html ]
Please correct me if I am wrong, but can I buy the needswings pulleysaver kit http://www.needswings.com/Pulley-Sav...psk178181.aspx and replace the stock parts with this kit WITHOUT having a different size pulley installed?
Also, if I do HAVE to do a Pulley at the same time, is this a decent deal:
http://www.needswings.com/ASP-178mm-...178PSK178.aspx
Please correct me if I am wrong, but can I buy the needswings pulleysaver kit http://www.needswings.com/Pulley-Sav...psk178181.aspx and replace the stock parts with this kit WITHOUT having a different size pulley installed?
Also, if I do HAVE to do a Pulley at the same time, is this a decent deal:
http://www.needswings.com/ASP-178mm-...178PSK178.aspx
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The pulley saver kit will replace 4 & 9 with new pulleys, and will relocate 6 with a larger pulley. 178MM w/ PSK for $1,000 is a good deal. If you're looking for the most power you can get the 185MM Eurocharged pulley, and tune for $1,100 I think was the price in their recent thread, and the PSK for an additional $150, or so... Eurocharged does also offer the 178MM pulley, and has there combo special going, or at least they did. That extra $300 or so dollars will get you 22PSI of boost (stock 14.5PSI) whereas 178MM will get you around 17.5PSI, and it also doesn't include a tune. Something to think about... The 185MM is kind of pushing the limits, so if you're looking for more proven reliability the 178MM is a great choice. Needswings did recently make a pulley saver kit for the code 3 pulley which should also work on stock crank/supercharger pulley setup. It's not listed, so contact them for more information if you're interested.
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I am bone stock now.
GT4:
So, if I get the PSK for the code 3 pulley, it will work for stock too? Basically where I would like to end up is with the PSK now and the ability to run a better performance pulley down the road with maybe a different belt, but using the same PSK. Is that possible?
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Dude, I DID post the link [but I couldn't figure out how to directly post the pic because in the how-to thread it's an attachment]
I am bone stock now.
GT4:
So, if I get the PSK for the code 3 pulley, it will work for stock too? Basically where I would like to end up is with the PSK now and the ability to run a better performance pulley down the road with maybe a different belt, but using the same PSK. Is that possible?
I am bone stock now.
GT4:
So, if I get the PSK for the code 3 pulley, it will work for stock too? Basically where I would like to end up is with the PSK now and the ability to run a better performance pulley down the road with maybe a different belt, but using the same PSK. Is that possible?
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The Needswings Code 3 PSK should work fine for you. The difference is only millimeters. It's not listed on the site, but if you contact Rob @ Needswings, he'll make one up for you. I just did the same thing. It cost the same as the other PSK's $170.00. Mine's in the mail already.
Also, is this a driveway job [with proper tools] or should I take it to the shop?
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Reply from the horses mouth:
Sooo, I think this is a good Idea and will be sending my order in. I only have to decise if this is a driveway job or not...
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Received: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:49:22 PM CDT
From: Rob NeedsWings
To: "barrysuperhawk"
Subject: RE: NeedsWings Inquiry ::Barry - General Contact Form Submission
Hello, we have found the appropriate belt length to use our psk kit with a code3 pulley (and stock crank pulley) which is slightly smaller than stock so I would guess it would still be a good length on the stock pulley. You would need to install the kit and make sure the belt tensioner rests in the middle of its travel but I think we have good odds. If we need a longer or shorter belt you can contact me and I can get another belt out but I don’t think that would be necessary. So this has not been tested yet but I think it would work. Let me know if you want to give it a shot.
Thanks, Rob
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Received: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:49:22 PM CDT
From: Rob NeedsWings
To: "barrysuperhawk"
Subject: RE: NeedsWings Inquiry ::Barry - General Contact Form Submission
Hello, we have found the appropriate belt length to use our psk kit with a code3 pulley (and stock crank pulley) which is slightly smaller than stock so I would guess it would still be a good length on the stock pulley. You would need to install the kit and make sure the belt tensioner rests in the middle of its travel but I think we have good odds. If we need a longer or shorter belt you can contact me and I can get another belt out but I don’t think that would be necessary. So this has not been tested yet but I think it would work. Let me know if you want to give it a shot.
Thanks, Rob
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Yeah, the install is no sweat. They'll send you instructions with pictures with exactly what you'll need to do. As for whether this limits you to a code 3 later on, you should probably ask Rob. I'm not sure if you would only need a longer belt with the a larger crank pulley or if they actually give different sized pulleys to help compensate. Rob we'll know for sure.
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I'm not sure if you would only need a longer belt with the a larger crank pulley or if they actually give different sized pulleys to help compensate.
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Sorry for the LATE update, but here it is:
I installed the kit Rob sent me and it was rediculusly easy, EXCEPT that the belt is TIIIIIGHT. and I managed to break the head off of that E whatever the heck it is bolt before I found the 17mm bolt behind it. [yes, I was using e-sockets] Apparently the exact proper belt length does not exist, so the choice is either too tight or too loose. I went with tight [always a good choice] and had 2 friends to help install the belt.
