Wanted Solid Crank Pulley

[howiedean]

Hello,

I need to replace the crank pulley on my 2001 HDI C5. Does anyone know where I can buy a new solid type?

Regards,

[Peter.N.]

Don't know if they make one, the XMs had dual mass pullys. Whats the problem then? I have only ever had one go and that was at about 250,000 miles and they are cheap enough to replace.

Peter

[Stickyfinger]

The pulley also acts as a damper.....there is a reason for its use and going solid could (?) set up increased vibrations/harmonics.
As said, rare to go and a 2nd hand one should be even cheaper

[howiedean]

Thanks for that, the reason is I'm only going to keep the car for another year. If I buy a cheap pulley I'd want it to last better than 10,000 miles, there are cheap ones everywhere but which one would you buy?

Regards,

[Stickyfinger]

Febi to be sure at 70-100 notes, a good one from a scrap yard for a £10 .....you want cheap ? you take the bet, you take the risks

[handyman]

Solid crank pulleys were only ever made for some of the early engines, pre 1995, & wont fit your car. If you've still got a dual mass flywheel, it might not be advisable anyway.

Changing them on the later engines is a doddle as you've only got to de-tension the drive belt, undo the three holding bolts & 'Bob's not your Aunt'.

Shop around as they can be got new cheaper than Sticky's suggestion. Secondhand is questionable as these components can fail at both high & low mileages.

If your one isn't squeaking or moving, why mess with it?

H

[Peter.N.]

I would't be averse to buying one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITROEN-XSARA ... 4635742a12" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[handyman]

Now that IS a nice price & on ebay, an' all!

[howiedean]

I've been looking at the Ebay items hence my original question..
I'll see how I get on with one of those.

Regards,