CL55 SC Pulley Explosion

[richardN2O]

Hi All,
I have just become the victim of a Eurocharged SC Pulley which turned into a grenade.
I have contacted Eurocharged but they refuse to respond.
My original AMG pulley will be going back on together with, replacement tensioner and the new aluminium thermostat pipe.
This will enable me to assess if there is any further damage.
I have since discovered that a SC Pulley shield is available, so for those of you who still run Eurocharged pulleys be warned.
This applies to ALL vehicles fitted with the M113 engine.

 

[Flyinspanner]

Yikes !

 

[alexanderfoti]

Seen it before.

Doesn't surprise me about EC, I have had a few case where after sales support has been hit or miss.

I always recommend the shield. Failure can put a hole in the bonnet too!!

 

[AMGeed]

Maybe worth a word with Acid at MSL?
MSL are the UK agents for Eurocharged.

 

[Flyinspanner]

Back in about 1981 I had a pulley fail on a Mk3 Cortina, that went straight out through the bonnet, and I bet it had a lot less mass than modern ones.

 

[richardN2O]

I emailed Eurocharged, but just got told I was out of warranty and would take NO responsibility.

SO EVERYONE BE WARNED.

My CL55 is working again with the standard AMG pulley, just to get it home.
This repair has cost £1000, plus another $170 for a scatter shield to protect me from future damage.
A smaller pulley is on order BUT NOT FROM EUROCHARGED.

At the moment I cannot find a replacement cover.

 

[richardN2O]

Maybe worth a word with Acid at MSL?
MSL are the UK agents for Eurocharged.

Asad, was not involved in this but supports me nonetheless

 

[ajlsl600]

jesus! just seen picture ,beggars belief that there are any circumstances where maker/supplier is NOT liable for such a failure.. aint it something when a modern .safe, car can suffer such a failure, what are makers saying, change it at 11 months 29 days or risk that !!!

 

[richardN2O]

jesus! just seen picture ,beggars belief that there are any circumstances where maker/supplier is NOT liable for such a failure.. aint it something when a modern .safe, car can suffer such a failure, what are makers saying, change it at 11 months 29 days or risk that !!!

I know it sucks, but others can now benefit from my knowledge.
Even if you have a standard AMG SC Pulley, still invest in a scatter shield.
https://vrpspeed.com/index.php?rout...CAPUjdrgFy2pgEZlLoC9gTGzkU1vhJJooqkp5TSp9o-NA

 

[ajlsl600]

fair play to you.. i would be looking to disable someone at suppliers. as said many now warned and +one on shield !