Hey Guys,

Are there any tips / tricks / ideas on how to remove the supercharger pulley?

I have the tool, and I’ve been able to lock it down pretty tight without slipping, but the pulley will not budge. I have sprayed some penetrating lube on it; just waiting to see if that helps.

Any ideas on how to make this go a bit more smoothly?

 

I have learned over time with these cars that all pulleys/bolts can be hard to remove .

Have you tried to heat the old pulley first then spraying the penetrating lube right before trying to remove it ?
usually penetrating lube is a patience game , having to spray it a couple of times and leaving it for quite a while between sprays

 

I do have some patience when it comes to spraying the penetrant; I don’t have a way to heat the pulley though, although it would probably be a better (and faster) solution. Thx!

 

One thing I remember is when a group of us were removing a club member's pulley it was scary how close it came to the front "frame" member on the right side before it popped, and I mean released suddenly with no warning. It was tight to get it out afterwards, but we finished with no issues. I think heat could help, but don't go crazy with it, and don't pound on the shaft. Good luck!

 

Heat - use with caution.
If I can remember correctly -There is a rubber seal behind the pulley in the snout of that shaft.

 

Yea, it’s becoming a pain in the butt, and almost more of a headache than what it’s worth. I’m beginning to rethink my plan…
I’ve got the SC ready to install; did the oil service, and cleaned it up; looks brand new! Wanted to run the 15% reduction, but I’m tired of fooling around with it! HaHa!

 

I bought a used Dinan pulley on eBay. It came with a supercharger attached. Maybe this is why that happened.

 

HaHa! That’s funny!

I’ll probably still try and mess with it later on; just a bit of frustration. I do have a friend in Daytona who may be able to help, whenever he has the time. He has is own shop and is a former MINI tech from Orlando. About an hour drive for me. May need to do a road trip…

 

"Patience is a virtue". A BERNZOMATIC propane torch from Walmart with piezo start will set you back less than $25. Also, have you tried KROIL? It's the best penetrating oil on the market. I believe ACE hardware stocks it.

 

Never heard of KROIL…I’ll check it out!

 

Kroil is good - smells funky

 

Are you using a SC Pully Puller? They only run about $70.00 even if it is only for one use ... it can pay for itself.
See:

Just one example,

Best of luck.

Motor On!

 

get you something like this to put around your puller. get that good and tight. then just crank the puller until it comes off.

 

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Watch the ModMini video if you haven't...

I purchased and used the same vice chain when R&R-ing my SC pulley. Made the task so much easier and without damage.
Some have also had success gripping the pulley/pulley tool using a good quality oil filter wrench.