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R50/53 What do you guys recommend?

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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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What do you guys recommend?

What do you guys recommend I replace or add when I put on my 17% pulley?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Belt and plugs are all you will really need to safely use a 17% pulley.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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A few vendors sell kits....
http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-pulley-package.html

IMO a tensioner stop, Like sold by Detrot Tuned or alta is a good thing to do also...
And look closely at the tensioner itself....if it os over 5 years old or maybe 60,000 miles, might be worth swapping it out...the little strut on it tends to fail.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyNH
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And look closely at the tensioner itself....if it os over 5 years old or maybe 60,000 miles, might be worth swapping it out...the little strut on it tends to fail.
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Also check the timing chain cover gasket and front main seal for leaks. Another common failure.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Belt and plugs are all you have to have.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-pulley-package.html
 
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