removing power steering pulley

[99rtguy]

so, ive removed the powersteering from my car. is there a way to get rid of the pulley from behind the water pump pulley as well? its only there now for space out the water pump pulley .. washers maybe?

 

[cbrfrenzie]

Chuck the factory PS pulley into a lathe from the inside hole and dial it in so its centered. Machine off as much material as you can, leaving a little bit of room for the bolt holes.

 

[Bluesideup]

The power steering pulley is less than 1/8" thick so I would think a set of washers would work well for spacing it out. I'm sure more than a few have gotten away without spacers but I would be concerned about water pump bearing wear with any side load.

 

[99rtguy]

i would put it on a lathe, but, i dont have one. ive found some washers thatll work. maybe a hair or two width different. will try it and see

 

[crash89]

In my opinion you really dont NEED to take that little pully off, it weighs close to nothing.. Granted I imagine your looking for a clean apperance but its not really necessary. But yes washers of the same size or cutting the pully down both will work just fine.

 

[eclipse94turbo]

i took that pully off my car and added no washers just bolted the water pump pully back up and no issues here at all its paper thin

 

[99rtguy]

i know its not that have, i just figure, ive got it off and will not be using it, why not get rid of a little little bit of drag. thanks guys!