********* UPDATE **********
As of 9/7/2014 -- all resolved. GPI sent the refund from TSP and now, were done. Not sure what the issue was that caused the failure. Not heard back from TSP yet. Would like to know in the future...
As of 8/10/2014 -- not heard back from TSP (or GPI).
I know GPI can't do anything until they hear back from TSP -- just wondering what the issue is. I sent the pulley back the very same day I received the RMA -- would like to know the next steps.
I also PM'd TSP the same date and still waiting for any info/status.
Oh, and no 'credit/refund' yet -- wondering about that too...
-Don
Well today, 7/21/2014 got the pulley from JDP -- ATI -- looks nice and once you put the hub on, you can remove the front pulley for rebuild (back pulley is for AC and is the standard belt/pulley).
SO, wanna see a defective PULLEY?
This thing just blew up -- I mean, junked.
I have about 1500 miles on it in 3 weeks -- wow
BTW, still have NOT heard back from Texas Speed and they've known about my situation since Monday of last week -- go figure...
JDP (Tyler) FTW!
Here we go:
Here, the GUTS are fried:
The pulley is 'raised' here...
Now, this car has never been raced or to the track with these updates -- No races what-so-ever
The SAGA on what I had to do to get this thing off -- is another story -- I'll detail the steps I had to follow to get this off - Automatics are different than sticks!
Tranny lines get in the way ;o)
-Don
****** End Update ***********
Got it from GPI (who got it from Texas Speed I think).
I've had it on 3 weeks and drove about 1500 miles when today, @ 4 PM -- rush hour here in DFW -- both belts slipped off!
So, 100 degree day, no ac and all the bells and whistles going off saying engine overhead and idle the engine -- this in about 10 to 20 seconds!
So pulled off, contact onstar for the tow home. Call Ryan @ GPI and he helped me confirm it was a faulty under-drive pulley.
GPI is sending out a new one to me so I can get this going but I wanted to see if anyone else had this issue...
Also, I know there are a set of tools to hold the flywheel while you put it on.
I have impact tools, air compressor so taking it off won't be an issue.
Ryan did say there is an LS3 pulley install tool. If you know anyone that has one I can use (locally since I'm in DFW) or good place to buy the tools, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
-Don