Pulley came off !!

[Knobby2515]

2012 RWD 2.2 6 speed MK7

On my way to work Tuesday morning and I was 5 mins away from work when the steering went suddenly very heavy and no power steering.
No noises or warning lights.
As I wasn't far away from work I carried on. Managed to get round 2 roundabouts and as I got closer the battery light came on.
I made it to the car park without breaking down , phew!
As it was still cold,dark and raining I only had a quick look under the bonnet.
The main belt was slack.
Ok so maybe just a new belt needed?

Anyway in daylight and with one of the mechanics at work we had a better look.

The bottom pulley was flapping about and came off.
The rubber in the middle has sheared off/ came away from the middle.
The middle part with the bolt is still in place.
Fortunately it doesn't seem to have damaged the engine case or the radiator.
I did dip the oil and the level is still good.

I now have a new belt, bottom pulley and the twin idler/ tensioner part.

Any tips on fitting?

Also what is the torque setting for the pulley bolt please?

Thanks.

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[gt_addict]

Not sure if yours is EU4 or EU5. When we did a colleagues one (2.2 eu5 in a custom) it was 45nm then 120degs on the NEW bolt.

[andz327]

Crank pulley with one bolt ??
If it's 2.2 rwd its euro5
Feel how tight it is to slacken and just horse it back up until you can't
Dont buy a cheapo spurious pulley ..... with these you definitely get what you pay for

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[Knobby2515]

Not sure if yours is EU4 or EU5. When we did a colleagues one (2.2 eu5 in a custom) it was 45nm then 120degs on the NEW bolt.

Thanks
EU 5 is mine

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[Knobby2515]

Crank pulley with one bolt ??
If it's 2.2 rwd its euro5
Feel how tight it is to slacken and just horse it back up until you can't
Dont buy a cheapo spurious pulley ..... with these you definitely get what you pay for

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According to the diagram I have its one bolt.
Thanks for torques

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[tranmx2]

Remove bumper and rad' etc for easier access.
Might help with replacing your crankshaft pulley.
From 2012 E5 2.2. Nov 2022. Timing cover not aligned, seal distorted, found one hole in timing cover too small to allow alignment.

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The 5 bolts are not screwed in.

plate lever on x memeber.JPG

There's other ways of doing this. About 33 ft lbs + 90 degrees for each of 3 bolts. Did get about 30 degrees.

Serp belt on van.PNG

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Just seen this Crankshaft pulley tool - for £19 is an easier way of doing it.
Looks like put the pulley on, the 3 bolts in place nip up. Put the tool on - with a socket through the larger hole tighten up the bolt - tighten all three then torgue up to spec.
A pipe to extend the lever part might be required.

[Knobby2515]

Update, it is 3 bolts and am getting from Ford.

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[darren@boatfix.co.uk]

Must be the season for it. Just changing belt yesterday & I happened to notice crank pulley on mine was wobbly as heck. Got the bolts undone - which were v tight- by locking engine by putting in 3rd gear & pulling handbrake on hard & holding on footbrake. Pulley did turn 1/2 a turn backwards before stopping & bolts undoing. Was terrified when I read on here about chain coming off but it didnt thank gawd. Same method used with tightening the 3 bolts. I dont think 120 degrees possible with engine in vehicle. Got it as tight as I could & will re-tighten when I get the special tool. Not sure if its certain chain tensioner is slack as there is a non return ratchet within it.

[Knobby2515]

Remove bumper and rad' etc for easier access.
Might help with replacing your crankshaft pulley.
From 2012 E5 2.2. Nov 2022. Timing cover not aligned, seal distorted, found one hole in timing cover too small to allow alignment.

DSC00846.JPG

The 5 bolts are not screwed in.

plate lever on x memeber.JPG

There's other ways of doing this. About 33 ft lbs + 90 degrees for each of 3 bolts. Did get about 30 degrees.

Serp belt on van.PNG

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=235787
Just seen this Crankshaft pulley tool - for £19 is an easier way of doing it.
Looks like put the pulley on, the 3 bolts in place nip up. Put the tool on - with a socket through the larger hole tighten up the bolt - tighten all three then torgue up to spec.
A pipe to extend the lever part might be required.

Thanks for the detailed reply

[Knobby2515]

Looking at the old pulley A few people who have seen it have all said the same thing,
Its been on the way out and hanging on for a long time. The rubber has dirt etc where it has been cracking and seperating.
MY van was in storage for a year and a half so the pulley has been on its last legs for at least a year before that.

[knobby1]

According to the diagram I have its one bolt.
Thanks for torques

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It will have 3 x 15mm headed bolts.

Lord Knobrot (Smithy)

[andz327]

Crank pulley with one bolt ??
If it's 2.2 rwd its euro5
Feel how tight it is to slacken and just horse it back up until you can't
Dont buy a cheapo spurious pulley ..... with these you definitely get what you pay for

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According to the diagram I have its one bolt.
Thanks for torques

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Must be wrong diagram your looking at

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[M3Stig]

still to this day i dont know what made ford pick a rubber pulley over a metal one, same with the wet belt although i have a theory behind that and its to make more money by getting them replaced as timing chains dont go wrong

[Knobby2515]

Crank pulley with one bolt ??
If it's 2.2 rwd its euro5
Feel how tight it is to slacken and just horse it back up until you can't
Dont buy a cheapo spurious pulley ..... with these you definitely get what you pay for

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According to the diagram I have its one bolt.
Thanks for torques

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Must be wrong diagram your looking at

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Seemsso, i now have 3 bolts.

[Knobby2515]

still to this day i dont know what made ford pick a rubber pulley over a metal one, same with the wet belt although i have a theory behind that and its to make more money by getting them replaced as timing chains dont go wrong

I think you are right.