What version C3 pulley is this?

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May 10, 2010 | 10:57 PM

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MikeR

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Re: What version C3 pulley is this?

The bearings will still fail.....eventually.....they will just last longer running fewer RPM's.....

May 11, 2010 | 01:34 AM

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Re: What version C3 pulley is this?

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Originally Posted by 32krazy!

what im saying to you is your buying a used pulley. the previous owner doesnt what gen it is so it may used to him also. you dont really know how many miles are on the pulley. so invest 50$ and swap the bearing out while its off the car. now you have a pulley that will perform without any issues for a very long time. its not mandatory just preventative.

while you have this apart i would also suggest you have rob at needswings send you a c3 pulley saver kit. worth every penny and no more bad bearings to worry about

I guess I will pick up a new bearing then, while they're still available. Thanks again for the input!

May 11, 2010 | 05:37 PM

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oledoc2u

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Re: What version C3 pulley is this?

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I guess I will pick up a new bearing then, while they're still available. Thanks again for the input!

I would pick one up just in case, but you can examine the bearing before install and make your decision...and I would never touch a pulley with a hammer for any reason...I just clean up the area and work the pulley on and off by hand...mine required no shimming on either car...bearing last a long time, if you don't damage them to begin with...so go slow, and don't get impatient when installing....

May 22, 2010 | 01:50 AM

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mjgroves

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Re: What version C3 pulley is this?

I just got the pulley in the mail today, and I'm a little confused. The 65mm measurement is from where to where? I measured the diameter of the ribbed section of the pulley and only came up with 59mm. What's going on here?

Overall, it looks pretty nice. How can I tell how worn the bearing is? I uploaded some pictures... looks like it was hardly used (what do you guys think)? Anything I should check for before installing it?

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May 22, 2010 | 03:09 AM

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32krazy!

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Re: What version C3 pulley is this?

spinthe bearing and feel for any roughness or grinding. it should spin freely without any binding

May 22, 2010 | 08:08 AM

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oledoc2u

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spinthe bearing and feel for any roughness or grinding. it should spin freely without any binding

32 is right on....2 fingers inside and roll it around feeling for any roughness...should be smooth and tight....just like...well, we won't go there...lol