Time to get some wrench time on my R53!
she has about 65k and been kept 100% stock (if you can believe it)
SO! time to get to business.
This weekend ill be installing my new 17% from Alta preformance and doing a bit of a DIY build for a Cold Air Intake. the ONLY hiccup i have is that i have no way to get that damn pulley off (bit of a B**** from what i can read) Would anyone in the denver or fort collins area (or anywhere between) have a removal tool theyd be willing to loan out for a day?

 

I took pulley off by myself with a puller from Way Motor Works. No air tools . Just a ratchet and an adjustable wrench.

 

By the way, DDM intake is on sale at waymotorworks for $199.... Great price and I just ordered mine this morning.

 

Thanks! thats awesome!

 

Make sure you use the proper pulley puller, we've seen too many botched jobs trying to do it without.

It's on it's way to you, hope the snow holds off and you get it Fri.

 

When i bought my pulley from alta a few years ago, i rented a pulley removal tool from them.

 

If you're in a pinch you can cut off the stock pulley with a cutting wheel. Just be careful not to damage the SC case or overheat the bearings in the nose. Take your time and let it cool periodically. Obviously, it's better to have a puller.