Drivetrain How hard is it to install a 15% pulley yourself?
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How hard is it to install a 15% pulley yourself?
Do I need any special tools to install a pulley? (other than the pulley remover tool).
Is it super hard? I know MINI Madness sells a pulley that comes with a CD filled with photos/illustrations to walk you through the process.
Will I need an engine lift or anything like that?
Is it super hard? I know MINI Madness sells a pulley that comes with a CD filled with photos/illustrations to walk you through the process.
Will I need an engine lift or anything like that?
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Why bother with all of that hard work when you can have someone do it for $250 (includes MM 15% pulley and installation)?
www.luckydoggarage.com
Call and ask about the pulley special and prepare to be educated about MINI...spend some time chatting with John and check out the Mad Dog MINI!!!
www.luckydoggarage.com
Call and ask about the pulley special and prepare to be educated about MINI...spend some time chatting with John and check out the Mad Dog MINI!!!
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$250 is a pretty sweet deal. Even at $400 it's not too bad for piece of mind.
You will need two floor jacks, the pulley tool, a puller, and the regular assortment of ratchets and sockets.
I've seen Randy Webb (and Brian) do them in less than an hour. For a novice it'd probably be closer to four.
If you want the experience and can get the tools (Webb loans them with purchase of the pulley) it seems do-able, if a bit complex (i.e. knowing what to take off/jiggle around for clearance.)
I'll eventually do mine myself, but if you're nervous, $250 (aka 130-150 after pulley) is cheap insurance.
You will need two floor jacks, the pulley tool, a puller, and the regular assortment of ratchets and sockets.
I've seen Randy Webb (and Brian) do them in less than an hour. For a novice it'd probably be closer to four.
If you want the experience and can get the tools (Webb loans them with purchase of the pulley) it seems do-able, if a bit complex (i.e. knowing what to take off/jiggle around for clearance.)
I'll eventually do mine myself, but if you're nervous, $250 (aka 130-150 after pulley) is cheap insurance.
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From: Germany
Originally Posted by G8RMNI
Do I need any special tools to install a pulley? (other than the pulley remover tool).
Is it super hard? I know MINI Madness sells a pulley that comes with a CD filled with photos/illustrations to walk you through the process.
Will I need an engine lift or anything like that?
Is it super hard? I know MINI Madness sells a pulley that comes with a CD filled with photos/illustrations to walk you through the process.
Will I need an engine lift or anything like that?
(Even professionals can do it wrong).
... for you impression have a look here: http://www.promini.com/technical/ins...structions.pdf
Originally Posted by HEMI-MINI
Why bother with all of that hard work when you can have someone do it for $250 (includes MM 15% pulley and installation)?
www.luckydoggarage.com
Call and ask about the pulley special and prepare to be educated about MINI...spend some time chatting with John and check out the Mad Dog MINI!!!
www.luckydoggarage.com
Call and ask about the pulley special and prepare to be educated about MINI...spend some time chatting with John and check out the Mad Dog MINI!!!
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From: Maryland
Go to Lucky Dog. Dude.
They will even drop you off and pick you up at the library while the work
is being done. Good Place to kill time.
They will even drop you off and pick you up at the library while the work
is being done. Good Place to kill time.
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Originally Posted by ignote
Go to Lucky Dog. Dude.
They will even drop you off and pick you up at the library while the work
is being done. Good Place to kill time.
They will even drop you off and pick you up at the library while the work
is being done. Good Place to kill time.
Originally Posted by HEMI-MINI
Why bother with all of that hard work when you can have someone do it for $250 (includes MM 15% pulley and installation)?
www.luckydoggarage.com
Call and ask about the pulley special and prepare to be educated about MINI...spend some time chatting with John and check out the Mad Dog MINI!!!
www.luckydoggarage.com
Call and ask about the pulley special and prepare to be educated about MINI...spend some time chatting with John and check out the Mad Dog MINI!!!
just take it to some one that already has the right tools and lift facility. Spend the time driving the car not playing around with the pulley install.
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