Supercharger Clutch Pack
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Supercharger Clutch Pack
Question brought up from the recent thread "New E55 owner" by HBR.....
How would I go about convincing my dealer to replace my supercharger clutch pack at 42K miles.
I heard about the claims "nothing is wrong since no engine codes" regarding failing intercooler pump.....
My car is a little sluggish, and I'm sure this would help it..... thanks!
How would I go about convincing my dealer to replace my supercharger clutch pack at 42K miles.
I heard about the claims "nothing is wrong since no engine codes" regarding failing intercooler pump.....
My car is a little sluggish, and I'm sure this would help it..... thanks!
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Question brought up from the recent thread "New E55 owner" by HBR.....
How would I go about convincing my dealer to replace my supercharger clutch pack at 42K miles.
I heard about the claims "nothing is wrong since no engine codes" regarding failing intercooler pump.....
My car is a little sluggish, and I'm sure this would help it..... thanks!
How would I go about convincing my dealer to replace my supercharger clutch pack at 42K miles.
I heard about the claims "nothing is wrong since no engine codes" regarding failing intercooler pump.....
My car is a little sluggish, and I'm sure this would help it..... thanks!
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Only thing that my tech told me is that you have to keep harrassing them that the squeak is really bothering you. Also say it's VERY harsh upon engagement. May have to bug them a few times.
New clutch supposed to improve squeak and engagement problems.
New clutch supposed to improve squeak and engagement problems.
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My car is now making a noise after startup that goes away once I start driving. It sounds like it is coming from the front part of the Supercharger. Its a whirring/low volume siren sound. I wonder if this might be the SC clutch bearings? I hate to bring too much attention to this area of the motor since I have a Renntech pulley.
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You tell him there is an intermittent ringing from the s/c pulley at idle, and that you noticed some "schmutz" on the underside of your engine cover. Tell him you have a feeling that the s/c bearing is going out and tell him that you read a technical bulletin on the subject, and if memory serves it was P-B-09.50/25. Ask him to go look that up with you and have him print it out. 
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Question brought up from the recent thread "New E55 owner" by HBR.....
How would I go about convincing my dealer to replace my supercharger clutch pack at 42K miles.
I heard about the claims "nothing is wrong since no engine codes" regarding failing intercooler pump.....
My car is a little sluggish, and I'm sure this would help it..... thanks!
How would I go about convincing my dealer to replace my supercharger clutch pack at 42K miles.
I heard about the claims "nothing is wrong since no engine codes" regarding failing intercooler pump.....
My car is a little sluggish, and I'm sure this would help it..... thanks!
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jpohl,
I was able to get mine replaced because most importantly, I had a great relationship with my service advisor (like, been to the drag strip with him and his GSX-R) and secondly, I actually did have a pretty rough engagement with my supercharger clutch. I think I would have been able to get it replaced regardless of who my SA was, but I got the updated '06 mechanism because of my SA.
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I was able to get mine replaced because most importantly, I had a great relationship with my service advisor (like, been to the drag strip with him and his GSX-R) and secondly, I actually did have a pretty rough engagement with my supercharger clutch. I think I would have been able to get it replaced regardless of who my SA was, but I got the updated '06 mechanism because of my SA.
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I've complained about harsh engagement to my SA the last 2 times I took my car in. They test drove it both times and said it was fine.
My car is now making a noise after startup that goes away once I start driving. It sounds like it is coming from the front part of the Supercharger. Its a whirring/low volume siren sound. I wonder if this might be the SC clutch bearings? I hate to bring too much attention to this area of the motor since I have a Renntech pulley.
My car is now making a noise after startup that goes away once I start driving. It sounds like it is coming from the front part of the Supercharger. Its a whirring/low volume siren sound. I wonder if this might be the SC clutch bearings? I hate to bring too much attention to this area of the motor since I have a Renntech pulley.
You had better get that pulley off before they look at the blower!!!
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jpohl,
I was able to get mine replaced because most importantly, I had a great relationship with my service advisor (like, been to the drag strip with him and his GSX-R) and secondly, I actually did have a pretty rough engagement with my supercharger clutch. I think I would have been able to get it replaced regardless of who my SA was, but I got the updated '06 mechanism because of my SA.
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I was able to get mine replaced because most importantly, I had a great relationship with my service advisor (like, been to the drag strip with him and his GSX-R) and secondly, I actually did have a pretty rough engagement with my supercharger clutch. I think I would have been able to get it replaced regardless of who my SA was, but I got the updated '06 mechanism because of my SA.
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Rough engagement and a chirp, but it was the rough engagement that was the problem that I think he wrote up in his paperwork.
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I actually found my SA through another forum and got to know him that way. Not all SAs are created equal and you might want to spend some time talking with other DC MB guys and finding out if any of them have an SA they know or could recommend. Trying to charm just any old SA might not work as well as you would hope it would.
Good luck.
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You tell him there is an intermittent ringing from the s/c pulley at idle, and that you noticed some "schmutz" on the underside of your engine cover. Tell him you have a feeling that the s/c bearing is going out and tell him that you read a technical bulletin on the subject, and if memory serves it was P-B-09.50/25. Ask him to go look that up with you and have him print it out.
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Its too much work to remove it and then reinstall it after I get it back. I can't pinpoint where the noise is coming from but after the car has been started for a few minutes the noise quits. If it is the SC clutch bearings then I'm sure they could claim that the larger pulley caused more tension on the belt and wore the bearing prematurely.
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I actually think that is a valid result. Is your car ECU tuned as well. Be careful taking it to just any service rep (SA). It can get ugly for very little reason if you come accross the wrong person and as much as our cars need attention, you may be rolling the dice.
I'm not saying to do anything illegal or immoral, but it is nice to have an SA, or even better a Tech, that you can communicate with. Then, the discussions about mods and what is covered and not is a rational one. If you get an SA with an agenda, it can be bad. I dunno how much warranty you have left (mine has 100,000), but just thought I'd drop 60 cents on you.
I'm not saying to do anything illegal or immoral, but it is nice to have an SA, or even better a Tech, that you can communicate with. Then, the discussions about mods and what is covered and not is a rational one. If you get an SA with an agenda, it can be bad. I dunno how much warranty you have left (mine has 100,000), but just thought I'd drop 60 cents on you.
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I actually think that is a valid result. Is your car ECU tuned as well. Be careful taking it to just any service rep (SA). It can get ugly for very little reason if you come accross the wrong person and as much as our cars need attention, you may be rolling the dice.
I'm not saying to do anything illegal or immoral, but it is nice to have an SA, or even better a Tech, that you can communicate with. Then, the discussions about mods and what is covered and not is a rational one. If you get an SA with an agenda, it can be bad. I dunno how much warranty you have left (mine has 100,000), but just thought I'd drop 60 cents on you.
I'm not saying to do anything illegal or immoral, but it is nice to have an SA, or even better a Tech, that you can communicate with. Then, the discussions about mods and what is covered and not is a rational one. If you get an SA with an agenda, it can be bad. I dunno how much warranty you have left (mine has 100,000), but just thought I'd drop 60 cents on you.
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