Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
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Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
We all know there were some 181mm pulley failures but does anyone know of or has anyone HAD a water pump pulley fail on a 185mm setup?
I lost my entire pulley this weekend at highway cruise speed just desided to go to pieces. I need to know who if anyone has had problems with theirs. This is only for the 185mm failures so smaller pulley owners need not chime in at this time. Nothing like a $460.00 tow charge to put a damper on a weekend.
Mike
I lost my entire pulley this weekend at highway cruise speed just desided to go to pieces. I need to know who if anyone has had problems with theirs. This is only for the 185mm failures so smaller pulley owners need not chime in at this time. Nothing like a $460.00 tow charge to put a damper on a weekend.
Mike
Last edited by Montana Crossfire; 09-16-2008 at 06:55 AM.
Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
Originally Posted by Montana Crossfire
We all know there were some 181mm pulley failures but does anyone know of or has anyone HAD a water pump pulley fail on a 185mm setup?
I lost my entire pulley this weekend at highway speed just deside to go to pieces. I need to know who if anyone has had problems with theirs. This is only for the 185mm failures so smaller pulley owners need not chime in at this time. Nothing like a $460.00 tow charge to put a damper on a weekend.
Mike
I lost my entire pulley this weekend at highway speed just deside to go to pieces. I need to know who if anyone has had problems with theirs. This is only for the 185mm failures so smaller pulley owners need not chime in at this time. Nothing like a $460.00 tow charge to put a damper on a weekend.
Mike
Can you clarify which pulley failed, crank pulley or wp pulley?
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Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
Originally Posted by SRT6 Gang Member
Mike,
Can you clarify which pulley failed, crank pulley or wp pulley?
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Can you clarify which pulley failed, crank pulley or wp pulley?
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Let me give you all a friendly word of advice. Periodically check the 6 hex cap bolts on the crank pulley to make sure they are tight.
Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
I thought you had the water pump pulley go at the same time so you were unsure which happened first, also didn't you take the crank pulley apart before the problem?? not implying any thing just don't remember anyone having crank pulley problems. I do know that when I got mine the center hub was not tight with the allen keys and could have caused a serious problem if I didn't check it first before install.
Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
When you guys see the updated water pump pulley you will never worry about it failing again.
The most important thing about the 185-181 crank pulley is check those hex bolts and use red loc-tite! If you hear something that sounds like rod knock and then see your pulley wobbling rest assured the bolts have lossened and sheared off.
Waldig is the only person i know who sheared the keway off the crank. I dont understand how this could have happened. I have installed/uninstalled my 185 pulley about 15 times now, no issues yet with the keyway. As far as the keyway slot in the 185 its the same as the stock one...just a cut out grove.
The most important thing about the 185-181 crank pulley is check those hex bolts and use red loc-tite! If you hear something that sounds like rod knock and then see your pulley wobbling rest assured the bolts have lossened and sheared off.
Waldig is the only person i know who sheared the keway off the crank. I dont understand how this could have happened. I have installed/uninstalled my 185 pulley about 15 times now, no issues yet with the keyway. As far as the keyway slot in the 185 its the same as the stock one...just a cut out grove.
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While running I got BAS/ESP codes due to overheating and the power loss ( sudden nose dive) caused it to snap back and forth enough to do it in. Not something I wanna deal with again. THere is too many failures going on and someone will get into a real pickle if they are in traffic at the wrong time.
Woody
Woody
Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
Originally Posted by Bulldogger
Star,
did the updated water pulley break? or the old style thinner one?
did the updated water pulley break? or the old style thinner one?
The information i get is, -No problem if you have 185-wheel.
That was realy wrong look att the picture.
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Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
Originally Posted by waldig
While running I got BAS/ESP codes due to overheating and the power loss ( sudden nose dive) caused it to snap back and forth enough to do it in. Not something I wanna deal with again. THere is too many failures going on and someone will get into a real pickle if they are in traffic at the wrong time.
Woody
Woody
I believe BAS/ESP has to do with the brakes. Overheating also seems unrelated to an oversized crank pulley. If the car nose diving under deceleration is going to destroy a crank pulley by causing it to snap back and forth then it wasnt on tight in the first place.
IIRC, didnt you have to modify your crank pulley to get it to sit flush on the crank? Wondering if this has anything to do with the fact that your the only one with the keyway problem. Im not blaming, simply wondering.
I do agree there are more problems then what should be going on, but the causes are being remedied as they appear. Its got the gears in my head turning(Waldig close).
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Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
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It was the Water Pump Pulley. When I said 185 pulley failure I just assumed since it was the Water pump pulley so often discussed on the forum that everyone would know what I ment. But now that you have mentioned the hex bolts on the main crank pulley I have something else to worry about.
Mike
It was the Water Pump Pulley. When I said 185 pulley failure I just assumed since it was the Water pump pulley so often discussed on the forum that everyone would know what I ment. But now that you have mentioned the hex bolts on the main crank pulley I have something else to worry about.
Mike
Last edited by Montana Crossfire; 09-17-2008 at 06:30 AM.
Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
Originally Posted by Montana Crossfire
NEED TO CARRIFY...
It was the Water Pump Pulley. When I said 185 pulley failure I just assumed since it was the Water pump pulley so often discussed on the forum that everyone would know what I ment. But now that you have mentioned the hex bolts on the main crank pulley I have something else to worry about.
Mike
It was the Water Pump Pulley. When I said 185 pulley failure I just assumed since it was the Water pump pulley so often discussed on the forum that everyone would know what I ment. But now that you have mentioned the hex bolts on the main crank pulley I have something else to worry about.
Mike
Good luck.
Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
Originally Posted by StarCar
Dont think i have the new upgrade wheel.
The information i get is, -No problem if you have 185-wheel.
That was realy wrong look att the picture.
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The information i get is, -No problem if you have 185-wheel.
That was realy wrong look att the picture.
Attachment 11444
Re: Has anyone had there 185mm Pulley Fail?
That 178mm ASP pulley setup is looking like a pretty safe choice right about now. With Renntech and ASP the only companies that put out pulleys for the MB version of our motor, there is still unknown issues to the motor that the larger pulleys may cause. I know it's been discussed over and over, but if it was safe and proven those companies would of produced them.