DavesMeanE's

Oh yeah - We did yours too Todd!

Koru_Kinshi

Well on a good note, Jerry appreciated the pictures. They're going to send me a new pulley once I get the old one off.

It'll have to wait until tomorrow since I can't crack the bolt w/o an air tool...Forgot how much of a pain in the *** it was to do.

I used all the shims, per Shardul's instructions. Mileage I'm not sure, but I've only had the pulley for less than 6 months, and I don't drive it much. Driving hard? Probably once ever 1-2 weeks. I take care of my car. It was spaced properly. So I don't really know. Maybe it was just a bad pulley. Bought it in November.

Tech-Tune

You dont happen to have the part number for the AMG pulley holder?

Sir-Boost-a-Lot

iTrader: (1)

Not the MB one but basically the same-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Flywheel-Crankshaft-Lock-Engine-Repair-Tool-/121076167414?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item1c30b3b2f6&vxp=mtr

1badassbenz

I haven't installed mine yet I bought mine in February. Anything I should look or check for or just install it and see how it works? Don't want to use the word bad batch but is there a difference between earlier ones and later ones built or is this something we will all need to deal with at one point.

desant89

I am seeing a lot of questions asking about a "bad batch" Did we in any way confirm that it was a bad batch, or is it a problem with the strap that was, and is still used on all of them?

Just want to make sure I make mine right. I just got mine less than 2 weeks ago. If there is a such thing as an updated pulley, I would think I have it. Question is, who confirmed there ever was an update?

Tech-Tune

^ Good point.
It would be nice if Shardul or a Eurocharged rep would chime in to clarify.

EDIT: Just got in touch with Shardul... The new pulleys have a different spring.

pimpjuice

Hmmm...mine is still on the shelf. Should I "update" the straps? I don't have a press or a drill press...can someone hook a broke brothah up lol

novae500

I picked up mine in Nov 2012. Checked the car last night and so far no cracks/breaks. When were the new pulleys sent out?

pimpjuice

How do we know which is a new pulley? I wonder if I can ship mine back to swap for a new one before I install it ???

Tech-Tune

I would confirm prior to installing it. Better to play it safe.

Kreuzfeuer

M112 guy reporting in... Looks like mine hasn't failed yet, but I'm not sure how much time I have.

This is an early batch EC 65mm pulley on the M112 3.2 Kompressor.

Note the stress crack near the rivet.

Also worth noting, the back of the pulley is now making permanent contact with the supercharger clutch. Clutch can be spun by hand, but not freely. Pulley has already been adjusted twice to alleviate this, each time adding shims to allow a gap. So, the springs are clearly letting loose, as I keep losing the gap over time. I'll contact Jake/Jerry privately, no reason to believe that they won't support the return as they've offered stellar service to me and my Crossfire brethren in the past.

All the best,

Denroll

^You've got the telltale reddish-brown dust like me. I'll check mine when I get home in a week or so.

In somewhat related news, Shardul says the tuning for the new clutchless upper pulley has been sorted out.

Tech-Tune

Eurocharged is sending me a revised replacement...
Its a comforting feeling to deal with a tuner that stands behind their product (or a product they endorse)

Forrest Gump 9

You need to send your back. Your pulley is having the same problem with my first, the pin is backing out. The more shim you add will only make it worst. You're at the borderline of that thing spinning apart.

As for my second unit, just checked it last night everything seems to be fine. No crack, no dust.

Kreuzfeuer

I've been battling the red dust here and there for a year... We revised the gap and the dust ended... briefly. As you've noticed, now it's back. Is that dust from the back of the pulley, or the clutch (or both?)? Not sure which material is softer. NBD if it's the pulley, I just don't want the clutch to be at risk.

Agreed.

Totally NOT what I wanted to hear, but what I suspected. I'll drive it gingerly the next few days until I can swap out with a backup. No telling how long that one spring has been cracked.

Karlson

got same question, got mine from the neighbor that he got 2 months ago, so is there visual difference of older and newer version of the pulley?

Baronet1

yes, read the thread.

Post #82. newer version has different spring.

desant89

Does that mean it looks physically different? I am going to check mine too. Hopefully we get a pic of the old vs new or something if there is a visible difference.

pimpjuice

that still doesn't say what the visual difference is. Can someone post a side by side of the old v/s new? I'm interested as well... did I ever mention smart asses are full ratards?

ricky s

Anyone know when the 'newer spring' was produced?

Baronet1

This isn't rocket science folks.

Call up EC/Jerry and find out when the new ones with new springs were sent out and verify against when you purchased it.

I'd venture a guess that EC/Jerry will chime in here soon. But in the meantime, why not call and find out? I'm surprised nobody has called yet.

pimpjuice

I have contacted Shardul since I purchased mine directly from him. But it would be nice to see a side by side of the new and older ones posted together. Now go read the thread and see that several people have contacted Jerry/EC...the jury is still out at this point

urbamworm

Wish I would have taken more pics of mine now. All I have is this one of the front before installing it and the tape is half covering it. Can't really tell if looks different or not. I got mine first thing in January.

Baronet1

Exactly my point. it's simple, now people have to wait to hear back.