BIG PORBLEM PEOPLE - Crank pulley :(

Hey all,

Can any one help me out on this ??

me and me mate ( who owners a supra N/a Import ) was driving along saturday and we heard the fan belt slipping, so we pulled over and parked up with a couple of mates but then when we went to move on it got worse and worse ( we didnt even move we only started the engine). Next thing you know i poped the bonnet and there was no belt.. i throught the belt had snaped but it hadn't, It was the bottem pulley.. - the aa sed its the crank pulley and timing will have to be re-done and went on..

what / how / when ..etc lol..

can some one explain for me to be able to fix it ??

Many Thanks People!!

Do a search on here.

Its a straight swop. Just source another crank pulley. Not dead easy to fit but you will find mention of a tool you can make to help.

Try clicking the hyperlink crank pulley in your post. Lots of info there.

The cam timing will not have been affected.

A typical supra weak spot. Have a search and that will bring up all you need to know.

Happened to mine just after I had the cambelt changed, if I remember correctly it cost me around £250-£300 to get sorted. Most of the cost was the actual pulley.

many thank people..

one question - ive had a quick look at the hyperlink etc... but it just dont talk simple lol..

Will i be able just to put a new pulley and new belt and there you go - sorted ?? or will it have to go into a garage ?

Or is it best just to get it to a garage and let them do it?? just i dnt want to be paying shit loads like dave F has if it can be done with out a garage costs lol..

If you are not surewhat you are doing take it to a garage mate.

Maybe source the pulley yourself though...see what price they quote you.

Probably worth an ask as to a reputabl garage in your area.

Any half sensible person with a few tools can do it.

Any half sensible person with a few tools can do it.

The labour cost wasn't massive fella, but the part was ordered from toyota by the garage, before I was on this site where you can get bits cheaper:)

cheers people...

is there any good supra yards round the west midlands that any one know's off ? mainly west brom / walsall / cannock that way ?

I remember Costas (fastisnice) said to buy a certain crank pulley...the original Toyota one is made out of two parts and the one he mentioned is one piece, nice and solid...etc...do a search.

I remember Costas (fastisnice) said to buy a certain crank pulley...the original Toyota one is made out of two parts and the one he mentioned is one piece, nice and solid...etc...do a search.

That’s absolutely incorrect. The engine is designed and balanced for a dampened pulley so stick to the stock one.

Hey Andy, is it wew's supra that you're on about? Shame I'm overseas or I'd pop round and help. Anyway, thought he'd have upgraded to a TT by now

If you want to save a few quid, give Ibrar a shout on here (Tyrelogic) - he may have a good quality 2nd hand pulley. He'll probably be able to recommend someone to do the work, as I don't think he dabbles with the engine side of things any more.

Happened to mine just after I had the cambelt changed, if I remember correctly it cost me around £250-£300 to get sorted. Most of the cost was the actual pulley.

That scenario has been common in the past - it tends to be because the garage has used heat to get the pulley off and so in the process destroyed the rubber like 'damper' part of it. IMO the garage should have footed the bill as a result.

You can use a new OEM Toyota one which will give you a number of years service again (buying and fitting a used one is a false economy IMO) or your other option is a still dampened aftermarket pulley - Boostlogic, ATi etc. These all tend to be lighter weight and are marketed as being able to stand the test of time rather than failing like the OEM part.

Cheers,

Brian.

Ironically it was the same garage who fixed it as the place that did the cambelt, they failed to mention that it was because of them (no suprise). I only found out it was common after joining the forum. You live and learn ay.

Also I'm not sure what type of 'pullers' garages use but if they use the type that hooks over the outer rim (belt part not back plate) then i can imagine this would be not to good for the metal/rubber/metal bond if its very tight on the crank shaft.

IMO you should get a garage to do it, pulleys aren't cheap (you are mad if you use a secondhand one...) and it can be tricky if you aren't used to dealing with very tight bolts and pulling things off that may not want to come off. I must be quite close to you if you want to have it trailered over.