Pulley fell off, sheared woodruff key, FIXED
06-26-2012, 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 
06-26-2012, 10:32 PM
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06-30-2012, 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
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
06-30-2012, 03:58 PM
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06-30-2012, 05:24 PM
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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.
04-10-2013, 02:45 PM
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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
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
