Crank pulley blew up.... WTF

1RareBreed · 12-07-2012, 08:59 AM

Started my car this morning and half of my crank pulley blew off and smashed into the hood then the ground. I was like WTF! Turned the car off to take a look.

Would any internal damage happen on my 04 RS?? Kind of stuck in the driveway now with no effin car. FML

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yarrgh · 12-07-2012, 12:04 PM

I doubt that any internal damage was done, is the crank bolt still in place? Have any pictures? Check the radiator for any damage from flying pieces.

I'd say to inspect the belts also, if there's anything questionable, replace them. Think of this as a good opportunity to upgrade.

You can run the engine on battery power for a few miles if you absolutely need to, but unless you have a way to recharge the battery, don't simply leave it drained.

Counterfit · 12-07-2012, 03:24 PM

I'd say just replace the belts anyway.

jthatch12 · 12-07-2012, 03:59 PM

Seems legit

vincent-h · 12-10-2012, 01:50 PM

pics?

Patrick Olsen · 12-10-2012, 03:37 PM

I'm guessing the outer part of the pulley separated from the rubber ring. That happened on my brother's old Eclipse (although his didn't fling up into the bottom of the hood!).

Did it do any damage to the hood, or did you just hear it and wonder WTF just happened?

GrimmSpeed · 12-10-2012, 06:15 PM

Yeah unfortunately it's some what common issue for Subaru's. We've noticed this on a bunch of different model/years.

Mike

Counterfit · 12-10-2012, 06:56 PM

So this is just another reason to use a lightweight crank pulley.

ImprezaSPEEDINNN · 12-11-2012, 10:13 AM

that sucks.. i have a stock pulley ill sell you for real cheap if you need it.

1RareBreed · 12-11-2012, 02:08 PM

Yeah a small dent on the cross support bar on the hood thankfully, scared the crap out of me at 5am. got a agency power LW for dirt cheap new from a local company. Really wanted a grimmspeed lw but not luck and needed my DD Subi back on the road. like so.

axelthrasher · 12-11-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Olsen

I'm guessing the outer part of the pulley separated from the rubber ring. That happened on my brother's old Eclipse (although his didn't fling up into the bottom of the hood!).

Did it do any damage to the hood, or did you just hear it and wonder WTF just happened?

That's kinda funny - I had to replace a crank pulley on an eclipse a couple years ago... same issue.

LeadFootedRacer · 12-12-2012, 07:12 PM

love the "thumbs up" for the busted pulley. never myself, seen that before

12-07-2012, 08:59 AM	#1
1RareBreed Scooby Newbie Member#: 338706 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pacific NorthWest Vehicle: 2004 RBB Flat 4	Crank pulley blew up.... WTF Started my car this morning and half of my crank pulley blew off and smashed into the hood then the ground. I was like WTF! Turned the car off to take a look. Would any internal damage happen on my 04 RS?? Kind of stuck in the driveway now with no effin car. FML * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-07-2012, 12:04 PM	#2
yarrgh Scooby Specialist Member#: 80465 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Aurora, CO Vehicle: 2001 2.5RS Black Diamond Pearl	I doubt that any internal damage was done, is the crank bolt still in place? Have any pictures? Check the radiator for any damage from flying pieces. I'd say to inspect the belts also, if there's anything questionable, replace them. Think of this as a good opportunity to upgrade. You can run the engine on battery power for a few miles if you absolutely need to, but unless you have a way to recharge the battery, don't simply leave it drained.

12-07-2012, 03:24 PM	#3
Counterfit Scooby Specialist Member#: 124254 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Rhode Island Vehicle: 2006 06 SGM Slowbaru "The Scoobinator"	I'd say just replace the belts anyway.

12-07-2012, 03:59 PM	#4
jthatch12 Scooby Specialist Member#: 321715 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Philly/SJ Vehicle: 03 WRX PSM	Seems legit

12-10-2012, 01:50 PM	#5
vincent-h Scooby Specialist Member#: 59504 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chestermere/Calgary AB Vehicle: 2005 Impreza RS	pics?

12-10-2012, 03:37 PM	#6
Patrick Olsen NASIOC Supporter Member#: 120 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Where the Navy sends me... Vehicle: 1997 Legacy 2.5GT QuickSilver Metallic	I'm guessing the outer part of the pulley separated from the rubber ring. That happened on my brother's old Eclipse (although his didn't fling up into the bottom of the hood!). Did it do any damage to the hood, or did you just hear it and wonder WTF just happened?

12-10-2012, 06:15 PM	#7
GrimmSpeed NASIOC Vendor Member#: 136396 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2012 wrx white	Yeah unfortunately it's some what common issue for Subaru's. We've noticed this on a bunch of different model/years. Mike

12-10-2012, 06:56 PM	#8
Counterfit Scooby Specialist Member#: 124254 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Rhode Island Vehicle: 2006 06 SGM Slowbaru "The Scoobinator"	So this is just another reason to use a lightweight crank pulley.

12-11-2012, 10:13 AM	#9
ImprezaSPEEDINNN Scooby Specialist Member#: 259983 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: staten island Vehicle: 2011 2.5i Hatch OBP e36 drifter ;)	that sucks.. i have a stock pulley ill sell you for real cheap if you need it.

12-11-2012, 02:08 PM	#10
1RareBreed Scooby Newbie Member#: 338706 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pacific NorthWest Vehicle: 2004 RBB Flat 4	Yeah a small dent on the cross support bar on the hood thankfully, scared the crap out of me at 5am. got a agency power LW for dirt cheap new from a local company. Really wanted a grimmspeed lw but not luck and needed my DD Subi back on the road. like so.

12-12-2012, 07:12 PM	#12
LeadFootedRacer Scooby Newbie Member#: 340448 Join Date: Dec 2012	love the "thumbs up" for the busted pulley. never myself, seen that before