James Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 I can imagine it was probably new pants time when it happened! I was going to get a good few weeks blasting about once i've finished doing all my rear bushes before I saw to the pulley but yeah I guess i'll have to do this sharpish Yeah that's the part number for the pulley, I got a new bolt as well (90119 - 18002). You gonna have a bash at fitting it yourself or you going to give it to a garage? Yeah I had no idea that it was a "common" issue so I was totally pale until I retrieved it from along the road and managed to find where it came from! In saying that, I was still very nervous about it until I got onto the forum and researched it! Yeah, if you've got one, be aswell to do it. Just incase ya know. It seems so spontaneous that I'd make it a priority for sure! Your car is 3 years newer than mine though for what that is worth, so may not be as worn out Yeah I'll get a new bolt just incase I have to go a bit too intense in getting the current one free. Yeah I'll have a shot at it. I'm sure Nick(amsweet if you remember him from other forums we won't name ) will help aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah lol Yeah I recognise the name. Do you find a crank locking tool and do it by the book, or do you go maverick and crank the engine with a bloody great breaker bar jammed onto the chassis. Decision decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Haha I never even noticed the string of "Yeah" I don't have a crank locking tool so make of that what you will haha! Where would I get the tool? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 That small circular device looks familiar! Mine fell off very sneakily though, I didn't even notice (bignum found it when we were checking my bonnet catches ). I would take it to a garage to check nothing else was damaged. The bearing had gone in my viscous fan (which may have been the cause) and the aux belt was slightly chewed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Very common problem on the Supra's now, we are selling/fitting loads of them now, plenty in stock if needed to, £140 + delivery and VAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Its worrying how often this has happened should we all change our crank pulleys as a precaution? As gordy mentioned, would this be a worth while just incase change like the cam belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 is there a test to check if there on the way out? play or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Very common problem on the Supra's now, we are selling/fitting loads of them now, plenty in stock if needed to, £140 + delivery and VAT. Ah Paul I was under the impression you were off until the 17th! Will phone later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supspower Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Luckily i noticed there was slight movement in the pulley when trying to wobble it, thats how i noticed mine was on its way out. Got mine off Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 As gordy mentioned, would this be a worth while just incase change like the cam belt? Its almost getting to that stage yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Ah Paul I was under the impression you were off until the 17th! Will phone later on Still away yes, back on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Problem sorted!!! It was £80 for a bearing puller big enough (210mm I think it was) so just made a tool instead (£10!). Thick bit of metal, 2x M8 60mm bolts, big socket and ta-da! Getting it back on required another tool to wedge against to stop the outside spinning whilst tightening the centre bolt. Took the spark plugs out and used a breaker (angled down from the centre bolt towards the passenger side for those who don't know which way it turns ) then used the starter to shock the bolt and it was easy from there. Tensioning the auxiliary belt was nice and simple aswell, just make sure to follow the diagram for where it goes correctly of course So all is well with the car again! Power steering is fine and the air con works and, as those are run from that belt, it's holding up fine. Much praise to Garage Whifbitz! Ordered on the Thursday and the pulley damper assembly was in stock yet the centre bolt wasn't going to be in until Monday thus me receiving either Tuesday (today) or Wednesday. The package arrived yesterday! Props to Mr Whiffin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I think this pulley is becoming one of the vital bits on the list to examine/change as a matter of precautionary maintenance when buying another supra. I'm surprised we don't have a technical thread somewhere listing bits it's good to change at certain ages i.e crank pulley, aux belt pre-tensioner, aux belt, suspension arms (for the perishing bushes), front main seal, rear main seal etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Problem sorted!!! It was £80 for a bearing puller big enough (210mm I think it was) so just made a tool instead (£10!). Thick bit of metal, 2x M8 60mm bolts, big socket and ta-da! Getting it back on required another tool to wedge against to stop the outside spinning whilst tightening the centre bolt. Took the spark plugs out and used a breaker (angled down from the centre bolt towards the passenger side for those who don't know which way it turns ) then used the starter to shock the bolt and it was easy from there. Tensioning the auxiliary belt was nice and simple aswell, just make sure to follow the diagram for where it goes correctly of course So all is well with the car again! Power steering is fine and the air con works and, as those are run from that belt, it's holding up fine. Much praise to Garage Whifbitz! Ordered on the Thursday and the pulley damper assembly was in stock yet the centre bolt wasn't going to be in until Monday thus me receiving either Tuesday (today) or Wednesday. The package arrived yesterday! Props to Mr Whiffin! I always try my best, glad your cars sorted again. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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