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so my SC pulley bolt came loose..

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Old 07-02-09, 08:16 PM
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Default so my SC pulley bolt came loose..

ok so i was driving home from work n i noticed my car's lack of power... i floored the car on the freeway n the car wouldnt rev passed 3.5k before sputtering..



what to do? where can i get a spare pulley bolt?
Old 07-03-09, 07:33 AM
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If it's not already labeled call up RMM. If they don't know/won't give you the bolt size/pitch then just find out who makes the supercharger (vortech, pro-charger etc..) and the model number. Then call the manufacturer and get the info, you should be able to get the bolt from them or from your local Fastenal, McMaster-Carr etc...
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more pics of engine bay plz
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Originally Posted by macd7919
If it's not already labeled call up RMM. If they don't know/won't give you the bolt size/pitch then just find out who makes the supercharger (vortech, pro-charger etc..) and the model number. Then call the manufacturer and get the info, you should be able to get the bolt from them or from your local Fastenal, McMaster-Carr etc...
what do you mean by labeled??

http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/...on.php?pvk=412

i think thats what i need ^^^

schase: ill try getting more pics when im not to lazy lol
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so i jacked up the car n checked the undertray thing... the bolt + washer is no where to be found... sigh..

is it ok to drive without the SC belt?? i was able to drive from OC to riverside fine.. as long i didnt hit the boost rpm range. but can someone confirm?
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The link you posted looks like it could be correct. make sure you don't lose the key that aligns and locks the pulley on the shaft, it will a little piece of metal, most likely a half moon shape. You can do some research with Vortech and try to get the size and pitch etc..of the bolt then check out your local industrial stores as I mentioned before. if you don't want to do that just order it from Vortech, in the meantime I personally wouldn't drive it but it's up to you, if you choose to drive it make sure you remove the pulley and key and the belt so nothing gets damaged.
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Originally Posted by macd7919
The link you posted looks like it could be correct. make sure you don't lose the key that aligns and locks the pulley on the shaft, it will a little piece of metal, most likely a half moon shape. You can do some research with Vortech and try to get the size and pitch etc..of the bolt then check out your local industrial stores as I mentioned before. if you don't want to do that just order it from Vortech, in the meantime I personally wouldn't drive it but it's up to you, if you choose to drive it make sure you remove the pulley and key and the belt so nothing gets damaged.

yea the key is a box shape thing. i removed the pulley and the belt already so i think im good.

hopefully ill try to figure something out tomm... on the bright side.. i just installed my Brembo blanks + Endless brake pads
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heres a pic of the engine bay n my temp ghetto rig fix... cost me about $1..

ill be buying the whole nut/washer/key set from Vortech soon.




n heres a pic of the Endless pads i installed wasnt hard to install after all!
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Glad to hear you are back in business..
Are those 4 or 6 pot RMM brakes??
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They are 4 pot brakes.. now the weakest link for braking are my front tires... 235 on a 9" + camber doesnt provide enough grip... when slamming the brakes.. but the ENDLESS pads are amazing i must say!
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Originally Posted by GSJake
Glad to hear you are back in business..
Are those 4 or 6 pot RMM brakes??
The RMM big brake kit is just the Supra TT brakes with a RMM sticker
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and painted black
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