Perrin pulley install gone wrong

[2forme]

Originally Posted by SkullWorks

Seriously? People thanked this post?


Are you kidding me? Not only is he accusing the entirety of the forum of being fraudulent scum bags, he also seems to think that bad base material makes for bad machining and can cause the factory part that was removed to simultaneously be bad also in the same manner.

I'm sarcastic. People who have read my posts before know this. Sorry that you haven't.

[Calum]

In for updates. What other parts are they replacing?

[2forme]

Yea, I thought this kind of "enthusiast" car would have attracted more level-headed, mature type of people. I think a majority are, but the ignorant people just seem to stick out more. I absolutely can't stand when someone posts something, and there are immediate people who are like "SEARCH, That's what it's there for". /Rant

In other news. I hope this works out for ya.

[MrTranxD]

Man there are some angry ass people on this forum. lol. i hope everything works out for you buddie. and hearing bout this makes me kinda glad i sold mine and didnt install it. xD

[Julio86]

People really need to cool their heads. They just love to go around fuc#ing with ppl -___- Good luck bro. Keep us posted.


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[wbradley]

Guys, let's put things in perspective for a minute. If I am a relatively noob car guy and I mess something up on an install I am going to be all stressed and hoping for somebody to help. That's understandable.

On the other hand people on this forum will throw in a little humour here and there to make things fun and interesting, myself included. I think that's OK to unless its obnoxious or always off topic and disruptive.

As long as we are polite and considerate of the stessed OP's feelings we can have fun too. Just, not at his expense. Calling someone dumb or being sarcastic is inappropriate too IMHO.

Hops, I am sure you will get everything resolved. If not, I will take that heap o' shite off yer hands for 1,000,000.00 Turkish dollars...

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Hops Normal

As for the car the dealership has it right now. They are going to replace the seal and some other things the guy told me about as well as filing down the key a little because it got a burr on it. I will update when I have more info.

Did they give you a price quote for the repair? Sounds like it shouldn't be too bad and a relatively quick fix once they get the seal in which I am sure they had to order.

[BoostedWrbBrz]

Hopefully the engine wasent run dry at all. After all you did say you heard some knocking noise. Hopefully all is ok once the repair is done

[SubaSteve]

Originally Posted by Hops Normal

You know I'm really disappointed in some of the people on this forum. I expected support from the people that share the love for there cars and some of you are just plain assholes. Not everyone is as knowledgeable as most ppl on this forum and some of us are still learning things. I learned that sometimes things go wrong with simple installs. I really hope if anything ever happens to your car you get support instead of other assholes like you. However I do know there are quite a few ppl that are supportive on here and I am greatful for that. Let me say thank you to those of you who are not pricks
As for the car the dealership has it right now. They are going to replace the seal and some other things the guy told me about as well as filing down the key a little because it got a burr on it. I will update when I have more info.

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What you should take from this incident is to always quadruple check everything you do. If you feel like you may be doing something wrong ask for help first.

I find it best to not only read over the original instructions but to read over diys that forum members post. Most of the time they will tell you what to do as well as what NOT to do.

Hopefully some peoples negative responses don't sour your mouth too much. I would suggest making friends with a local subaru/toyota/vw tech since they can usually help with the tough stuff and or provide those fancy tools you can't afford.

[Teknian_Culprate13]

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

I paid http://www.infamousperformance.net to install mine. I watched them do the install and I seem to remember that there was some sort of O-ring seal behind the pulley. I have had no oil leak issues.

I'd check your oil level ASAP, and then take it to someone who is an expert on these motors. If it is pissing oil everywhere it might be better to have it towed in. I wouldn't drive it!!!

Good luck.

i know you live near me. how much did they charge you? do you feel any gains in your AT?

[Gixxersixxerman]

I honestly didn't feel any difference in the way it drove, or free revved.. If it changed I couldn't tell.. BUT, I didn't really notice a difference with a exhaust and intake either lol.. I've trained myself to not believe the hype I read on aftermarket gains and stuff.. In a 2700 lb car... 5 hp doesn't feel like much.. If you can feel it at all..

I forgot which mag did it, but the dyno a car before and after with some stupid mods, like cutting off the muffler and taking a filter off and then had the same people test drive it and even though it only gained like a 1 pound feet of torque and a hp or two.. They told them it was like 30 hp and stuff and the people all were like how much more power it had and stuff.. Just because of a sound change

On my bike that weights 395 lbs, I might feel that 5 hp.. But not in this car.. With my intake, exhaust and pulley, I don't feel anything.. But I'd like to get a stock auto side by side and see if there is a difference

[Cajun]

Op- any updates?

[Hops Normal]

They toyota dealer called today and I'm going to pick the car up tomorrow. In not sure what all they did yet but I do know they had to file down the key a little because it had a small burr and they replaced the oil pump drive. It'd gonna cost around 700$ in parts and labor. Ill let everyone know the specifics tomorrow..ill just be happy to have my car back.

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[Foobar]

Originally Posted by Hops Normal

It'd gonna cost around 700$ in parts and labor. Ill let everyone know the specifics tomorrow..ill just be happy to have my car back.

Hot damn that's a lot for what appears to be small mistake. Lesson learned - nothing we touch on a car should be trivialized. Even a small job can end up being a larger one if not done exactly right.

I'm glad you're getting your car back soon.