[OmahaDZL]

Originally Posted by 330MX

FCP?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/

[DreiD]

Originally Posted by DreiD

New vs Old

Does anyone want the old one? I remember seeing somewhere someone asking for one.

My A/C belt is shredded. Anyone have this issue after their pulley replacement?

[montr]

Originally Posted by DreiD

My A/C belt is shredded. Anyone have this issue after their pulley replacement?

No. Did you put a new belt with the new pulley?

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by DreiD

Does anyone want the old one? I remember seeing somewhere someone asking for one.


That was me asking for the old one.

[DreiD]

Originally Posted by montr

No. Did you put a new belt with the new pulley?

Yup. To be honest I heard a squeal on start up a couple of weeks ago. Checked under the hood and saw lines on the top of the ac belt. I had to travel for work the next day so didn't follow up. Fast Forward to yesterday and the belt is in shreds.

I'm going to check the torque on the pulley and look around. AC was working fine right up until the belt gave way. I hope the compressor didn't crap on me all of the sudden.

Not sure why I'd see ridges cut in to the top of the belt either...

[DreiD]

Originally Posted by BB_cuda

Originally Posted by DreiD

Does anyone want the old one? I remember seeing somewhere someone asking for one.


That was me asking for the old one.

Yup...I looked at the pulley yesterday and thought "crap!"

Sorry man. I completely forgot. I think you PM'ed me your address already I'll check again and try to get that out to you today or tomorrow.

[smokie]

Anybody know if the n54 dampener is the same as the n57? My n57 just started showing symptoms of failure while I'm near DC in NoVa. Anybody local up this way have a spare n57 dampener to sell?

cliffs- DAMNIT!

[smokie]

As a quick update, ECS has the Febi and Vaico pulleys in stock. Gonna throw a Febi on there this week with new belts. Anybody had any fitment or longevity issues with this cheapo? Wish the pending new one were already available....

[OmahaDZL]

Originally Posted by smokie

As a quick update, ECS has the Febi and Vaico pulleys in stock. Gonna throw a Febi on there this week with new belts. Anybody had any fitment or longevity issues with this cheapo? Wish the pending new one were already available....

Sorry for the delayed response.... Fitment is exactly the same as stock...as for longevity, I dont think anyone has had them long enough to be able to say.....

[QUIKDZL]

Originally Posted by BB_cuda

2 new additions:

Dixy2k 86,330 miles
DSB335D 81,000 miles
PR ~50,000 miles (PR verified now)
Chau 107,000 miles
montr 67,000 miles
Barmlot ~70,000 miles
Nushibo 80,000 miles
petey_highboost 122,000 miles
Flyingman 70,000 miles
OmahaDZL, 107,000 miles
Chief Orman 67,000 miles
Yozh 96,000 miles
CO335D 80,500 miles
Rulonger's friend (from parking lot) ~100,000 miles
davegris 104,000 miles (stranded on vacation)
DreiD 110,000 miles
Sti581, 94,207 miles
Sushiholic, 127,000 miles
copster, 79,200 miles
Hockey13, 98,800 miles (on verge of failure, 45° crack across web)
JCIL, 89,000 miles
Gearhead51, 85,xxx miles
Persian Whisperjet 71,200 miles (not failed but starting to go bad)
Idaho335, 90,000 miles
Chrisdridley 122,431 miles
Cruicad 94,003 miles

Cuda, you can add me to the list. I'm in South Carolina with 115,500 miles, and the A/C is always on. I had no symptoms. Drove 20 miles, parked car, got in 30 minutes later and cranked it. Went to back out of my parking space and had no power steering, then noticed a burnt rubber smell. Popped the hood and could see that power steering pulley was turning, but much slower than normal. Because of this thread, I knew what was happening.

Drove on to my next stop about five miles from home with intermittent power steering. Parked for about an hour then left to go home. Power steering was mostly gone, but with a couple of instances of assist. As I drove gingerly, I got the charging system failure light a few times, and then an overheating warning. About a mile from home, I got a message to stop driving because the engine was too hot. At that time, I was coasting downhill and the red stop driving message reverted back to the orange overheating message. Since the next half mile was all downhill, I continued coasting. Overheating warnings went away and charging system warnings returned. Once in the neighborhood, I had to climb a couple of small hills so the heating warnings came and went again, but I manhandled the steering wheel to get into my driveway.

Popped the hood to take another look. All seemed normal except the long serpentine belt was broken clean--not shredded. In fact, it looked clean and new, part numbers and everything, except for the break. Would the intermittent stopping and starting from the harmonic pulley have caused this?

