Rob W Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Well I finally had a spare Saturday to work on the car so off to my brothers I went. We noticed my front crank pulley had started to separate and was getting a knock from the rear drivers upper arm. So thanks to Keron I got a few bits, one main thing being 2 new oem rear upper arms and new Fluidampr front crank pulley off of Chris. While we was going to be doing the work thought I'd fit some bits I've had sitting about over the last 2 years (UR auxiliary pulleys & cam pulleys) Also change the coolant as the radiator was going to be coming out, belts and idler. Took a picture of the parts but not fitting them as just wanted to get it done Rear arms where easy enough, everything came apart with no hassel and didn't take too long. Pretty much the same with front crank pulley, with the right tools of course. Even tho we've only done the rear upper arms I can feel the difference driving back on the motorway, feels more planted. Onto the front upper and lower arms next and looking forward to seeing how it rides then! Now time for a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Well done! Btw, that rim/tire combo looks nuts! 18's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thanks mate. Yes 18" Volkswagen GTC with conti 285/35/18, they actually measure more like 300mm as they have the lip/rim protector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Volkswagen, eh? Do you run stock arches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Volks! Bloody auto correct Nah my brother cut them back and sealed them so there is more clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Always nice to have a bit of a blitz in changing bits! You car always looks the nuts mate. You need to bring it out more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 As Ben said you need to get the old girl out more! Too nice of a car to hide away! Plus we need more silver supra's at the Bluewater meet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) I love seeing this car Edited May 24, 2015 by Abz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 As Ben said you need to get the old girl out more! Too nice of a car to hide away! Plus we need more silver supra's at the Bluewater meet! Yeah. We're being over run with these common as pig sh!t black or white Supra's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yeah. We're being over run with these common as pig sh!t black or white Supra's... White is the best! White power, white power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 White is the best! White power, white power Racist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Racist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Haha cheers guys! Yes I will have to make an appearance to the bluewater meet soon just been really busy with work for the past few months. Will catch up, be good to see you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 How long did it take to change all the pulleys? I'd like to do mine at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Auxiliary pulleys? About 10 minutes as the rad was out to do the front crank pulley. Just used the old belt to hold the pulleys and got the gun on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thanks for the tip. I might be taking my rad out shortly as might be the cause of a slight water leak, if so I'll do the pulleys at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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