SuperCharger dowel pins
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SuperCharger dowel pins
Hi,
I brought car to the shop for a supercharger pulley upgrade and noticed that both of the supercharger dowel pins are bent (where the washer lines up). Is this a common issue? Any of you experience the same issue? I am worried because it seems that 4 of my local MB dealers do not sell these separately, they only come with supercharger...anyone know where I can find any?
thanks.
I brought car to the shop for a supercharger pulley upgrade and noticed that both of the supercharger dowel pins are bent (where the washer lines up). Is this a common issue? Any of you experience the same issue? I am worried because it seems that 4 of my local MB dealers do not sell these separately, they only come with supercharger...anyone know where I can find any?
thanks.
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No, I believe they are only there for alignment, certainly not to hold the pulley. Thinking most people do not even know they are on there since they are so small so they just crank down the pulley over them during install.
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Kinda weird design. Meant to center washer for supercharger pulley bolt, I assume. Mine sheared too. I am going to pull mine the rest of the way out and buy a roll pin. Trim to fit and problem solved.
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The factory dowels (at least mine) micd 2.8 mm. Ace hardware sells an 1/8 in dowel that mics 2.9mm. Stand by as I attempt to install an verify fitment. 23¢ each.
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How did you take off the old pins out? Any trick to it? And I think people are mistaken for thinking that the pins are there for alignment and that not having them doesn't cause an issue. I believe they stop the washer/bolt from overtightening or loosening up overtime. AMG wouldn't have them if they don't serve a necesaary purpose. Correct me if I'm wrong but that's what i presumed
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How did you take off the old pins out? Any trick to it? And I think people are mistaken for thinking that the pins are there for alignment and that not having them doesn't cause an issue. I believe they stop the washer/bolt from overtightening or loosening up overtime. AMG wouldn't have them if they don't serve a necesaary purpose. Correct me if I'm wrong but that's what i presumed
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Wiggle AND force. They're usually pretty tight. Though I have had them come out with the washer before, but that's probably because they get deformed over time. I had to change that bearing A LOT.
and they are still there
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I would weld a rod to the end of it and try to pull it out that way. Otherwise, you're stuck trying to drill and tap.
