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Nvncibl · 02-22-2008, 03:59 PM

The PS pulley appears to be slightly "dinged" in the places circled. The one on the right has caused a very slight indent on the inside wall.

VAP, is this pulley "worthy" for you to lighten and can that slight "dent" be removed or repaired?

I guess that's what I get for not seeing it in person before I bought it.

20VT90q · 02-22-2008, 04:35 PM

Nvncibl · 02-22-2008, 07:01 PM

I don't see why its being aluminum would hurt its chances of being fixed. Can't it just be ran through a lathe / mill. If that tiny spot was passed a few times with the right shaped tool, while being kept cool, it'd eat that spot away pretty easy.

Just my opinion / $ .02

VAP · 02-22-2008, 08:53 PM

it might be fine for 2 minutes to 10 years but if it ever let go the repair bill will be high as a serpentine belt and/or pully shrapnel flying about under the hood at 3-6k will destroy anything/everything in their path once the pulley lets go. It can destroy hood, radiator, belly pan, PS pump, belt tensioner, ignition coils/wires, cooling fans, AC evaporator radiator hoses, coolant over-flow tubing, ps cooling lines etc. It's just not worth the potential peril it represents.

I would personally never accept such a pulley as an exchange unit for lightening and never offer one that was remotely similar for sale. Totally counter-intuitive and I think someone owes you a refund and a call tag with free shipping on the next one!

Nvncibl · 02-23-2008, 06:29 AM

I've emailed the seller and have asked for an exchange. They had described it as "Item is in good used condition and functions properly". Now that I look more closely, the two spots are visible but turned to the left and you can't see the damaged wall.

Also, I never meant for it to be an exchange. I was just hoping for you to lighten mine and send it back to me. I knew when i saw it that it wouldn't meet your standards for an exchange.

Was it ever determined if the $50.00ish pulley from Worldimpex was steel or aluminum? I read the responses a few times and there were too many conflicting opinions.

EDIGREG · 02-23-2008, 08:11 AM

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20VT90q AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,820	It's aluminum so no. That and you can buy a new one for like $50 shipped. __________________ <U>Project '93 Urs4</U> -8/'92 Build Date ~Rear Sway/Suspension~ -Suspicion of a chip (cut carpet) ON THE BED: H&R's, '92 trip computer cluster, Sport Wheel, TDS-1, E-code Headlights, Euro Bumper, A8 Interior Auto-Dim Mirror <U>'90 20v 90q:</U> -RS2 Headlights -16" Borbets -Manual Climate Swap -Concert Headunit -Quattro Scripts (Auto to manual swap) -034 Injectors -B4 Hood Conversion <U>'93 100CS:</U> -Bad Headgaskets/leaky steering rack -FWD/Auto Garbage

02-22-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
Nvncibl AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 514	Re: It's aluminum so no. That and you can buy a new one for like $50 shipped. I don't see why its being aluminum would hurt its chances of being fixed. Can't it just be ran through a lathe / mill. If that tiny spot was passed a few times with the right shaped tool, while being kept cool, it'd eat that spot away pretty easy. Just my opinion / $ .02

02-22-2008, 08:53 PM	#4
VAP AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,990	No, sorry to say it's toast. It can never be trusted to run balanced or concentric again... it might be fine for 2 minutes to 10 years but if it ever let go the repair bill will be high as a serpentine belt and/or pully shrapnel flying about under the hood at 3-6k will destroy anything/everything in their path once the pulley lets go. It can destroy hood, radiator, belly pan, PS pump, belt tensioner, ignition coils/wires, cooling fans, AC evaporator radiator hoses, coolant over-flow tubing, ps cooling lines etc. It's just not worth the potential peril it represents. I would personally never accept such a pulley as an exchange unit for lightening and never offer one that was remotely similar for sale. Totally counter-intuitive and I think someone owes you a refund and a call tag with free shipping on the next one!

02-23-2008, 06:29 AM	#5
Nvncibl AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 514	Crap... I hoped that wouldn't be the outcome... I've emailed the seller and have asked for an exchange. They had described it as "Item is in good used condition and functions properly". Now that I look more closely, the two spots are visible but turned to the left and you can't see the damaged wall. Also, I never meant for it to be an exchange. I was just hoping for you to lighten mine and send it back to me. I knew when i saw it that it wouldn't meet your standards for an exchange. Was it ever determined if the $50.00ish pulley from Worldimpex was steel or aluminum? I read the responses a few times and there were too many conflicting opinions.

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