How do you replace a supercharger pulley on a GTP?
Clean the inside of the new pulley with very fine sandpaper and grease the pulley and supercharger shaft. Now install the pulley tool “bolt assembly” with washers. Also install “your belt clamp”. Now just tighten the bolt to press on the new pulley.
Where is the tensioner pulley on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
The supercharger tensioner pulley is located near the front of the car right behind a black 3″ grooved idler pulley. Then push the wrench towards the front of the car to relieve the tension on the belt.
How to remove the supercharger belt on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
The supercharger belt must be removed first on GM 3800 Series II engines equipped with the Eaton M90 Supercharger. If you have a naturally aspirated GM 3800 Series II engine (L36), skip down past the next block of text. To remove the supercharger belt, place the 15mm socket and long handled wrench on the supercharger tensioner pulley.
When to replace the idler pulley on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
This “how to” automotive repair guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 6th generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in replacing a tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Owners of other GM cars with engines similar to the 3800 Series II 3.8L V6 may also find the guide to be useful.
Clean the inside of the new pulley with very fine sandpaper and grease the pulley and supercharger shaft. Now install the pulley tool “bolt assembly” with washers. Also install “your belt clamp”. Now just tighten the bolt to press on the new pulley.
The supercharger tensioner pulley is located near the front of the car right behind a black 3″ grooved idler pulley. Then push the wrench towards the front of the car to relieve the tension on the belt.
The supercharger belt must be removed first on GM 3800 Series II engines equipped with the Eaton M90 Supercharger. If you have a naturally aspirated GM 3800 Series II engine (L36), skip down past the next block of text. To remove the supercharger belt, place the 15mm socket and long handled wrench on the supercharger tensioner pulley.
This “how to” automotive repair guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 6th generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in replacing a tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Owners of other GM cars with engines similar to the 3800 Series II 3.8L V6 may also find the guide to be useful.
How big of a pulley do you need for a supercharger?
There are several sizes you can use. If your car is mostly stock go with a 3.4″ or 3.5″ pulley. To be able to use a smaller than 3.4″ there are other mods that need to be done.
What’s the best way to fix a supercharger?
The fix: Remove the snout on the supercharger and replace bearings, coupler, snout seal, gasket, and supercharger oil. The crew: Two ASE certified mechanics (Tom & Ben) and one idiot (me).
What should I do if my supercharger makes a rattling noise?
After 120,000 miles and 10 years, worn bearings and a coupler inside the supercharger cause a grinding/rattling type noise at idle. The fix: Remove the snout on the supercharger and replace bearings, coupler, snout seal, gasket, and supercharger oil. The crew: Two ASE certified mechanics (Tom & Ben) and one idiot (me).
How do you remove a supercharger belt from a car?
To remove the supercharger belt, place the 15mm socket and long handled wrench on the supercharger tensioner pulley. The supercharger tensioner pulley is located near the front of the car right behind a black 3″ grooved idler pulley. Then push the wrench towards the front of the car to relieve the tension on the belt.