I cranked it again after removing the broken belt just to take a look at it running. With my flashlight, I noticed a little runout and rubber dust in front of the pulley.

Ordering new parts now...

[Yozh]

Don't run the car without the belt attached.

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by Yozh

Don't run the car without the belt attached.

I second that. I can't imagine having engine on without water pump turning too.

[BB_cuda]

Dixy2k 86,330 miles
DSB335D 81,000 miles
PR ~50,000 miles (PR verified now)
Chau 107,000 miles
montr 67,000 miles
Barmlot ~70,000 miles
Nushibo 80,000 miles
petey_highboost 122,000 miles
Flyingman 70,000 miles
OmahaDZL, 107,000 miles
Chief Orman 67,000 miles
Yozh 96,000 miles
CO335D 80,500 miles
Rulonger's friend (from parking lot) ~100,000 miles
davegris 104,000 miles (stranded on vacation)
DreiD 110,000 miles
Sti581, 94,207 miles
Sushiholic, 127,000 miles
copster, 79,200 miles
Hockey13, 98,800 miles (on verge of failure, 45° crack across web)
JCIL, 89,000 miles
Gearhead51, 85,xxx miles
Persian Whisperjet 71,200 miles (not failed but starting to go bad)
Idaho335, 90,000 miles
Chrisdridley 122,431 miles
Cruicad 94,003 miles
QUIKDZL, 115,500 miles

[QUIKDZL]

Got my new Vaico pulley/balancer and four new bolts installed, along with two new belts. All is right in the universe again. If anyone wants my OEM pulley, speak up before I toss it.

[rulonger]

Originally Posted by QUIKDZL

Got my new Vaico pulley/balancer and four new bolts installed, along with two new belts. All is right in the universe again. If anyone wants my OEM pulley, speak up before I toss it.

Glad you are back up and running.

Could you share part numbers for the items you purchased?

[QUIKDZL]

Bought this from rmeuropean.com:

11287792059-MFG21
Belt 6K X 2065
Shipped $22.36
1
$22.36

11287520177-MFG21
Belt 4K X 824-844
Shipped $7.44
1
$7.44

11238511371-MFG604
Crankshaft Pulley
Shipped $199.20
1
$199.20

11232247932-MFG9
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Shipped $5.50
4
$22.00

[BB_cuda]

Speaking up for that HB. Please don't toss it.

[QUIKDZL]

Cuda, it's yours if you want it, but I'm curious--why?

[BB_cuda]

Originally Posted by QUIKDZL

Cuda, it's yours if you want it, but I'm curious--why?

I'll send a PM to you with reasons.

[335dsleeper]

Has anyone identified a reason for these failures? Climate, manufacturing date etc?

I have one M57 with 174k miles and another 155k miles and neither damper show any cracks or abnormal wear.

[Capn Crunch]

I'll add mine to the list... sudden with no signs. Happened right after a regeneration occurred so engine bay temps were up for sure. I ordered the Vaico replacement on parts geek for $200. It is the updated version with vent holes. I live in AZ so ac is constantly on. Turned on car after dropping kid off at school and no power steering and charge malfunction light
. Turned off ac and ps returned to normal. Drove it 3 miles home and looked while car was running. The belts and accessory pulling barely and intermittently turn.







Dixy2k 86,330 miles
DSB335D 81,000 miles
PR ~50,000 miles (PR verified now)
Chau 107,000 miles
montr 67,000 miles
Barmlot ~70,000 miles
Nushibo 80,000 miles
petey_highboost 122,000 miles
Flyingman 70,000 miles
OmahaDZL, 107,000 miles
Chief Orman 67,000 miles
Yozh 96,000 miles
CO335D 80,500 miles
Rulonger's friend (from parking lot) ~100,000 miles
davegris 104,000 miles (stranded on vacation)
DreiD 110,000 miles
Sti581, 94,207 miles
Sushiholic, 127,000 miles
copster, 79,200 miles
Hockey13, 98,800 miles (on verge of failure, 45° crack across web)
JCIL, 89,000 miles
Gearhead51, 85,xxx miles
Persian Whisperjet 71,200 miles (not failed but starting to go bad)
Idaho335, 90,000 miles
Chrisdridley 122,431 miles
Cruicad 94,003 miles
QUIKDZL, 115,500 miles
Cap'n Crunch 73,000 miles

[Frediesel]

Looks like the average mileage is ~90,500 miles and ranging from ~50,000 miles to 127,000 miles