W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Tensioner Pulley Failure?!?!

Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Someone have dimensions on the lower pulley? Would like to source just the pulley w/o the tensioner. Preventive maintenance.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pearlpower
Someone have dimensions on the lower pulley? Would like to source just the pulley w/o the tensioner. Preventive maintenance.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by shardul
BTW to all other who want to purchase the 3 piece ASP Idler kit price is 290 shipped in the continental US
This dont not include the one my man blackbenzz is questioning, which is the same one that failed on the OPs car
So is that for the 6 rib, 8 rib, and idler pullies? If so, that is a pretty good price as ASP has those for sale for $175/each on their website (unless I'm totally missing something). I'll be replacing my pulleys soon as well as the top tensioner just to avoid any issues.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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See pic below from Shardul's other thread. Aluminum pulleys for the uppers. The question here I believe is the lower right pulley (black).

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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it is the same size as the sc tensioner pulley and it doesnot have any ribs on it. the offset is different hence a spacer is required.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by shardul
it is the same size as the sc tensioner pulley and it doesnot have any ribs on it. the offset is different hence a spacer is required.
Ah, hence, you would also provide the fourth pulley with a washer so we could swap all the pulleys at once. Make sense. That's what I'll end up doing. I was going to search high and low (well, found info in another thread) for just the pulley replacement instead of the entire unit.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Ah, hence, you would also provide the fourth pulley with a washer so we could swap all the pulleys at once. Make sense. That's what I'll end up doing. I was going to search high and low (well, found info in another thread) for just the pulley replacement instead of the entire unit.
yes i can do that. once you are ready PM me and we can work out the details.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by awiner
Kicking this thread up from the dead.

Same thing happened to me today. These tensioners have a history of failure and have been superseded by newer revisions a few times at least over the years.
How many miles is on your '03?

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yes i can do that. once you are ready PM me and we can work out the details.
I definitely will do. Most likely within a couple of weeks when my travel simmahs down!
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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yes i can do that. once you are ready PM me and we can work out the details.
PM sent. Thanks!
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Wiestec makes a super setup for e63 pullies. They come as a set of 5 , not MB plastic but CNC military grade aluminum with replaceable bearings. One thing for sure no more melted plastic oem pullies for me. 299 for the set, checkum out, possibly they will work, contact Steve at Wiestec he know his stuff. Got a set on both my 63's an E and also aCLK
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Critter
Wiestec makes a super setup for e63 pullies. They come as a set of 5 , not MB plastic but CNC military grade aluminum with replaceable bearings. One thing for sure no more melted plastic oem pullies for me. 299 for the set, checkum out, possibly they will work, contact Steve at Wiestec he know his stuff. Got a set on both my 63's an E and also aCLK
military grade? meh. i only deal with post apocaliptic grade stuff.

the best pullies are made from 60% chrome, 25% aluminum, and 15% 100% cast iron. contact zach to confirm.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Just trying to help my sl55 brother, these work for my e63 and I do not need to contact zach, we were not talking crap but you seem to feel you can give it. Enjoy your car.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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i just think it is funny when people use words to sound important, but really have no idea what they are talking about is all.
don't take it personally. i make fun of all sorts of things i see on the internet. hahahaha

good day sir.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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M156 Billet Idler Pulleys, Wiestec engineering
Key Features:
  • CNC machined 6061 aluminum
  • Hard anodized to military spec
  • Direct replacement/bolt in for M156/M159
  • Utilizes factory belt
  • 100% serviceable
  • Great for use in harsh environments
  • High quality bearings
  • Sorry for the English, I only went to US scholl and showed up both days.
  • Now you can be smarter than me, or is it I
  • Say Hi to Zach is he your? Buddy
  • Now go play in your own sandbox.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Critter
M156 Billet Idler Pulleys, Wiestec engineering
Key Features:
  • CNC machined 6061 aluminum
  • Hard anodized to military spec
  • Direct replacement/bolt in for M156/M159
  • Utilizes factory belt
  • 100% serviceable
  • Great for use in harsh environments
  • High quality bearings
  • Sorry for the English, I only went to US scholl and showed up both days.
  • Now you can be smarter than me, or is it I
  • Say Hi to Zach is he your? Buddy
  • Now go play in your own sandbox.
  • Regards
see now, it wasn't that hard. a sense of humor is good. wait, i am under the impression you were being funny in this post. but, it appears you may be serious. which actually just makes it funnier.
we have schools here in the u.s., but you just kind of proved what is wrong with some of them.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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Actually the funny part is how did I know you were from the US good guess EH!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Actually the funny part is how did I know you were from the US good guess EH!
your words cut like knives critter.

now scram frenchie. should of never saved you guys in ww2.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Now we have some common ground. Ha Ha, not French by any means. Your knowledge of Canada must have come off a double bubble wrapper, EH!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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I hear Toronto has some good strip clubs. Thats my extent of knowledge of canada. Lol
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Bingo, you are absolutely right, usually filled with french girls who have escaped their dad and came to real Canada. They cannot speak English but boy oh boy can they dance. Told you we had common ground. Best Regards
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Critter
Bingo, you are absolutely right, usually filled with french girls who have escaped their dad and came to real Canada. They cannot speak English but boy oh boy can they dance. Told you we had common ground. Best Regards
I heard Russian girls - never met french at the club How about you show me your fav. club and I'll take you to mine ?

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