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Pulley fell off, sheared woodruff key, FIXED

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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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I did 3 short WOT runs where I had space as I was out running errands. I came back and checked the markings on the pulley & crank bolt. Everything appears to be holding just fine! I will do more runs and post up when I do
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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I did 3 short WOT runs where I had space as I was out running errands. I came back and checked the markings on the pulley & crank bolt. Everything appears to be holding just fine! I will do more runs and post up when I do
Alright!!!
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Another update,
Did a few more WOT runs and a nice parking lot smoke show and everything is still holding tight. I marked the Pulley & bolt so I could see if it the bolt ever starts to back out. It has not budged not one centimeter
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Great fix on your part! Good results where others weren't so lucky
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Great fix on your part! Good results where others weren't so lucky
Thanks. I saw what GT-ER had done and it made sense to me. It worked for him and now it's appears to be working for me as well. I will keep posting as time goes on to keep you all updated.
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Woohoo...that makes two cars with the home remedy working well. Maybe people should start doing this PRIOR to installing the pulley the first time. It may avoid headaches.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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How has this fix been holding up? Just in the same boat and trying to figure out options.
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I have a customer who is also in the same boat. We are going to use a BIP pin kit to remedy the problem permanently.
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Originally Posted by layzie12g
I have a customer who is also in the same boat. We are going to use a BIP pin kit to remedy the problem permanently.
What is the BIP pin kit?
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I (BIP) will pm you brotha.
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You (BIP) should start a thread showing your product. I just ordered one.
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I (BIP) will pm you brotha.

Go ahead and make that a double please sir <grin>

Should be picking up my E55 on Friday and I'm doing every piece of research and jotting down every preventative tip/product I can find.
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this is what my snout looks like:







My dealer is recommending rebuilding the engine since they are worried the crank might be out of balance.
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Who installed it? I feel your pain I've been thru that and its not fun (or cheap)
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Originally Posted by nizzle
Ok so here is the VERY short version of a VERY long story. My pulley fell off (wasn't torqued to the +90 & wasn't my fault... don't ask) and sheared off my woodruff key. Didnt want to have to remove the timing cover, chain, gear, etc. to fix it. SO, did some research and found a good solution (IMO) for a fix. Thanks to GT-ER, Shardul, Chawkins and everyone else who chimed in with good info, ideas, and support. Sorry for the HUGE lack of details but it would be nothing short of writing a novel to explain the whole situation. Anywho, here are a couple pics.

drimmeled out the end of the crank a little



Then JB welded in a super strong piece of steel (not sure the exact kind/grade) bolted the pulley up and torqued it down CORRECTLY and...... as good as new or better IMO

dam i should have had you fix mine when the pulley sheered my keyway. it cost me 2700.
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