Belt Shredded!
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Belt Shredded!
Sorry, I posted this in the Z06 section, and then later realized that it's probably more appropriate to post it here in the tech section:
Hey guys, first post for me on this forum! I picked up a 2004 QS Z in February to serve mainly as a track car, and have been loving this car ever since!
However, this past weekend, I was driving on the high way. I heard some loud slapping noise coming from under the hood. I few moments later, my power steering went out, and my coolant was overheating. I pulled off the highway and noticed that the belt that runs the water pump, power steering, and alternator had completely let go. I found shreds of it everywhere.
I had it flatbedded to my friend's shop. He took a good look at it and said that the harmonic balancer that's connected to the crank pulley was wobbly/loose, causing the belt to deteriorate rather quickly. Anyone had a similar experience? Know how much this is going to run me to get it fixed? Thanks in advance...
Dimitri
Hey guys, first post for me on this forum! I picked up a 2004 QS Z in February to serve mainly as a track car, and have been loving this car ever since!
However, this past weekend, I was driving on the high way. I heard some loud slapping noise coming from under the hood. I few moments later, my power steering went out, and my coolant was overheating. I pulled off the highway and noticed that the belt that runs the water pump, power steering, and alternator had completely let go. I found shreds of it everywhere.
I had it flatbedded to my friend's shop. He took a good look at it and said that the harmonic balancer that's connected to the crank pulley was wobbly/loose, causing the belt to deteriorate rather quickly. Anyone had a similar experience? Know how much this is going to run me to get it fixed? Thanks in advance...
Dimitri
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VERY, VERY Common issue. Get a powerbond aftermarket pulley and a ARP Damper bolt and PROBLEM SOLVED! Replacing it is a pain but doable. Like previously stated, the steering rack needs to be removed and the damper presses on and off. You need a puller and installation tool.
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Thanks for the quick reply guys!
Bill, is this what you're talking about?:
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=9&itemid=629
Anyone know how much labor costs to replace this?
Dimitri
Bill, is this what you're talking about?:
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=9&itemid=629
Anyone know how much labor costs to replace this?
Dimitri
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Thanks for the quick reply guys!
Bill, is this what you're talking about?:
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=9&itemid=629
Anyone know how much labor costs to replace this?
Dimitri
Bill, is this what you're talking about?:
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=9&itemid=629
Anyone know how much labor costs to replace this?
Dimitri
YES! It is. There are other dampers but i like this one. The OEM Damper bolt is a ONE TIME USE BOLT. It must be replaced each time. It also has a very specific tightening sequence that MUST be followed for proper function.
The ARP bolt can be reused if necessary.
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Surprised nobody has said it yet, but if you're going through all that work to replace the pulley, it is just another few steps to install a cam. Better to do it when it's already apart for maintenance than go through it all again later....
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For me and most C5'ers,,, yea, that is an option and a very good time to stick in a new bump-stick BUT,,,along with that venture comes a LOT of expense that some people are not prepared to absorb.
Like:
-New Springs
-Push-rods
-$500. tune
-timing chain
ect,,ect,,,not to mention the stuff that your going to break once you start playing with the NEW POWER..
BC
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In my opinion, it's better to inform the guy that if he has aspirations of more power in the future, and had the money to do it now instead, he should save the $700 + in future labor.
I know I appreciate info like that, even if I don't go for it.
I know I appreciate info like that, even if I don't go for it.
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For me and most C5'ers,,, yea, that is an option and a very good time to stick in a new bump-stick BUT,,,along with that venture comes a LOT of expense that some people are not prepared to absorb.
Like:
-New Springs
-Push-rods
-$500. tune
-timing chain
ect,,ect,,,not to mention the stuff that your going to break once you start playing with the NEW POWER..
BC
Like:
-New Springs
-Push-rods
-$500. tune
-timing chain
ect,,ect,,,not to mention the stuff that your going to break once you start playing with the NEW POWER..
BC
