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  1. Dave.0

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    #25 Dave.0, Jun 2, 2014
    That's what web forums are for having fun and sharing opinions and even heckling each other. Some people get it some people don't.
     
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    #23 smokintires, Jun 2, 2014
    Luckily Bill Derr from MINIS of Boston is lending me both tools, thanks all!!

    And I love how every thread turns into heckling each other, brings a nice chuckle into the conversation lol
     
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    #7 Detroit Tuned, May 20, 2014
    Having the right tool to do the job is very important, but also having the know how is even more important. We do rent the tools, but paying someone that has installed many is worth it in the long run for the weekend shade tree. Detroit Tuned MINI Cooper S Tools
     
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    #10 Savvy, Jun 1, 2014
    just buy the tool... ~$50 here (incl. shipping). You're going to dork something up if you try to do it without it. Plus, you'll use it again anyway when you go to replace the belt after it stretches.
     
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    #12 MCS02, Jun 1, 2014
    Savvy is correct! I type slow!
     
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    #17 Dave.0, Jun 1, 2014
    ^^^^^ :lol: I can not get cut sanding and waxing.
     
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    #18 Savvy, Jun 1, 2014
    Please............ if anyone can figure out a way to make it happen, it'll be you.
    :lol::lol::lol:
     
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    #20 TheModFather, Jun 1, 2014
    Ooo... Sand Paper cuts are the worst! :p
     
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    #22 Detroit Tuned, Jun 2, 2014
    From the web page:

    20 dollar rental + 85 tool fee comes up to 105. you send it back...you get 85 dollars back! we had so many people not returning them as well as how the web site works that this was the way it had to be.
     
  11. ZippyNH

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    #14 ZippyNH, Jun 1, 2014
    Naw....don't build one...
    A socket on the pivot point bolt and prybar works...then have a helper pin the tensioner...but to build one is over the top IMO...yes...the ease of use makes the tool useful...you can do it alone...but a helper (wife or girlfriend really) and you can use the 2 person non tool way...
     
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    #15 Dave.0, Jun 1, 2014
    When I have mine done I have a guy with a Blue Mohawk at Helix do it every Spring before MOTD. A new tensioner and belt is only $100 bucks and I get to hang out at Helix and BS while my car prepped for the Dragon. I have everything checked including brakes and have the following changed Oil, brake flush, belt & tensioner, coolant flush.
     
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    #16 MCS02, Jun 1, 2014
    I thank you have been sanding to long! :lol::lol::lol: it's much funner to bust your hand a time or two. Then have your daughter drive you to the hospital to get stitched up.

    Oh wait we are talking pulley, I got the stitches doing the control arm bushings.:devil:
     
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    #19 Dave.0, Jun 1, 2014
    ^^^^ this is true..:lol:
     
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    #24 Nathan, Jun 2, 2014
    Cool, you can ofter find someone local that has some of these specialized tools. I keep an R53 Belt Tool in the bedroom myself. Never know when you need all that leverage.
     
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    #2 MCS02, May 18, 2014
    If you don't have it yet, you will need a shorter SC belt. I can't remember the part number but someone here will be able to help.
    To take off the old belt you can put a socket on the bolt that holds the tensioner to the engine, bolt number 5. You may have to jack up the motor to get the socket on the bolt. Then let it back down. This will keep your pry bar from slipping so you can release the old belt.
    I believe Detroit Tuned has a rental puller. You could get the correct belt from them also. A normal puller can be used, but it has to be perfectly straight or the pulley won't come off. I would find the tool.
    Good luck
     

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    #5 ZippyNH, May 18, 2014
    Greasys garage in Worcester MA does lots of pullies....heck mine was done years ago...in less than 30 minutes, no joke....with motoring season in full swing, they are booking about 2 weeks out....but might be worth a call....sometimes getting a pro can be cheaper no rental, and they can inspect your car, give you some tips....Possibly saving you big $$ in the future with their insights...
     
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    #6 ZippyNH, May 18, 2014
    PS....the belt tool is skippable....but the puller is not...unless you have a cutoff wheel...a real pain....
     
  20. Dave.0

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    #8 Dave.0, May 20, 2014
    Ahhh Yes, truer words were never spoken. A pulley swap in not a tire or spark plug swap, proceed with caution. :nonod:

    Some things like this are better left to those that do this for a living. :idea:
     
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