Fan pulley broken

[Dudzy]

Howdy,

Today while driving I heard a terrible sawing sound like a grinding sound.
When I stopped to investigate I found this-
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4860/pully2.jpg

So I'm going to need to find a new pulley, I'm pretty sure it broke because it was weak from not being pressed flush over the enitre surface area due to there being spacers behind the pulley.
The spacers are there because the belt doesnt sit flat on the pulley for some reason.
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8476/pully1.jpg

Any solutions or ideas why the belt doesn't sit on the pulley properly? because using the spacers has destroyed the pulley so that is gonna have to be fixed another way.

Cheers

[bruggz351]

Small washers placed on the studs to space it out. That had too much flex because the forces weren't 'even' if you get my drift. The set-up you have there is bending the flange. You need to clamp the flange.

Hope that makes sence....

cheers

[Dudzy]

Cheers for reply bruggz

I'm having a bit of trouble finding a replacement. Mopar doesn't have them and I can't find one on rockauto :(

[junglejuice]

I have some of these pulleys if you're interested....

[Dudzy]

How much JJ?
I found a mob in the states (Quadratec??) that are selling them for 10 bux US but I don't know how much postage would be.

[junglejuice]

I would be looking at $10, I just need the part # to match it up for you, I have several in the garage ready for collection if the numbers match....

[sturz_00]

idler pulleys are available from Bursons they are the same as the XF falcon get bursons to cross reference the number to be sure and they are about a third of the price of a jeep one. Think i paid about $24 ?

[junglejuice]

idler pulleys are available from Bursons they are the same as the XF falcon get bursons to cross reference the number to be sure and they are about a third of the price of a jeep one. Think i paid about $24 ?

The pictured pulley is not an idler pulley it is a drive pulley....

[Dudzy]

Hey JJ,
The number on the pulley is 53010309
Would you be able to post?

[junglejuice]

Hey JJ,
The number on the pulley is 53010309
Would you be able to post?

I can post it if I have one, I will look tomorrow and get back to you....

[tazwegion]

Are you still using a clutch fan assembly? because if you're not you can simply delete that pulley location and re-route a shorter serpentine belt :mrgreen:



The spacers are there because the belt doesnt sit flat on the pulley for some reason.


How is your crank pulley's alignment? something is amiss if you've had to do such alterations ;)

[Dudzy]

crank pulley alignment? whats the best way to check? cheers taz

[junglejuice]

Yeah I have one, PM me your address so I can work out the postage for you and then I can give you payment details...

[junglejuice]

Pm sent.....

[junglejuice]

Your pulley has been sent.....

[Dudzy]

Cheers JJ :)

[anthonygubbin]

Hey Dudzy mine too was out of alignment crank pully had shifted forwards. If and when it still does not line up change the HB, unless you are already onto it. I would dare say that is why it was spaced out. Check on the HB and see how close to the fan it is, as it may end up hitting it if it protudes further.

regards A

[Easy Rollins 1]

My HB was on the way out also.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7303/jeepharmonicbal020.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/jeepharmonicbal020.jpg/)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8449/jeepharmonicbal016.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/225/jeepharmonicbal016.jpg/)

[Dudzy]

Hey guys yeah I suspected the HB but I can remember the old power steering pump was buggered and the pulley on it used to sit out quite a bit. So hopefully once it is back together it all lines up well and I can then start spending money on other things! like bonnet vents :D

[itchy]

Is the bolt on the harmonic balancer tight and the "pulley" pulled in tight enough?
Bought mine (HB) from Bursons for $99 and its made in Oz!