Crank shaft pully
 

A couple of days ago i got the clicking noise coming from the lower crank pulley when at idle revs.
The garage have taken it off and fitted a new one but when they turned the engine on the rubber shredded within 30 seconds.
Thinking it was a duff pulley they ordered another but again this also shredded.
They have looked and cannot see anything that would cause this. They are now thinking that it could be a bad batch of pulleys and have ordered a higher priced one for tomorrow, with no extra cost to me and hopefully this will be okay.

What do others think of this any advice appreciated

The car is an 03 connie auto diesel cdt

Is anything the pulley turns seized up? :o
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Not that I am aware of. The mechanic has checked over everything and cannot find any faults or obstructions, which is why he is thinking its a bad batch of pulleys ?

What make and how much are you paying for the pulleys?

Not sure of the make think there ordered from motor factors
I was originally quoted £137.00 for supply and fitting

Maybe your Aircon Pump is stuck? If it is, it will set a lot of pressure on the pully. You should be able the turn the pump round very easily. If it doesn't than that is the cause.

The aircon pump is right in front, and has a seperate belt. That's why the crankshaft pulley is a double one.

If it does roll smoothley... The search continous...:getmecoat:

crankshaft pulley
 

There are rubbish ones widely available. Only replace with a Cortico pulley. I think Euro Car Parts stock them

crank pulley
 

Like said make sure the air con pump is ok, If ok then go to a landrover site called island (something) its the same pulley as on the freelander diesel (same engine) up 2005 I have just replaced mine it cost £99 + vat £108 delivered next day cortico,

I got one island 4x4, land rover specialist. They supply 2 qualities of part, the more expensive one is the one to get, made by Cortico - excellent quality. Island are good to deal with. Maybe also worth ordering a new bolt also.

Thanks for the info guy's I have been to the garage this morning to suggest your advice and as it happens it is the Cortico pulley that they have ordered last night, just waiting for it to arrive

Fingers crossed it goes okay and i'll report back the outcome