Water Pump Pulley Fix?
10-06-09, 02:03 PM
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Water Pump Pulley Fix?
I have found a possible solution for the water pump pulley. I have the greddy pulleys with the air pump delete, and like most people, have a problem with the belt slipping. I looked at the idler kits but I have a clearance issue with my single turbo. I then looked at how to make the pulley better. I thought about coatings but was unsure about adhesion and how to evenly apply the material. I then thought about a small rubber sleeve or belt that would slide over the pulley. This is what I found that may work. 
Don't laugh, its a vacuum cleaner belt (Hoover part #38528035) It is the same width as the water pump belt and is a tight fit on the pulley. I am still testing the setup and have very few miles on it but I have taken it to redline with no problems. This is what it looks like on the pulley.
It s a definite improvement on belt grip, and at $2 a belt its a cheap fix. I will continue to test the setup for longevity, but I just wanted to but some info out there.
Don't laugh, its a vacuum cleaner belt (Hoover part #38528035) It is the same width as the water pump belt and is a tight fit on the pulley. I am still testing the setup and have very few miles on it but I have taken it to redline with no problems. This is what it looks like on the pulley. It s a definite improvement on belt grip, and at $2 a belt its a cheap fix. I will continue to test the setup for longevity, but I just wanted to but some info out there.
10-06-09, 05:03 PM
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I've sprayed windex on my belts to help before... or try running a bar of soap under the belt if the windex doesn't work... then i would try the hoover belt ha ha...
10-06-09, 05:53 PM
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The belt that goes around the pulley is smooth on both sides. It just give the main belt traction against the pulley. I'm not sure what length it is.
10-06-09, 09:56 PM
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you know that spray-able truck bed liner might an option? it's textured and easily applied. tape off the areas and spray it on the grooving.. that'd increase friction with the belt... just a thought.
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10-06-09, 10:24 PM
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The idler system is the best option, it increases belt contact from 20% to about 50%. My problem is, I don't have room for the idler. I looked at the Rhino lining and rubber products like plasti dip, it may work.
10-07-09, 06:43 PM
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The hoover belt failed today. I don't know if it snapped or fell off, but it only lasted about 75 miles. I think it came of at high RPMs. Back to the drawing board.
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So I bought the Pineapple Racing air pump delete kit and I had to carefully remove some aluminum off the water pump housing so that the belt wouldn't rub but it fits.
I was curious to know how other's single turbo kit gets in the way? I have a single turbo kit but it doesn't get in the way.
thanks
I was curious to know how other's single turbo kit gets in the way? I have a single turbo kit but it doesn't get in the way.
thanks
10-07-09, 10:48 PM
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So I bought the Pineapple Racing air pump delete kit and I had to carefully remove some aluminum off the water pump housing so that the belt wouldn't rub but it fits.
I was curious to know how other's single turbo kit gets in the way? I have a single turbo kit but it doesn't get in the way.
thanks
I was curious to know how other's single turbo kit gets in the way? I have a single turbo kit but it doesn't get in the way.
thanks
Do you have a picture of it?
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