How To: Install underdrive pulley on 2010 Camaro SS
08-22-2009, 07:56 AM
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How To: Install underdrive pulley on 2010 Camaro SS Here is our newest tech article, showing you the details of installing a underdrive crank pulley on the 2010 SS.
http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To..._Camaro_SS/105
Tony
http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To..._Camaro_SS/105
Tony
08-22-2009, 10:01 PM
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Awesome write up and great pics!!
But the article would sound more professional if the part about cutting the belt for removal was omitted.
I didn't realise I came off that harshly.
But the article would sound more professional if the part about cutting the belt for removal was omitted.
I didn't realise I came off that harshly.
Last edited by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed; 08-24-2009 at 06:21 PM. Reason: edited so it doesn't sound like a hit against the person.
08-23-2009, 02:34 AM
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I actually have the belt removal tool, the people reading the writeup and installing the pulley in their own garage do not - hence no reason to show it in use, especially on an item that is likely going to be thrown away. If you would like to save the belt, you can remove the pulley with the belt intact and when the crank pulley is free, simply slip the belt off. FWIW, the belt install "wedge" does not work with aftermarket crank pulleys, the only way to reinstall it to walk the belt back on, like in the old "V" belt days.
08-23-2009, 11:57 AM
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I did read the link in the first post and the author said it was easier to cut the belt off because most don't have the tool to remove it. Then, you posted a dig at him, saying, "But if cutting the stock belt off is "easier" for you than removing it properly you probably aren't the right person for the job." So, I defended him by asking you to share another way to remove the belt without the proper tool. Thank you.
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08-24-2009, 12:16 PM
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Yep, I even call up TSP and other shops with a voice changer app on my iPhone and a fake name like "John" or "Ryan", or a combination of such; so that I can ask how to do installs.
08-24-2009, 02:01 PM
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Holy crap
No wonder Joseph has taken three months to do my 408 install. Just messing with you Joseph its my POS car that keeps falling apart piece by piece 
Keep up the good work 
and hopefully my converter made it back already. Can't wait to try it at the track
Ivan
No wonder Joseph has taken three months to do my 408 install. Just messing with you Joseph its my POS car that keeps falling apart piece by piece Keep up the good work and hopefully my converter made it back already. Can't wait to try it at the track Ivan
08-24-2009, 03:29 PM
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08-24-2009, 03:40 PM
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gm service manual says A/C belt is a 1 time use, and yes the proper way to remove it per GM is to cut it off
pics right from gm service manual,
installing with the tool:
pics right from gm service manual,
installing with the tool:
08-24-2009, 04:06 PM
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Thanks Jay! I never use the service manual, but good to know my way is the same method as GM recommends for removal. I have the little wedge tool in pic 2 (comes with the belt). I just assumed the same tool can be used for removal, but once I found out it didn't work on the aftermarket pulley I just threw it in the bottom of the tool box.
