Reduction pulleys and the companies that offer warranties that sell/install them
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Reduction pulleys and the companies that offer warranties that sell/install them
For the Mini parts and service companies that sell/install pulleys and offer a warranty.
This thread made me wonder:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=31942
If gclass had one of you install his pulley, how would you handle this issue?
Would you cover the cost of the repair?
I could see this easily becoming a situation where the dealer and a pulley supplier pointing fingers at each other and the Mini owner paying the tab.
Thoughts?
I could be wrong but, I think that there are people like me that have not purchased a pulley (yet) because we are chicken…
This thread made me wonder:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=31942
If gclass had one of you install his pulley, how would you handle this issue?
Would you cover the cost of the repair?
I could see this easily becoming a situation where the dealer and a pulley supplier pointing fingers at each other and the Mini owner paying the tab.
Thoughts?
I could be wrong but, I think that there are people like me that have not purchased a pulley (yet) because we are chicken…
6th Gear
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While you have a point, I suggest that the 15% pulley, done correctly, is a safe mod. The JCW comes with a 14% (actually 13.8%) which is warranted by the factory. It truly is rare for a 15% failure. Not all, but many dealers have no warranty problems with a 15% pulley and CAI (check with your dealer to make sure). They aren't happy with ECU mods but, they can't tell unless you tell them. I have had the Alta Pulley & CAI for almost 10K miles. Tensioner still has plenty showing on indicator (guessing 1/4 to 3/8 inch).
I saw on Randy's site www.webbmotorsports.com he is offering a warranty on what he installs. He did my pulley and I'm very happy with the results.:smile:
I saw on Randy's site www.webbmotorsports.com he is offering a warranty on what he installs. He did my pulley and I'm very happy with the results.:smile:
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Is aftermarket pulley installs inferior, in reliability, to stock or JCW, anyone have statistics?
The only feedback I ever get is of aftermarket failures!
Who has the least pulley related failures (percentage)?
· Stock MCS
· JCW
· Aftermarket 15%
· Aftermarket greater than 15%
The only feedback I ever get is of aftermarket failures!
Who has the least pulley related failures (percentage)?
· Stock MCS
· JCW
· Aftermarket 15%
· Aftermarket greater than 15%
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5th Gear
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Originally Posted by apexer
While you have a point, I suggest that the 15% pulley, done correctly, is a safe mod. The JCW comes with a 14% (actually 13.8%) which is warranted by the factory. It truly is rare for a 15% failure. Not all, but many dealers have no warranty problems with a 15% pulley and CAI (check with your dealer to make sure). They aren't happy with ECU mods but, they can't tell unless you tell them. I have had the Alta Pulley & CAI for almost 10K miles. Tensioner still has plenty showing on indicator (guessing 1/4 to 3/8 inch).
I saw on Randy's site www.webbmotorsports.com he is offering a warranty on what he installs. He did my pulley and I'm very happy with the results.:smile:
I saw on Randy's site www.webbmotorsports.com he is offering a warranty on what he installs. He did my pulley and I'm very happy with the results.:smile:
6th Gear
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From: Wisconsin
Just do the 15%pulley:smile: and MOTOR ON
I spent too much time wondering if it was "safe" and when i finally did it i wondered what took me so long.
The JCW is too expensive, unless you want a 5K warrenty. The 19% results sound wonderful, but failures have been reported regarding the belt, dont know of other failures with the 19% and it seems to have survived the heat of summer.
In everything there is a risk.
I spent too much time wondering if it was "safe" and when i finally did it i wondered what took me so long.
The JCW is too expensive, unless you want a 5K warrenty. The 19% results sound wonderful, but failures have been reported regarding the belt, dont know of other failures with the 19% and it seems to have survived the heat of summer.
In everything there is a risk.
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