as you look at the front of the engine, which pulleys are actually replaced by "lightweight" versions? Im presuming the main crank pulley in the middle....

how difficult is it to do?

 

Main crank (large bottom), Alternator (small middle), Power Steering (top left0

Can be easy, can be a pain in the whatsit

 

Cheers Steven. i think it would be a radiator out job....

 

Just remove the fans.

Get a 2foot bar and 22mm socket, put car in 5th gear and get someone to stand on the brakes hard, the crank bolt should come free with a bit of effort.

Would suggest you also crack the PS and Alternator ones whilst belt is still under tension.

Any probs give me a shout.

 

are they just straight swaps? i.e. you dont have to make sure things dont move etc....?

 

Straight swaps

 

 

easy neil

im sure they are slightly different on the newage, compare the pic

one of the pullys are pressed on - not sure how much harder it makes it

 

interesting.....cheers rich. I take it youve done this on yours? notice any difference?

 

nope i never did mine as reviews never really sold them

they do look good though

 

he he, fair enough

 

The power steering is splined, and can appear as if its pressed on.

The alternator is the hardest one to change IMO, and a good impatc gun would come in handy

The crank is notched to sit around the woodruff key on the crank, and again can initially appear as if its pressed on.

Steven

 

Steven

so how do you remove the power steering

yes im being thick.. but you are used to that by now

 

Thinking aloud, the newage ones could be pressed on, and as a consequence would need to be pressed/pulled off

Steven