Pulley uninstall DIY (w/ pics)
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From: Porter Ranch, CA
E55, CTS-V Wagon, Duc 1098R
I'm talking method not bolt type. There are applications that use torque angle that do not yield the bolt. In this case the 275 recommendation is probably because eurocharged has a higher friction to overcome on their pulley to crankshaft interface and therefore need the higher base torque vs a stock/ASP. Once that is overcome, then they add the 90 to stretch. So I was assuming that the OP had an ASP pulley which was a bad assumption and going to 275 ft lbs to start plus 90 degrees would be bad...My mistake.
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2005 E55 AMG
Ok...i need advice...the shop wants to file through my warranty and replace the whole bottom end as the key way indeed did break.
Should I let them do this and chance my warranty denying the claim or filing a claim with their insurance as it is their fault.
Should I let them do this and chance my warranty denying the claim or filing a claim with their insurance as it is their fault.
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No way your warranty will cover it unless they try to perpetuate some form of fraud such as it did it on it's own. Every shop has insurance, well...they should have insurance. They need to go through their insurance as they screwed up. Even if you gave them erroneous information about torque (not saying you did, just illustrating a point), it is still their responsibility as professionals to ensure a clean install.
Last edited by pearlpower; Dec 20, 2011 at 01:13 PM.
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PM me with your number and I can give you some advice on this. I had the exact same thing happen to me. I got a repalcment engine as crank plus rebuild is more than buying a low mileage used engine.
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