Crank pulley problem & J-Pipe/PCD Install Questions
12-17-2011, 04:09 PM
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Crank pulley problem & J-Pipe/PCD Install Questions
I just got my car from the speed shop and after the pulley install its making a reallly loud whining sound video link:
Any body have this issue know what the sound is.
Any body have this issue know what the sound is.
Last edited by Bearcat94; 12-17-2011 at 08:45 PM. Reason: fixed vid formatting
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12-17-2011, 08:46 PM
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What belt did you use? What brand and type?
12-17-2011, 09:13 PM
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12-17-2011, 09:17 PM
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going to a tire shop for that? eh.. idk about all that.
sounds like something is on the belt.. also, i wouldnt count on carmax to put oem stuff on their cars.
sounds like something is on the belt.. also, i wouldnt count on carmax to put oem stuff on their cars.
12-17-2011, 09:29 PM
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The recommended replacement belt for the UR Pulley is a Gates belt (Micro-V). Some belts (Goodyear Gatorback, maybe others) rub and/or slip; has something to do with the shape of the edge of the belt (or so I've read in UR Pulley threads here).
If it were me, I'd get an actual Honda OE belt or the recommended Gates belt. Actually, I did; I'm running the Gates Belt - K060840 Micro-V.
Edit:
Look like Gates now specs Belt #K060841 which is very sligtly longer (no other diffence listed at Gates).
Edit (part Deux):
FWIW, I've had the UR Stock sized Pulley with the Gates Belt (K060840) for, I guess, 3 years and 30,000 miles with no issues.
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12-17-2011, 09:36 PM
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^ I absolutely agree. Belts are definitely not a place to try and save a buck. The OEM Honda belts or recommended replacements are recommended for a reason.
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12-18-2011, 09:35 AM
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on a serious note though I need help.
12-18-2011, 05:38 PM
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how in the fuck did you justify spending another 65 dollars for them to fix something they should have made sure was in order before it left the shop the first time?
glad you got it fixed.. but goddam.. i would have refused to give them more money.
glad you got it fixed.. but goddam.. i would have refused to give them more money.
12-18-2011, 07:09 PM
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Had the same issue after replacing my timing belt. It was just a matter of re-positioning the drive belt. Problem solved...
12-18-2011, 08:48 PM
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^^^ 
want to know what was fixed....curious
want to know what was fixed....curious
12-20-2011, 10:28 AM
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The belt ended slipping off on the way over to good year. I think
the belt was not put back.on properly. What I think really happened is the speed shop screwed me with the pulley so they put the belt on wrong knowing it would snap and I would end up coming back to.them to fix it . I lucked out meeting a good shop owner who hooked it up on a busy sunday... I'm happy
the belt was not put back.on properly. What I think really happened is the speed shop screwed me with the pulley so they put the belt on wrong knowing it would snap and I would end up coming back to.them to fix it . I lucked out meeting a good shop owner who hooked it up on a busy sunday... I'm happy
12-20-2011, 11:34 AM
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The belt ended slipping off on the way over to good year. I think
the belt was not put back.on properly. What I think really happened is the speed shop screwed me with the pulley so they put the belt on wrong knowing it would snap and I would end up coming back to.them to fix it . I lucked out meeting a good shop owner who hooked it up on a busy sunday... I'm happy
the belt was not put back.on properly. What I think really happened is the speed shop screwed me with the pulley so they put the belt on wrong knowing it would snap and I would end up coming back to.them to fix it . I lucked out meeting a good shop owner who hooked it up on a busy sunday... I'm happy
easy with the right tools. i installed pcds and jpipe and it was my first time doing anything like that.
12-20-2011, 11:56 AM
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very simple !!! all you need is time and patience....
For the front PCD:
Take off coolant reservoir
Take off Passenger side fan
Rest is piece of cake
For rear PCD:
Take off strut bar
Take off all the bolt and wiggle wiggle
For Jpipe, if your getting a jpipe that eliminates 3 cat the take off 3 bolts from BEHIND the 3rd cat....since you have the PreCat side of bolts taken off, remove the hanger bolts and the jpipe will drop
Replace everything PCD's first....then jpipe....
