Bottom pulley for my RS2

[Error404]

Well AFAIK the 120A alternator was only specced on AC cars, so smaller light alternator might be in order on this build

[cardcrash]

The RS2 damper is 034105251M
It fits together with the pulley section you linked to, to form the pulley / vibration damper assembly

Yes that's the code I found but I put the code into AT and it comes up with nothing, so I've emailed them to see if they have it.

*well not nothing, it comes up with 034105251A instead, as I linked in my earlier post:

[K Simmonds]

Well AFAIK the 120A alternator was only specced on AC cars, so smaller light alternator might be in order on this build

That's a dam good point, would also mean slightly less power sapped from the crank than by the higher amperage alternator, oh dear poor old Charlie will be confused as what to do now

[cardcrash]

[cardcrash]

The only damper I could find that looked even remotely appropriate was 054105251E:


Just for reference here's the original pic I posted:


Close, but no cigar...!!!

[K Simmonds]

PMSL

I've never seen that smiley before, couldn't be more apt!

Got to crash now mate speak again in the morning,.

[cardcrash]

What seems to be the problem with yours? ...Rubber bonded joint seems good...

Sorry, the rubber's fooked and it's warped

[K Simmonds]

Sorry, the rubber's fooked and it's warped

What a PITA!

I know your more than eager to get the car on road, it must be beyond frustrating being held up by something so simple!

Hope someone can help you out ASAP, though thinking about it given the car is likely to be with you for life maybe a new one would be best.

[cardcrash]

Yeah, well I'll wait to see what AT say, and I've just text Will to see if he has any bright ideas.

[K Simmonds]

Well good luck with AT!

I was thinking this morning.... Maybe it's best not to complicate the project any further given the cost and how long it's already taken.

[cardcrash]

Yes exactly, I want it done now, but not rushed of course.....

[AndyP]

Audi switched to a multi-vee belt in order to drive a more powerful alternator. The single V-belt can't really transmit enough torque to drive the 120A alternator, the belts slip unless you bollock them up to oblivion.
You will need to drop down to a 90A or 100A unit with the 3B pulley...... not that you will find it any easier to find a good 3B one either!

The RS2 damper is 034105251M
It fits together with the pulley section you linked to, to form the pulley / vibration damper assembly

I've been using a 120A ABY alternator on a 3B pulley for years now without a problem. Probabley not many times when I've had it loaded up to the max, but chances are those time will be in winter when you've got the heater, heater screen, lights etc on and chances are I'm not going to be bouncing it off the rev limter then anyway.

[AndyP]

The 3B one is one piece, the ABY is split into a pulley and the damper, and for reference I know somebody else that's been looking for a good used one for 6months+ now, so I'd bite the bullet and buy a new one

[cardcrash]

Yes, I'm trying, but I've yet to find a new damper!

[AndyP]

251A = KV engine
251E = NG engine