Evosport Underdrive pullies
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Evosport Underdrive pullies
Okay, now I'm really confused...someone please help me out here...
I recently ordered from Evosport the underdrive pullies for my CLK240. among a set of 3 pullies, one of them was a Power steering pulley. I happily took them to my mechanic only to be told that he could not fit the PS pulley coz he didn't have the puller to remove the old pulley. I then posted on MercedesShop forum and was readily helped. I was told the pulley was not designed to be removed. The PS pump comes with the pulley installed, so no seperate part number. Why would Evosport sell me a pulley that wasn't designed to be replaced? Yet, everyone who's installed these says its a snap.
Plus, being underdrive pullies, aren't the pullies supposed to be smaller in size? I was surprised coz both new alternator and PS pullies were slightly larger and the belt provided was slightly longer. Is this the way it should be or am I just missing something?
Help!!?? please??
I recently ordered from Evosport the underdrive pullies for my CLK240. among a set of 3 pullies, one of them was a Power steering pulley. I happily took them to my mechanic only to be told that he could not fit the PS pulley coz he didn't have the puller to remove the old pulley. I then posted on MercedesShop forum and was readily helped. I was told the pulley was not designed to be removed. The PS pump comes with the pulley installed, so no seperate part number. Why would Evosport sell me a pulley that wasn't designed to be replaced? Yet, everyone who's installed these says its a snap.
Plus, being underdrive pullies, aren't the pullies supposed to be smaller in size? I was surprised coz both new alternator and PS pullies were slightly larger and the belt provided was slightly longer. Is this the way it should be or am I just missing something?
Help!!?? please??
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The pulley from ps should come off with a puller or remove the whole ps pump and than remove the pulley(thats what i did), the pulley's are larger and the belt is longer.
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Most powersteering pulleys, including yours, have a press on pulley that require a special puller to remove them. Find the tool and you'll have a finished install.
Smaller accessory pulleys would not underdrive your components, they would spin them faster and thus overdrive them (requiring more engine power to spin).
Smaller accessory pulleys would not underdrive your components, they would spin them faster and thus overdrive them (requiring more engine power to spin).
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Originally Posted by 209MAD
Okay, now I'm really confused...someone please help me out here...
I recently ordered from Evosport the underdrive pullies for my CLK240. among a set of 3 pullies, one of them was a Power steering pulley. I happily took them to my mechanic only to be told that he could not fit the PS pulley coz he didn't have the puller to remove the old pulley. I then posted on MercedesShop forum and was readily helped. I was told the pulley was not designed to be removed. The PS pump comes with the pulley installed, so no seperate part number. Why would Evosport sell me a pulley that wasn't designed to be replaced? Yet, everyone who's installed these says its a snap.
Plus, being underdrive pullies, aren't the pullies supposed to be smaller in size? I was surprised coz both new alternator and PS pullies were slightly larger and the belt provided was slightly longer. Is this the way it should be or am I just missing something?
Help!!?? please??
I recently ordered from Evosport the underdrive pullies for my CLK240. among a set of 3 pullies, one of them was a Power steering pulley. I happily took them to my mechanic only to be told that he could not fit the PS pulley coz he didn't have the puller to remove the old pulley. I then posted on MercedesShop forum and was readily helped. I was told the pulley was not designed to be removed. The PS pump comes with the pulley installed, so no seperate part number. Why would Evosport sell me a pulley that wasn't designed to be replaced? Yet, everyone who's installed these says its a snap.
Plus, being underdrive pullies, aren't the pullies supposed to be smaller in size? I was surprised coz both new alternator and PS pullies were slightly larger and the belt provided was slightly longer. Is this the way it should be or am I just missing something?
Help!!?? please??
it took a few hours. He didn't have to remove the PS but said it was on there. Also, I think the size and weight of the EvoSport is different. So to answer
your question: No, you're not missing anything. It's well worth the struggle......
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Guys, I really appreciate your inputs.
I guess I'll have to try find the tool. My mechanic is a by-the-book type mechanic, and he doesn't want to mess with my car incase something goes awry. He calls it my million dollar ride, and something about risk and a ten foot pole
Any ideas where to get the pulley puller? I reckon it would be a generic puller that shouldn't cost too much?
I guess I'll have to try find the tool. My mechanic is a by-the-book type mechanic, and he doesn't want to mess with my car incase something goes awry. He calls it my million dollar ride, and something about risk and a ten foot pole
Any ideas where to get the pulley puller? I reckon it would be a generic puller that shouldn't cost too much?
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I know Snap-on makes a pulley puller that works, however I am not sure of the correct part number and price. Before buying a puller, make sure you are buying one that will get the job done.
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209MAD: Yes, Power Steering pulley is a pain. Unfortunately, there is only one way to remove it. You will need a puller kit. Use http://www.kd-tools.com, they have a puller set Part No. 2897 that will work on your CLK. Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by Vadim @ evosport
The tool is both puller and installer.
