Use the How To on Randy's website ...

http://store.webbmotorsports.com/for...topic.php?t=17

 

Never Mind!!! I didnt see the last reply where someone asked the same question... BTW - Your guys posts are extremely helpful! Thanks for the information.

 

Where's a good place to source a torque wrench in inch pounds for tightening the supercharger pulley bolts?

 

I think Sears has the Craftsman on sale now for around $7 to $80 dollars. I'm sure some of the other guys will chime in with sources.

Garry

 

Hi Randy, my 03 S has a need for the belt to be replaced....your very informative how-to is missing the pics...are they still on the thread?

If not is the info locatred elsewhere?
Thanx

 

+1

Would be great if we had the pics still.

 

the pics are on the thread on the web motor sport web site out motoring also have a guide on their how to section under install alta V2 i have used this and found it to very good

 

I have this how to saved as a word document with the pictures. Here is a download link.

http://rapidshare.com/files/13965820...hod_2_How.docx

 

Thanks alot.

 

Here it is as a PDF, in case you don't have office 2007.

http://rapidshare.com/files/13971849...thod_2_How.pdf

 

NO PICTURES!

 

second that, and rapidshare doesn't work at my office.

 

Here is another http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/foru...read.php?t=549

 

Question for those who have done the pulley swap on 05-06 automatics. Any major differences in lifting the engine? In particular does the shift cable need to be removed or loosen?

 

just wondering, i thought i saw someone do a pully install once by taking off the front right wheel and wheel well, and going at it from the side? any thoughts?

 

Repeating earlier question from two days ago in hopes of a reply. For those who have done the pulley swap on 05-06 automatics. Any major differences in lifting the engine? In particular does the shift cable need to be removed or loosen?

 

I did a pulley swap on an automatic a few years ago. I can't remember if it was on '05 or '06, but know it was one of the two (I *think* it was in '06).

The automatic actually required a good bit of deviation from Randy's directions when it came to lifting the engine up. In particular, there were several metal brackets over near the driver's-side engine mount that had to be moved out of the way in order to raise the engine. We didn't have to do anything with the shift cable, though.

Compared to the half-dozen or so swaps I've done on manual-transmission MINIs, the job on the automatic took about 45 minutes longer, but it didn't require any additional tools or anything like that. Basically, follow the standard directions, and when you find that you can't lift the engine, look for the bracket that's stopping you and remove it. Repeat the process until the engine's up.

 

Thanks ScottRiqui. That's what I was looking for.

 

Thanks for another great Thread, installed a pulley and belt today in around an 1 Hour. Many of helpful hints along the way. Thanks again.

 

Just did the 17% pulley today, good stuff. Took me around 2 hours without the belt tool. Definitely recommend this to anyone hesitant about it.

 

is there any way to take off the old SC pulley with out getting the pulley removal tool?? or do i need to use that? if so from where?? Also do i need that belt arm tool looking thing to take off the belt??

thanks guys!! much appreciated!!!

 

You really need a dedicated "pulley puller" to keep the job from turning into a nightmare. Too many people have tried to use regular two- or three-jaw gear pullers, only to end up mangling the factory pulley and having it stick so badly on the shaft that they've had to cut it off.

As for the tensioner tool, the factory tool fits perfectly and makes the job easy, but I've seen people successfully fabricate their own versions of the tool, either by welding together pieces of scrap metal into the appropriate configuration, or even by driving nails through a board in the right spots to engage the holes in the tensioner.

Ask around at the local MINI clubs - someone may have a tensioner and/or puller you can borrow. I know that some of the retailers will rent you a puller and tensioner tool when you buy a pulley from them.

 

Having done a bunch of these, the Craven speed puller is the easiest way to do it!

If your car is an earlier one, you also need to remove some of the bolts on the right motor mount, and to get to those you need to remove the air box and ECU. It sounds hard but it's really not, and that's the only way to get the engine high enough to get the tool on the pulley.

 

im goin to do an oil change on the supercharger aswell as change the wiper motor and install a cold air intake so i figured id do the pulley aswell.. so im basically goin to strip the supercharger out to do so cuz an oil change is painful work lol.. so i would i still need the belt tool?? however i will look around or order that pulley remover tool

 

Way motor works http://www.waymotorworks.com/ sells the pulley tool. I looked at the job before with one of my bestfriends who is a Snap On dealer. Needless to say he has a sick garage and every tool you could ever think of.....lol He said he had nothing that would have worked as well as the puller. As far as the belt we used a long prybar and a nail to hold it unlocked. I would probably sell my used puller tool if you are interested. Just shot me a Pm if interested. Goodluck either way.