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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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possible engine pulley problems

well after 7500 miles on my 2011 S550 started getting slight unusual sound from the engine pulley. also when looking at it while engine is on the pulley looked a little wobbly. So took it to park place motors is Dallas and had a mechanic take a look at it. he too thought it was the pulley but was surprised to see this on such a new car, especially when the pulley only drives the AC and the alternator, not the steering pump as that is fully electric. I will know something by tomorrow as to what the actual diagnosis and fix is. keeping my fingers crossed. The sound would be more pronounced when the AC was on.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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i had same problem too.. but warranty replaced.. and now no more sounds..
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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i had same problem too.. but warranty replaced.. and now no more sounds..
Is it a major job where they have to take engine parts apart or is it on the outside.
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Originally Posted by RajwanyS550
Is it a major job where they have to take engine parts apart or is it on the outside.
completely accessable w/o engine pull.

Ive got 07 S550 with 56K and im starting to hear a little squeak at idle.
Also just replaced 2 pulleys on my wifes 06 CLS500 with 46K miles.
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Idler pulley replaced under warranty, within 24 hrs. I am a happy camper.
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