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igo4bmx
07-17-2008, 11:49 PM
first this happens at a STOP SIGN:
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=356943
(one of the pulleys just broke off)

so i finally get the BOLT that holds it (takes 4 days after ordering from a local dealer) I put it in with some effort (lowered motor a bit).

now i try to put the belt back on, and move the tensioner back- and that ****ing breaks!!!!


wtf is this ****?
05OCsrt-4
07-17-2008, 11:52 PM
wow, that **** really sucks, just make sure to use anti-seize when you put everything back together
sherwood
07-17-2008, 11:56 PM
damn...evo's arent superman friendly james!
igo4bmx
07-18-2008, 12:11 AM
damn...evo's arent superman friendly james!

worst part was i was loosening it with my pinky unlike other times when i use my middle finger!
sherwood
07-18-2008, 12:18 AM
ur just to beast..stay away from my vw...it breaks by itself! it doesnt need yo help! haha

but seriously...sell it and buy a honda.
ketchup!
07-18-2008, 12:52 AM
ur just to beast..stay away from my vw...it breaks by itself! it doesnt need yo help! haha

but seriously...sell it and buy a honda.

he still has his coupe haha i think you have a dsm curse
alwaysinboost
07-18-2008, 01:48 PM
I can't see the pic but I know what you're talking about, that sucks.

I try to never work on my car when I'm frustrated cause it just leads to more frustration... and more broken parts... which leads to more frustration... its a nasty cycle.
Loserkidwac
07-18-2008, 02:20 PM
That sucks james...ugh
igo4bmx
07-18-2008, 02:51 PM
I can't see the pic but I know what you're talking about, that sucks.

I try to never work on my car when I'm frustrated cause it just leads to more frustration... and more broken parts... which leads to more frustration... its a nasty cycle.

http://www.joe250.com/cars/evo8/beltremoval/belt-tensioner2.jpg

you put a 1/2 breaker bar in there and turn counter clockwise to move the tension away from the belt.
the top of that square hole just broke off.
part costs $120
grimm
07-18-2008, 02:58 PM
i had a similar problem with my suby
got a timing belt changed (which was a nightmare in itself.. since they broke my tranny too) day after getting the car back, i'm driving home... smell bruning rubber. I think to myself, must be the car in front of me. few minutes later, i her clunking... head home open the hood. my ac pulley siezed. When i finally get another one. and go to install it, I break the tensioner on it. Have to wait again for the new tensioner. finally all is good.