Crankshaft pulley failure.

Bloody typical. Turbo fitted and remapped, then it snows and just as I'm off out for a play, I find the crankshaft pulley has separated and threw the PAS belt.

Is this a common fault where the rubber damper separates?


Also, replace with a stock one from Drew, Finn etc. or splash out for a shiny lightweight one?


Another thought, if the rubber is there to act as a harmonic damper, can the lightweight pulleys cause long term damage due to vibration?

Replace with a standard one mate, you are correct about it being a harmonic damper.

I have never heard of a standard one failing to be honest, plenty aftermarket shiney ones fail though.

I'll wait until Monday and see if Drew has one lying about.

I've seen 2 that's come apart, as Jonny says better with a std one

Alot of damper pulley delaminate, L200 are terrible for it. I'd be inc,ined to fit a standard unit but i had an alloy one but onto my truck (L200) and it was fine for the 2 year i had it.

if drew hasnt got one gis a shout, av got atleast 7 on the shelf lol

FINN wrote:

if drew hasnt got one gis a shout, av got atleast 7 on the shelf lol

Cheers Finn, will do.

All sorted now, got a one from Drew.

Thanks for the help.