Not sure if this helps but on the bugeyes I was told you can only replace the alternator and crank pulley the powersteering one is fixed to the pump, can anyone confirm this, all other subaru models can replace power steering aswell..

 

Hi ,

You can replace the p/s pulley on Bugeye's but it is a tough job .

The orignal has to removed with a pulley puller , and the new one has to be pressed on true , Not a easy job to do ,

Chris

 

I remember !

 

 

Hi chris, did you manage to sort that step by step guide for me. Cheers cliff.

 

Hints on removing the Power Steering pulley MY03 WRX

1. Undo the two 10mm cover fixings.
2. Lift the corner to release cover & swivel it out the way around the throttle cable.



3. Spray some "Plus Gas" or "WD40" on the shaft & nut to be soaking in.
4. Slacken the two 12mm bolts holding the alternator & turn the adjuster anti clockwise to slacken the belt enough to remove.



5. Place a short extension bar through the pulley aperture & rest it on the ledge of the pump mounting bracket.
6. Use a 19mm ring spanner to undo the pulley nut whilst bracing the extension bar against the ledge to gain leverage & stop the pulley turning.



7. Remove the nut & slide the pulley off the splined shaft..


The other two pulleys

The alternator pulley is held on by a 24mm nut but has no openings to lock it against anything. Don't be tempted to poke something inside the alternator as you will damage it. Impact air wrench is probably easiest way to loosen it.

I had a new Alternator fitted not long ago at a Subaru dealer & you can see four sets of clamp marks equally spaced around the edge of the pulley. This is where they used something to hold the pulley whist it was undone.



The crank pulley has a 22mm nut & it can be undone by putting the car in 5th gear & putting the handbrake on to hold it. Foot brake can be used if needed as well.




Fitting guide.

Classic pulleys

These pulleys are the easiest to fit , simply remove old pulleys and replace with new ones then tighten bolt.






Newage pulleys

These pulleys are made to create a fine spline in the alloy as they are tightened onto the shaft.

1) Remove old pulley.

2) Spray the shaft with some WD40 or brush the shaft with some oil.

3) Place the new pulley on the shaft. It will only go half way.

4) Keeping the pulley square, place the nut back on. Tighten nut until pulley is drawn fully onto the shaft.




Bugeye pulleys

The bugeye pulleys are on a plain shaft (as shown)

You will need a puller to remove the old pulley as they are pressed on.

The new pulleys have a tapered bore - so it will start to go on the shaft at the back of the pulley.

You may be able to tap the pulley flush onto the shaft but it is recommended that they are pressed on.




Finally check the vee's line up when you put the belts back on.

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EXTRA NOTES

KEYWAYS in the crank pulleys have been made to the top limit , if you find any that are tight going on you will need to either tap down the key in the shaft or file a small bit of key out.
All the keyways in the shafts are never spot on the same, that is why we have made the keys to the top limit , if we go too high we risk making the keyway too big if the shaft only has a shallow keyway.

Fitting :- Disclaimer: This is for information only & does not claim to be complete & should not be interpreted as instructions. If in doubt seek qualified help.

Mark

 

any word on the adjustable timing pulleys

 

I am working on them ... I do have the designs for 02+ models- just working on Classics,

I can have sets for 2002+ ready in 2/3 weeks,

chris

 

 

its classic im lookin for

 

I'm also interested.

 

Classic's will be a little longer .... But hope to have them soon !

 

1 simbo classic
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3
4
5

 

Hi peeps ,


Thanks To this group buy a english guy in Germany has set up a Gb over there and it is doing very well untill a German company has throwna spanner in the works by saying "The crank pulley won't fit German STI'S"


Now does anyone here know if this is true or not?


CHeers chris

 

Anyone have the correct belt sizes/codes for classic with underdriven crank pulley please?

 

Hello!

We have just finished our first batch of Tensioner pulleys . It's the pulley that tensions the air-con from the crank ...

The pulley is a direct replacment with bearings all ready fitted .

It won't make you go faster or anything - it's just a nice bit of bling to go with the set you already have.

Made from He30 again so they can be anodised to match the set you have ( RED - BLUE - GREEN -BLACK)


I have 20 of these ready to go , if you want it anodised let me know and i'll sort out a good price ..

You can't currently buy these anywhere else , not even on the website , this 20 is for this groubbuy only!



PRICE IS £26 EACH (bearings fitted) + £3 P&P

 

go on then in blue

 

Your meant to be saving!


1:Cookie - Blue

 

Have you sourced a PS pump yet mate

 

Haven't really looked into it yet... Thats what I was gonna say to ya to find out if a classic pump will bolt straight on as they are pretty cheap

 

might be worth getting one off fleabay and just trying it they can be had for £5

 

I'll have a look Mind you - what engine you having put in?

 

STI7

 

Whats 7 ? 2002?

 

yeah bugeye

 

TENSIONER PULLEYS £26 +£3 P&P

1:Cookie - Blue

 

TENSIONER PULLEYS £26 +£3 P&P

1:Cookie - Blue
2. Frayz - Red one for me please Chris

 

1:Cookie - Blue
2. Frayz - Red one for me please Chris
3. Stalked! - Green

 

1:Cookie - Blue
2. Frayz - Red one for me please Chris
3. Stalked! - Green
4. Mark_B4 - Plain alloy for me please

 

1. Cookie - Blue
2. Frayz - Red one for me please Chris
3. Stalked! - Green
4. Mark_B4 - Plain alloy for me please
5. trails - plain alloy for me too please