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njk1
06-27-2007, 04:59 PM
Ive read the other threads about post98 pullys on pre98 zetecs, so i see that they will fit but... Is it worth buying this cheap pulley off ebay and see how good it is or should i just bite the bullet and buy a good one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PULLEY-FORD-FOCUS-2-0-ZETEC-CONTOUR-COUGAR-MYSTIQUE_W0QQitemZ230145459386QQihZ013QQcategoryZ3 8656QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for the info
striker2
06-27-2007, 06:12 PM
I got mine off ebay for about that same price and have not had any problems with it. i say go ahead and buy it and even if it doesnt work your only out about $30 and you can probably sell it to some focus owner for that or maybe more.
njk1
06-28-2007, 12:28 AM
I got mine off ebay for about that same price and have not had any problems with it. i say go ahead and buy it and even if it doesnt work your only out about $30 and you can probably sell it to some focus owner for that or maybe more.

Yea thats true... i think ill get it. Did you install it yourself? if so was it hard to do, and what size belt did you put on after?
striker2
06-28-2007, 08:40 AM
the hardest part of the install was getting the crankshaft pulley bolt off. if you dont have an impact its a real PITA. as for belt size i bought a couple different sizes that were smaller than my original one and ended up using the one that is only one size smaller.
njk1
06-30-2007, 03:24 PM
Ok, ordered the pulley just now, I will let you all know how it is when i get it and install it
WestCoastAjax
06-30-2007, 05:30 PM
Ok, ordered the pulley just now, I will let you all know how it is when i get it and install it

You might as well buy an Alternator Overdrive pulley......smaller, lighter,and nice colours.

https://www.zxtuner.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=180&categoryId=24
njk1
06-30-2007, 05:36 PM
Maybe when i get payed again...i gotta get tires first, hit belts last night:laugh: Thanks for the link
njk1
07-05-2007, 08:47 PM
Pulley came in today...looks good. Im installing it within the next few days. Ill let everyone know when its on :D
njk1
07-07-2007, 01:43 AM
Pulley is on...it is one of the best 30 dollars i have ever spent. extremely happy with the all around performance it gave...i recomend it even though its a no named ebay pulley
mystiquevltwin
07-08-2007, 06:29 PM
Pulley is on...it is one of the best 30 dollars i have ever spent. extremely happy with the all around performance it gave...i recomend it even though its a no named ebay pulley

how was the instal?
njk1
07-08-2007, 08:06 PM
It wasnt that bad... just need a pretty good impact wrench and its a zip... it took me and my brother about a half hour to do it... and most of that time was putting the belt on:laugh:
devanmc
07-09-2007, 03:26 PM
im new to cars in general. what do i get out of putting a underdrive pully on my car
njk1
07-09-2007, 03:28 PM
im new to cars in general. what do i get out of putting a underdrive pully on my car

Better gas mileage, and more performance overall...
Teal4Banger
08-01-2007, 01:47 AM
I'm new to this forum, so maybe this has been addressed, but I've read that underdrive pulleys can cause damage to engine. Has anyone else heard this? Has anyone been using a udp for awhile without issue? Below I included a link to the article describing how udp's aren't good for your engine. I know this article is for Celica's, but it sounds like the basis for the article would apply to any car...


http://www.toyotacelicaonline.com/pulleys.htm
striker2
08-01-2007, 10:06 AM
that actually does not apply to the zetec engine as we dont have a harmonic balancer for the crankshaft pulley. i have been using an UDP for almost a year now with no problems as have several other CEGers.
Teal4Banger
08-01-2007, 02:21 PM
that actually does not apply to the zetec engine as we dont have a harmonic balancer for the crankshaft pulley. i have been using an UDP for almost a year now with no problems as have several other CEGers.


Thanks for the information. I'm going to get one now as they do appear to be good hp for the $$. I'll probably get the MAC one off of zxtuner.com. :laugh:
njk1
08-01-2007, 02:34 PM
Thanks for the information. I'm going to get one now as they do appear to be good hp for the $$. I'll probably get the MAC one off of zxtuner.com. :laugh:

If you just want a cheap one i recomend the one thats on ebay...i have that one and i love it...im pretty sure its just about the same thing...maybe even lighter if you wanna get that detailed
striker2
08-01-2007, 02:40 PM
yeah mine is from ebay as well.
SleeperZ
08-02-2007, 11:09 AM
Just make sure the UDP is name brand, don't get some random pulley.
If it's not balanced, then it will cause crank wobble.
Saving $40 now just to pay $400 later is not a deal.