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Hey guys,
Had a special request for this so I just finished a batch of black anodized/clear anodized pulleys for the power steering and alternator pulleys.
http://www.inaengineering.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=346&g2_serialNumber=2
Price : $195 USD shipped to the UK:D
Have you considered the option of including the tool for the alternator clutch?
Have you considered the option of including the tool for the alternator clutch?
No but good consideration.Is this something that you think SHOULD be included in the kit?
I've noticed in the past that the better kits seem to include them as an option.
I've noticed in the past that the better kits seem to include them as an option.
Ok,
I will source out the tool.This pulley replaces the clutch pulley though.I hope you gents dont mind this.
What's the difference between the OE pulleys and these - lighter, stronger? What is the purpose of the clutch pulley, how does it work?
What's the difference between the OE pulleys and these - lighter, stronger? What is the purpose of the clutch pulley, how does it work?
Between these and OE pulleys : These are lighter and stroker - OEM units I have seen crack (but then again we do have severe salting).
The clutch pulley is for more Diesel applications to allow the load to be taken off the crank pulley. IMHO it is useless for most gasoline engines and even Volkswagen is wishy washy about where they place the clutched pulleys.Some V8 S4's dont have them and some do...
some 1.9 TDI's have them and some dont so the purpose of them (official one anyway) is still one that makes you wonder.:confused:
OK. What about the power steering pulley you're showing there - is it finished? The OE pulley has grooves and a lip either side, yours doesn't?
OK. What about the power steering pulley you're showing there - is it finished? The OE pulley has grooves and a lip either side, yours doesn't?
Mine does
you can see it here
http://www.picpile.net/ims/pic_623bQ0X2/41751.jpg
But the PS pulleys you've shown in the first pic at the top have no edges or grooves for the belt?
But the PS pulleys you've shown in the first pic at the top have no edges or grooves for the belt?
Sorry I didnt get time to add the PS pulleys in the pic.
The no groove pulleys are VR6 water pump pulleys
same alternator and power steering,different water pump pulley.
You get the idea mate.
Got it now yes!
Didn't you already fit these Rob?
Didn't you already fit these Rob?
Not yet no
i only shipped them on Monday unless they call him super Rob?
whats the point of theses pulleys, is there a proven gain?
Dave
whats the point of theses pulleys, is there a proven gain?
Dave
Lighter,not sure about the gains as gains reported could be inline with dyno error but the OEM steel pulleys rust and are expensive to replace if you want to replace them.
Just another PROPER item to dress up your engine bay.:p
The way I see these is that they are lighter, stronger and have less parasitic drag on the crank pulley. If you've sent me silver ones I'm going to spray my crank pulley silver to match!
The way I see these is that they are lighter, stronger and have less parasitic drag on the crank pulley. If you've sent me silver ones I'm going to spray my crank pulley silver to match!
I got this for you
http://s2.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Silver-PIMP-MY-RIDE-Belt_88F54E3E.jpg
The robdon edition....:lol:
All we need now is the willie edition and my collection is complete.:-o
Haha ... yes! :D
OK, what tool is required to remove the alternator pulley, can anyone show me or tell me what type and size is required?
brwmogazos
21-11-2009, 13:29
Mine does
you can see it here
http://www.picpile.net/ims/pic_623bQ0X2/41751.jpg
On that pic i can see a cover for the spark plugs etc..carbon
Where can i get hold of that? INA?
Damoegan
21-11-2009, 13:38
On that pic i can see a cover for the spark plugs etc..carbon
Where can i get hold of that? INA?
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=178999
Haha ... yes! :D
OK, what tool is required to remove the alternator pulley, can anyone show me or tell me what type and size is required?
Its a 12 point Torx.I will get the exact tool part tomorrow for you.
Where can i get hold of that? INA?
Custom Kevlar one I made for my project...cost quite a bit more than the CF one.
Pulleys arrived today - they are indeed very light!
Pulleys arrived today - they are indeed very light!
Like em?
Yes! Very well made and very light - good stuff. Will fit them next week hopefully.
Rob, you know the score, we need OEM and lightened weights to compare;)
Rob, you know the score, we need OEM and lightened weights to compare;)
What kind of scale you want?:p
I don't have scales of any kind so can't weigh anything, sorry.
What kind of scale you want?:p
To the closest mg would be nice, thank you, lol
To the closest mg would be nice, thank you, lol
Ill grab some today if I can
Car is running great, no problems!
Got these fitted now - Fluidampr crank pulley and lightweight alloy power steering pulley, both from INA:
http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/pulleys1-1.jpg
http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll330/SonicBlueLeon/pulleys2-1.jpg
I used new high tensile bolts and threadlock when fitting them. I have the alternator pulley as well but despite my best efforts, the original pulley refuses to come off - even using an impact gun and a vice didn't work! If I ever get it off or buy a new alternator, I'll fit it then.
The Fluidampr is amazing, it is said to reduce the clatter associated with single-mass lightweight flywheels .... and it really does!, Idle is smoother and quieter now and when getting on the power - it is just SOOO smooth! This thing really works, it's brilliant. :D Lots of info about the Fluidampr here:
http://www.fluidampr.com/
I don't know if it's because of the Fluidampr or the new lighter PS pulley, but my steering feels lighter and smoother now as well.
Did an oil and filter change today too (so now running Millers 10W40 CFS competition oil), along with fitting a proper Goodridge -10AN oil return hose from the turbo to sump, didn't get pics though, will get some soon. I'm now very happy with everything, so it's all set for some hard driving and FUN! ;)
Big thanks to Issam (INA Engineering) for the parts and advice, plus great prices! :D
great stuff here!
Thanks for the orders everyone. Rob I should make you my new PR officer:lol:
Glad to help! :D
about that PR officer position though?
still interested? :D
Thought you were saying that in jest?