Hey guys,

I might have the 'rumbly' s/c pulley issue that has been posted about before, from a bad bearing. If I dont want to get an aftermarket pulley, would it be hard to replace the stock pulley's bearing? The part is cheap... but how easy is replacement? I can follow instructions on pulley replacement to get the pulley off and back on, but the real question would be is it hard to remove the old bearing and put the new one in?

 

search the c32 forum on mbworld.org, most of them found the replacement didn't last. I think code3 sells a better bearing by itself. PM or ask one of the mb guys.

 

Yes they do, $35. But Im wondering how hard it would be to remove the old bearing from the pulley, and put the new one in, because I dont picture it slipping right out and the new one sliding right in.

 

I believe they do have a write up over there. It may be a few years back so a search would be better. Those guys had these motors a few years before us.

 

Yes I just looked around a little over there. Looks like you need a press to put in the new bearing. So I guess I'm better off getting an aftermarket pulley with bearing already installed. I don't like the idea of more s/c rpms, seems like more wear and tear, but maybe the performance increase will make me forget about it.

 

It really causes a problem with your wallet, when your buying new tires. Add a needswings intake if you don't have one already.
You may want to ask LET how much for them to install it for you. Just remove the entire pulley and send it in. Not sure if Code 3 does installs?