FCP Euro serpentine belt & pulley kit - HELP ?
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FCP Euro serpentine belt & pulley kit - HELP ?
Bought this kit (the factory idlers failed & shredded the belt @ 110k KMs / 65k miles) based on comments here and previous knowledge of FCP's reputation for excellent service.
Part #'s jive with the listed numbers & the parts I received, and there's a belt / 1 tensioner / 4 idlers (2 of which are the same part #).
Problem is, ALL OF THE IDLERS ARE RIBBED, there isn't 2 smooth idlers like the ones removed...
Has anyone else bought this kit, or has intimate knowledge as to if they have changed to all ribbed pulleys, and what hardware do I use (new or old) and do I run the metal shields included ???
Thanks for any help in advance !
* I'm in the middle of the install, but can't go any further until I figure this out.
The belt must come off to replace the idler, at 7 years old its a good idea to replace the belt.
For those considering tackling the job themselves I offer a kit at this link that uses all OE components for ~$150.
It's good to hear you caught it early, most ppl myself included have had the belt snap without much warning.
--Kyle
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...t-gates-517045
Part #'s jive with the listed numbers & the parts I received, and there's a belt / 1 tensioner / 4 idlers (2 of which are the same part #).
Problem is, ALL OF THE IDLERS ARE RIBBED, there isn't 2 smooth idlers like the ones removed...
Has anyone else bought this kit, or has intimate knowledge as to if they have changed to all ribbed pulleys, and what hardware do I use (new or old) and do I run the metal shields included ???
Thanks for any help in advance !
* I'm in the middle of the install, but can't go any further until I figure this out.
The belt must come off to replace the idler, at 7 years old its a good idea to replace the belt.
For those considering tackling the job themselves I offer a kit at this link that uses all OE components for ~$150.
It's good to hear you caught it early, most ppl myself included have had the belt snap without much warning.
--Kyle
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...t-gates-517045
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I installed the kit, drove the car to work today. Thanks !
Last edited by J0HN_R1; 04-23-2019 at 10:56 AM.
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Please send me your order number and I'll help you if we haven't already. I know exactly what happened here after checking the shelf. Febi is not putting the correct OE part in manufacturer box 44977. A smooth pulley should be in the box however they are packaging a grooved pulley
--Kyle B
--Kyle B