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Old 10-02-2022, 01:07 PM
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I second this. It is amazing what his TCU does to transform the shifting.
I saw on a video where the guy said stock AMG transmissions will not let you use the manual shift buttons in sport or comfort mode. However mine does. Does that mean my TCU is modified??
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I saw on a video where the guy said stock AMG transmissions will not let you use the manual shift buttons in sport or comfort mode. However mine does. Does that mean my TCU is modified??
Older versions, but your car is newer in the overall production time line and should have that issue.
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I saw on a video where the guy said stock AMG transmissions will not let you use the manual shift buttons in sport or comfort mode. However mine does. Does that mean my TCU is modified??
I think it was only the 2003 models (maybe 2004 too) that did not allow manual mode while in Comfort or Sport mode.
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Originally Posted by Jerseyjules
I saw on a video where the guy said stock AMG transmissions will not let you use the manual shift buttons in sport or comfort mode. However mine does. Does that mean my TCU is modified??
its very easy to check the TCU itself, check the video I created for swapping it out

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A little back on topic about the pulleys. I'm trying to get my stock supercharger pulley off and I have the band clamps around the clutch and they keep slipping as I try to remove the bolt. No matter how tight I get them they keep slipping. Is there another trick ton this process??
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Originally Posted by Jerseyjules
A little back on topic about the pulleys. I'm trying to get my stock supercharger pulley off and I have the band clamps around the clutch and they keep slipping as I try to remove the bolt. No matter how tight I get them they keep slipping. Is there another trick ton this process??
Need to use an impact drive to remove the bolt. The hammering effort will break it loose while turning the pulley minimally.
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Need to use an impact drive to remove the bolt. The hammering effort will break it loose while turning the pulley minimally.
It's a CLS no room. Even if I remove the fan shroud I don't think it will fit.
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It's a CLS no room. Even if I remove the fan shroud I don't think it will fit.
You may be able to remove the fan shroud and with the upper radiator cross piece removed you may be able to rock the top of the radiator away from the engine just enough to get the impact in to loosed the nut. If that doesn't work then possibly use an impact universal joint.

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You may be able to remove the fan shroud and with the upper radiator cross piece removed you may be able to rock the top of the radiator away from the engine just enough to get the impact in to loosed the nut. If that doesn't work then possibly use an impact universal joint.
That worked, thanks!!
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That worked, thanks!!
Which one worked - nudge the rad out a bit?
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Which one worked - nudge the rad out a bit?
Pulling the fan.
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Off topic but I got the 83mm pulley and tune installed and HOLLY CRAP! What a transformation it's like a completely different car!!
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Originally Posted by machild
You may be able to remove the fan shroud and with the upper radiator cross piece removed you may be able to rock the top of the radiator away from the engine just enough to get the impact in to loosed the nut. If that doesn't work then possibly use an impact universal joint.
I only moved the fan shroud a little bit up, so that it had enough clearance to stick my 1/2" extension through the fan shroud and unto the supercharger pulley bolt
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Hey VRP,

Originally Posted by VictoryRoadPerformance
Here's the message we sent Daryl on June 3rd.... Does anyone see an issue with this?


We would never allow a customer to "USE" a part for 8 months while they wait to return it... Us allowing you to "send it in in winter" Is to check the tolerances and adjust if necessary as in the above screenshot.

Its winter now... you can still send it in to be checked.

We will still service it.. But not return and refund it... This isn't our first rodeo.
My Sl55 has 33k miles, will I have any issues with your pulley or tune? I want the pump and bigger HE also.
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My Sl55 has 33k miles, will I have any issues with your pulley or tune? I want the pump and bigger HE also.
Nope!

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