New ASP idler pulley and install pic.
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Around 400.00 from MB..
I guess a few people called ASP for the acessory pulley that goes behind the S/C idler pulleytoo..Part of the pulley set from MB for 400.00.. Well, I took mine off and donated it for 1/2 day to be drawn up.. So, they are going to be machining a limited run of those to take care of the few people that called in for them.. ASP said this would be machined aluminum with decorative slots and ZZ rated high speed bearings in them..
My Accessory pulley was not wobbling but after spinning it by hand, could tell the bearings will not last a much longer.. I guess I will be in line for one too..
I like the custom look of machined aftermarket pulley`s anyway.. Lighter pulley`s also make it easier for the engine accelerate or get up to RPM quicker..
I guess a few people called ASP for the acessory pulley that goes behind the S/C idler pulleytoo..Part of the pulley set from MB for 400.00.. Well, I took mine off and donated it for 1/2 day to be drawn up.. So, they are going to be machining a limited run of those to take care of the few people that called in for them.. ASP said this would be machined aluminum with decorative slots and ZZ rated high speed bearings in them..
My Accessory pulley was not wobbling but after spinning it by hand, could tell the bearings will not last a much longer.. I guess I will be in line for one too..
I like the custom look of machined aftermarket pulley`s anyway.. Lighter pulley`s also make it easier for the engine accelerate or get up to RPM quicker..
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CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
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What's up! So my belt ripped off the other day and I had to take the car to Motorwerks. My wholesale cost for the idler pulley was $303.00 and tensioner pulley was $192.50. That's my dealer pricing. without the discount I think it was $404 and $325? Any ways. I bought both pulleys from asp. It's a MUCH better deal and we need to thank Brooke for it! THANKS BROOKE!
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What's up! So my belt ripped off the other day and I had to take the car to Motorwerks. My wholesale cost for the idler pulley was $303.00 and tensioner pulley was $192.50. That's my dealer pricing. without the discount I think it was $404 and $325? Any ways. I bought both pulleys from asp. It's a MUCH better deal and we need to thank Brooke for it! THANKS BROOKE!
Actually there are 3 pulley`s that seem to wear.. The S/C idler pulley and the Accesory idler pulley that connects to it.. Then there is the S/C tensioner pulley.. I suggest changing all 3 out, instead of chasing pulley problems each time one fails.. If you have an aftermarket pulley on, you already are spinning the idlers /tensioner pulley 15-20% faster..
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E63 Biturbo, UPD Cold Air induction kit, UPD performance crank pulley and UPD adjustable rear suspension with ride height adjustment.
CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
www.ultimatepd.com
instagram @ultimate_pd
facebook.com/ultimatepd
E63 Biturbo, UPD Cold Air induction kit, UPD performance crank pulley and UPD adjustable rear suspension with ride height adjustment.
CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
www.ultimatepd.com
instagram @ultimate_pd
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Anytime bro.. Actually there are 3 pulley`s that seem to wear.. The S/C idler pulley and the Accesory idler pulley that connects to it.. Then there is the S/C tensioner pulley.. I suggest changing all 3 out, instead of chasing pulley problems each time one fails.. If you have an aftermarket pulley on, you already are spinning the idlers /tensioner pulley 15-20% faster..
Actually there are 3 pulley`s that seem to wear.. The S/C idler pulley and the Accesory idler pulley that connects to it.. Then there is the S/C tensioner pulley.. I suggest changing all 3 out, instead of chasing pulley problems each time one fails.. If you have an aftermarket pulley on, you already are spinning the idlers /tensioner pulley 15-20% faster..Do you know if ASP is 'packaging' those three (two idlers and a tensioner) pulleys for us?
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Thanks Brooke for setting this thing up with ASP. I ordered my idler pulley even though mine isn't broke yet.
FYI regarding the tensioner pulley, when I spoke to Lee he mentioned that the tensioner pulley to be offered by ASP is only the pulley and not the entire assembly that you would normally get from the stealership. My independent tech said that I could go the ASP route to see if it fixes a knocking sound from my tensioner but he felt that my issue might not be the pulley, but the tensioner itself (based on the sound it makes). In this case, I opted to just get another tensioner pulley assembly from the stealer. If I weren't having the knocking sound, I'd definitely go with the ASP unit since my last tensioner assembly from MB only lasted 10,000 miles.
FYI regarding the tensioner pulley, when I spoke to Lee he mentioned that the tensioner pulley to be offered by ASP is only the pulley and not the entire assembly that you would normally get from the stealership. My independent tech said that I could go the ASP route to see if it fixes a knocking sound from my tensioner but he felt that my issue might not be the pulley, but the tensioner itself (based on the sound it makes). In this case, I opted to just get another tensioner pulley assembly from the stealer. If I weren't having the knocking sound, I'd definitely go with the ASP unit since my last tensioner assembly from MB only lasted 10,000 miles.
Do you mind PM'ing me the price on all the pulleys?
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BTW guys be very careful about the acc pulley behind the idler pulley, I just broken off some of the plastic from the pulley trying to get the unit disassembled.
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This is what I did to my acc pulley (6 rib)
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I called today to order the acc pulley behind the idler pulley. I will try to find out if there is going to be another run of them.
BTW guys be very careful about the acc pulley behind the idler pulley, I just broken off some of the plastic from the pulley trying to get the unit disassembled.
BTW guys be very careful about the acc pulley behind the idler pulley, I just broken off some of the plastic from the pulley trying to get the unit disassembled.
