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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Default Re: WTB: Shims for the 1st gen (?) C3 pulley

Originally Posted by 32krazy!
mj is the pulley to close or to far away? i have a gen 1 pulley and needed 5 shims to get enough clearance to work. the newer versions didnt need any shims to get the cleaarnace. if you have the oem shims in place what i would do is remove all the shims and install the pulley torque to 20 nm NO MORE!! if theres clearance but no touching anywere your golden. if it touches anywere remove and add 1 shim then repeat. keep going till you find the sweet spot or run out of shims

remember the bolt is hollow 20 nm torque(14 ft/lbs ) if you torque it to 20 ft/lbs you will break the bolt. then you really have issues

hope it works for you
I have mine just one shim too close...I can stop the SC from spinning by applying pressure...but it will spin some, but not engauged...I think I will add a shim to not let it spin...but, I can send/lend you one to look for some, or try the one to get you tuned...either way...not thinking you are going to find these unless there is an MB dealer nearby...