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L200 crankshaft pulley

  • 12-02-2012 5:22pm
    #1
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭


    It's a known issue and now it has happened to mine!
    I was on the M1 south when the crackshaft pulley gave out.
    I has to drive about 2km to get to the nearest sliproad to get off the motorway.

    How much damage may I have caused to the crankshaft/timing etc by driving with a damaged pulley?


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  • #2
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭stoneill


    I'll answer myself so -

    2 rocker arms broken and a crankshaft pulley replaced.
    No damage to pistons - new timing belt - in fact all belts replaced.
    New front engine cover.

    €650 for parts and repair plus the €120 towing fee.


  • #3
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Did not know they had this issue.


    You got away lightly enough considering. Was the head removed to check the valves?


  • #4
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭stoneill


    Head was removed - rocker arms replaced and valve timings set up.
    I know I got away lightly - could have destroyed the cylinder heads, pistons, con rods - a multitude of things!

    A new regular check for me is to see if there is any vibration or lateral or radial eccentricity on any pulleys when the engine is idling.


  • #5
    Tackleberry.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭Tackleberry.


    When having to replace the crankshaft pulley should I replace the bolt. Reason I ask is that my pulley is on the way out and these parts ar sold separately.


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