DO NOT TIGHTEN EVERTYTHING....first get all the bolts in place....the put the hanger back on....then PCD mounts to engine tightly....then the jpipe mounts to exhaust side tightly....then the PCD's mount to jpipe tightly....
For the front PCD:
Take off coolant reservoir
Take off Passenger side fan
Rest is piece of cake
For rear PCD:
Take off strut bar
Take off all the bolt and wiggle wiggle
For Jpipe, if your getting a jpipe that eliminates 3 cat the take off 3 bolts from BEHIND the 3rd cat....since you have the PreCat side of bolts taken off, remove the hanger bolts and the jpipe will drop
Replace everything PCD's first....then jpipe....
DO NOT TIGHTEN EVERTYTHING....first get all the bolts in place....the put the hanger back on....then PCD mounts to engine tightly....then the jpipe mounts to exhaust side tightly....then the PCD's mount to jpipe tightly....
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12-20-2011, 01:42 PM
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This is KEY. If you tighten things up before everything is in place, you take some "play" out of the system. You need that "slack" to do the "wiggle-wiggle" getting the other parts in place.
12-20-2011, 03:10 PM
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I used to go to Auto Mech in South Dade, its close to Culter Ridge. Havent been there in over 10 years but they always did right in my opinion. Always dealt with Kevin (Owner). Might be worth calling them if you choose to not do-it-yourself on future mods. I had also heard decent things about Japtech down there, I think they have a website and several shops spread out in Broward and Dade.
Auto MECH Inc
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12-20-2011, 03:28 PM
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very simple !!! all you need is time and patience....
For the front PCD:
Take off coolant reservoir
Take off Passenger side fan
Rest is piece of cake
For rear PCD:
Take off strut bar
Take off all the bolt and wiggle wiggle
For Jpipe, if your getting a jpipe that eliminates 3 cat the take off 3 bolts from BEHIND the 3rd cat....since you have the PreCat side of bolts taken off, remove the hanger bolts and the jpipe will drop
Replace everything PCD's first....then jpipe....
DO NOT TIGHTEN EVERTYTHING....first get all the bolts in place....the put the hanger back on....then PCD mounts to engine tightly....then the jpipe mounts to exhaust side tightly....then the PCD's mount to jpipe tightly....
For the front PCD:
Take off coolant reservoir
Take off Passenger side fan
Rest is piece of cake
For rear PCD:
Take off strut bar
Take off all the bolt and wiggle wiggle
For Jpipe, if your getting a jpipe that eliminates 3 cat the take off 3 bolts from BEHIND the 3rd cat....since you have the PreCat side of bolts taken off, remove the hanger bolts and the jpipe will drop
Replace everything PCD's first....then jpipe....
DO NOT TIGHTEN EVERTYTHING....first get all the bolts in place....the put the hanger back on....then PCD mounts to engine tightly....then the jpipe mounts to exhaust side tightly....then the PCD's mount to jpipe tightly....
12-20-2011, 03:33 PM
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^you'll need something heavier than 1 ton jacks IMO. 2 ton is prefferable and 4 jack stands.
12-20-2011, 03:42 PM
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all you have to do is pop the bolts off....you might need the O2 removal tool (autozone and advance auto parts rent if out for free).....
4 jack stands will be perfect, but i did mine on 2....whatever floats ur boat buddy....
all you have to do is pop the bolts off....you might need the O2 removal tool (autozone and advance auto parts rent if out for free).....
4 jack stands will be perfect, but i did mine on 2....whatever floats ur boat buddy....
12-20-2011, 04:12 PM
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did i mention patience ? 
if you have a helping hand, you could prolly take some pix and make a DIY
if you have a helping hand, you could prolly take some pix and make a DIY
12-20-2011, 04:29 PM
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12-20-2011, 09:17 PM
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12-20-2011, 09:51 PM
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Sorta forgot about the title. Although in my defense he didn't mention the Jpipe/PCD questions in the original post 
12-20-2011, 10:11 PM
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