Stage 2 Pulley Install Kit - Which One?

[BillyG]

Hey all,

About to go stage 2 EPL with the CTS pulley. Probably going to tackle this myself after getting absolutely ridiculous labor quotes locally (6-7 hours, WTF?!?!?!?!?).
It appears that APR's kit is the only one that comes with the long bolts to put the radiator in service position. I also like the AWE kit with it's built-in breaker bar. Just wondering what the consensus is on the best/easiest kit to use.

Thanks,
Billy

[jmaddr]

I personally found removing the supercharger the easier route. Much easier than dropping the front clip. If the supercharger is removed, you have a more options for pulley removal tools.


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[cjw]

I used the CTS with the supercharger removed. It didn't come off easy, but with my wife steadying it and a breaker bar, it eventually came off. It sort of took a lot of pressure, then a "pop" once it finally broke loose, then it slowly came out from there.

When I looked, many of the tools were the same/similar design. I still have my CTS one, for some reason I feel like I need to hang onto it.

[Loe]

Hey all,

About to go stage 2 EPL with the CTS pulley. Probably going to tackle this myself after getting absolutely ridiculous labor quotes locally (6-7 hours, WTF?!?!?!?!?).
It appears that APR's kit is the only one that comes with the long bolts to put the radiator in service position. I also like the AWE kit with it's built-in breaker bar. Just wondering what the consensus is on the best/easiest kit to use.

Thanks,
Billy

I purchased an AWE kit, mine had long bolts for the service position.

[A.Bruno6]

I just recently did mine, using the APR tool (eventually). Came off without a struggle once I had the proper tool for the job. I also used it 3 more times to take off my CTS pulley, as I didn't get it on all the way after using a toaster oven. Honestly, using a real kitchen oven and having to carry it over a distance is your best bet (1 try), as opposed to having the toaster oven 2 feet from the sc shaft... it just doesn't seem to get hot enough. Feel free to PM me if you need any help avoiding what not to do.

Cheers

Adam

[BillyG]

I purchased an AWE kit, mine had long bolts for the service position.

That is good to know, AWE it is then! Like I said, I like that it has a built in breaker bar.

PS Your dual pulley setup/thread is is so damn cool :)

[BillyG]

I personally found removing the supercharger the easier route. Much easier than dropping the front clip. If the supercharger is removed, you have a more options for pulley removal tools.


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I used the CTS with the supercharger removed. It didn't come off easy, but with my wife steadying it and a breaker bar, it eventually came off. It sort of took a lot of pressure, then a "pop" once it finally broke loose, then it slowly came out from there.

When I looked, many of the tools were the same/similar design. I still have my CTS one, for some reason I feel like I need to hang onto it.



I'd be interested in removing the supercharger but can't find any DIY on how to do so. Do you have any resources, or do you guys actually know what you're doing :)? Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!
Billy

[cspcrx]

My local shop told me that is how they do it as well, they claim its easier to it that way. No personal experience.

[cjw]

I'd be interested in removing the supercharger but can't find any DIY on how to do so. Do you have any resources, or do you guys actually know what you're doing :)? Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!
Billy

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/377783-DIY-S4-Waterpump-and-Thermostat-Install-Supercharger-Removed-(Pics)

I used this as a guide. Put my car on shallow ramps to remove the under tray because I knew I'd drop the wrench used for the belt tensioner (and I did). Then, I used a suction bulb to remove as much coolant as I could (not that much). Took some pics of the vacuum lines (to make sure I put them back), 6 bolts, a few screws, a few hoses and some wiggling and it came off and there was almost no mess. Topped up the coolant when done and opened the bleed screws.

[BillyG]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/377783-DIY-S4-Waterpump-and-Thermostat-Install-Supercharger-Removed-(Pics)

I used this as a guide. Put my car on shallow ramps to remove the under tray because I knew I'd drop the wrench used for the belt tensioner (and I did). Then, I used a suction bulb to remove as much coolant as I could (not that much). Took some pics of the vacuum lines (to make sure I put them back), 6 bolts, a few screws, a few hoses and some wiggling and it came off and there was almost no mess. Topped up the coolant when done and opened the bleed screws.

Damn. That doesn't look easy yet doesn't look horrible. I also found and read through this thread quickly:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/641621-Complete-DIY-for-3-0T-Thermostat-Parts-Manual-photos-tips!?highlight=replace+thermostat

I'm going to have to give this some thought. I can see it being much easier to screw something up removing/re-installing the supercharger vs removing the front bumper.
Thanks for the link and advice, I appreciate it!

[cjw]

It's not hard, but I'm guessing it's similar in terms of skill and attention to detail. i chose this method because I figured less likely to pull/break a clip and no need to remove the wheels. I always wonder a bit the best way to jack the car and put onto stands when the jacking points are used for the jack.