Old Aug 7, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Default $5 DIY Belt Wrap kit

Originally Posted by billvp
So you are now (assuming everything holds up) saying to take the supercharger idler pulley off, and put it in the other location above the alternator? So are there any parts that actually need to be purchased to do it this way?
I just did this and it works great. I only had available an M8x1.25 bolt with 70mm threaded length, 75mm overall length. Which is a tad less than I'd recommend. It was not long enough to put any washers behind the locknut, which I would have preferred.

I put two grade 8 washers underneath the hex bolt head. The idler pulley bolt hole is enlarged on this side for the original bracket and I was a little concerned about the washer deforming and loosening where it is not fully supported. One good thick washer would accomplish the same thing.

I put some Loctite red on the threads as well as using the locking nut. It's not going anywhere.

Considering how little belt wrap is around this pulley, I don't think a bracket will be necessary to withstand the shear force. I will keep an eye on it though. This simple move definitely increases the belt wrap on the kompressor. 25-30* I'd guess. The overall belt route length works out about the same. I had to fully release the tensioner to get the belt back on.
 
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