JRSC belts & pulleys: please discuss it here

that sucks. i'm still using the unrevised bracket.

I take it that with the JSC you can't run the stock spring loaded tensioner. Whats the reason? (newbie)

Yeah, That does suck! I used the new braket and P/S mount but i was not able to get the 7lb pulley off so i had to use washers on the P/S. evrything lines up perfectly now. :thumbsup:

blowme said:

I take it that with the JSC you can't run the stock spring loaded tensioner. Whats the reason? (newbie)

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because it won't fit, it'll fit but u won't be able to run the p/s

I'm trying to take off my P/S pulley so I can install the replacement one that JR recently sent me. I can't get the nut to break loose. I can't find anywhere that says which way that nut is threaded. Does anyone know which way it turns to break that thing loose? Also, any tips on removing it? I used a clamp to hold everything in place, but that got bent up pretty good.
matt

mattlock said:

I'm trying to take off my P/S pulley so I can install the replacement one that JR recently sent me. I can't get the nut to break loose. I can't find anywhere that says which way that nut is threaded. Does anyone know which way it turns to break that thing loose? Also, any tips on removing it? I used a clamp to hold everything in place, but that got bent up pretty good.
matt

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use a good size torque wrench to take the bolt off, and a belt wrench to grip the pulley.

thanks,
Is the P/S nut threaded normal (lefty-loosy), or is it reverse threaded (lefty-tighty)?
matt

mattlock said:

thanks,
Is the P/S nut threaded normal (lefty-loosy), or is it reverse threaded (lefty-tighty)?
matt

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if i remember correctly, it's threaded normal. It takes quite a bit of force to get it loose. might wanna have someone to grip onto the pulley while you take the bolt off.

uchiha said:

if i remember correctly, it's threaded normal. It takes quite a bit of force to get it loose. might wanna have someone to grip onto the pulley while you take the bolt off.

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It is definately threaded normal. It took a "grip wrench" and 1/2" breaker bar, and it came right off. The new P/S pulley ligned everything up straight as an arrow. thanks for the help
matt

OK; just read all 31 pages from start to finish... so I have a good idea of what to look for and what to expect. I have one question though:

Can anyone tell me exactly what bolts I need to loosen and what bolt I need to turn to tighten to tighten my belt? I heard that there are two bolts to loosen before tightning the belt. is this true? If someone could post up a pic of the top of the engine bay with circles around what bolts I need to turn and which way I would appreciate it. I read the entire install guide for the charger, but I want to be 100% sure I am turning the right bolts. Also, is there a DIY I can read on how to change out the belt? I am gana replace my current belt with the Goodyear Poly-V belt once it arrives.

Sorry for the newb post, but I have done tons of reading over the past two weeks and I want to me sure that I know what I am doing (pics would be nice) before I dive in and get my hands dirty. My belt is slipping at about 6KRPM now

mattlock said:

Here is a pic with the 2 bolts circled in white, the adjustment bolt is circled in red. when replacing the belt, I found it easier to see the crank pulley by removing the splash guard from under the car, but I don't think it is necesary. Also, if you're replacing the belt, you will need to totally remove the bracket assembly.
matt

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Thanks dude; that's exactly what I was looking for! I adjusted the belt and no longer have it slipping or making that aweful noise (u know, that 1988 cadilac that is about to break down, but wants to make its presence known by screaching as loud as it can when you press on the gas) when I get above 6KRPMS.

By bracket assembly, you mean take out the two bolts circled in white completely and the things that they hold? is there a DIY guide for belt replacement, or am I gana have to reverse the instructions that JR have for installing the charger. I'm a little bit smarter than what I am posting, but I need to make sure I have all the noob information possible so I won't have to have another thread asking for help because I can't put my car back together. :laughing:

With the 7 psi pulley, do i need to use a diffrent belt? I tried to use the belt that came with the kit but It was so tight that the power steering pulley was rubbing against the pulley tensioner. I put the 5 psi pulley back on and the car runs and I have no problem with the belt slipping.

^^^ same belt for 5psi 7psi and even 9psi

maybe you just routed the belt wrong

I think the 7PSI pulley should come with a different belt. Not sure though.

Just went from 7psi to 9psi pulley. Used a new belt only because the old one had a few tears in it and I wanted to play it safe. Still waiting on getting my ECU back to drive the car. I can't wait :driving:

you got kpro?

i VieTEC said:

you got kpro?

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I paid for it . I shipped off my ECU to Hondata Monday, so I should have it back thursday at the latest. Hope I can notice 7psi vs 9psi.

since everyone is on the subject. Where do you get the 9 psi pulley from? I see on jacksonracing website and clubrsx have the 3.4 in pulley which I believe is the 7 psi. Where do you get the 9 psi from? Also I am getting the K-Pro soon. I downloaded the software just to take a look at it. I noticied they only have a K20A2-RSX-550cc-JRSC-9PSI Calibration. there is nothing for the 7PSi pulley. Weird

Marc

http://www.pulleyboys.com/

I am running their 7psi pully and love it. Very high quality and good price, better then JR.

JR will insist that you have to pull the charger out of the car to replace the pulley but don't worry, that isnt true. Just take out the rubber piece on the back of the bulbs and you can slip the old pulley off and put on the new.