There are 2 rubber [air?] hoses on the passenger side that I had to ziptie up out of the way, but that wasn't a big deal, it was more just insurance.
I am at the very inner edge of the tensioner's adjustment range, but from previous experience with belt tensioners on other motors, I don't really think this is a bad thing, and if I ever get a code 3 pulley, I will be set.
I installed the kit Rob sent me and it was rediculusly easy, EXCEPT that the belt is TIIIIIGHT. and I managed to break the head off of that E whatever the heck it is bolt before I found the 17mm bolt behind it. [yes, I was using e-sockets] Apparently the exact proper belt length does not exist, so the choice is either too tight or too loose. I went with tight [always a good choice] and had 2 friends to help install the belt.
There are 2 rubber [air?] hoses on the passenger side that I had to ziptie up out of the way, but that wasn't a big deal, it was more just insurance.
I am at the very inner edge of the tensioner's adjustment range, but from previous experience with belt tensioners on other motors, I don't really think this is a bad thing, and if I ever get a code 3 pulley, I will be set.
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Sorry for the LATE update, but here it is:
I installed the kit Rob sent me and it was rediculusly easy, EXCEPT that the belt is TIIIIIGHT. and I managed to break the head off of that E whatever the heck it is bolt before I found the 17mm bolt behind it. [yes, I was using e-sockets] Apparently the exact proper belt length does not exist, so the choice is either too tight or too loose. I went with tight [always a good choice] and had 2 friends to help install the belt.
There are 2 rubber [air?] hoses on the passenger side that I had to ziptie up out of the way, but that wasn't a big deal, it was more just insurance.
I am at the very inner edge of the tensioner's adjustment range, but from previous experience with belt tensioners on other motors, I don't really think this is a bad thing, and if I ever get a code 3 pulley, I will be set.
I installed the kit Rob sent me and it was rediculusly easy, EXCEPT that the belt is TIIIIIGHT. and I managed to break the head off of that E whatever the heck it is bolt before I found the 17mm bolt behind it. [yes, I was using e-sockets] Apparently the exact proper belt length does not exist, so the choice is either too tight or too loose. I went with tight [always a good choice] and had 2 friends to help install the belt.
There are 2 rubber [air?] hoses on the passenger side that I had to ziptie up out of the way, but that wasn't a big deal, it was more just insurance.
I am at the very inner edge of the tensioner's adjustment range, but from previous experience with belt tensioners on other motors, I don't really think this is a bad thing, and if I ever get a code 3 pulley, I will be set.
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Sorry for the LATE update, but here it is:
I installed the kit Rob sent me and it was rediculusly easy, EXCEPT that the belt is TIIIIIGHT. and I managed to break the head off of that E whatever the heck it is bolt before I found the 17mm bolt behind it. [yes, I was using e-sockets] Apparently the exact proper belt length does not exist, so the choice is either too tight or too loose. I went with tight [always a good choice] and had 2 friends to help install the belt.
There are 2 rubber [air?] hoses on the passenger side that I had to ziptie up out of the way, but that wasn't a big deal, it was more just insurance.
I am at the very inner edge of the tensioner's adjustment range, but from previous experience with belt tensioners on other motors, I don't really think this is a bad thing, and if I ever get a code 3 pulley, I will be set.
I installed the kit Rob sent me and it was rediculusly easy, EXCEPT that the belt is TIIIIIGHT. and I managed to break the head off of that E whatever the heck it is bolt before I found the 17mm bolt behind it. [yes, I was using e-sockets] Apparently the exact proper belt length does not exist, so the choice is either too tight or too loose. I went with tight [always a good choice] and had 2 friends to help install the belt.
There are 2 rubber [air?] hoses on the passenger side that I had to ziptie up out of the way, but that wasn't a big deal, it was more just insurance.
I am at the very inner edge of the tensioner's adjustment range, but from previous experience with belt tensioners on other motors, I don't really think this is a bad thing, and if I ever get a code 3 pulley, I will be set.
When I was doing my power steering job, the tensioner star bolt looked like it was on the verge to go, I'm going to see if I can have it replaced. You would think that the bolt would be stronger. If I remember correctly, the socket needed is an e11.
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Yeah, my belt is super tight with the NW pulley saver kit. My tensioner pulley is pulled almost all the way to the left. I wonder if I had a slightly bigger belt if it would make a difference, the car runs fine, but it was pain in the *** to install.
When I was doing my power steering job, the tensioner star bolt looked like it was on the verge to go, I'm going to see if I can have it replaced. You would think that the bolt would be stronger. If I remember correctly, the socket needed is an e11.
When I was doing my power steering job, the tensioner star bolt looked like it was on the verge to go, I'm going to see if I can have it replaced. You would think that the bolt would be stronger. If I remember correctly, the socket needed is an e11.
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Makes sense, but my idler pulley seems like it's all the way up. It really moved quite a bit with the addition of the psk.
