Installing AP Underdrive Pulley
 

So I just received my Agency Power Underdrive Pulley in the mail today, and I am excited to get it installed. There is one question though that I have:

Should I attempt to install this myself (I am not the best when it comes to DIY's), or should I take it to a place to get it installed?

The only notable shop around where I live is Agile Automotive, but they specialize in STI's. Would they be knowledgeable enough about the rotary engine to install the Pulley? I am sure it is pretty straightforward, but would there be anything different that they would need to know about?

install it yourself its supppppeeeerrr easy just a few bolts.

pretty self explanatory

Is there a DIY on here? Can't seem to find one...

Anyone in MD willing to come and help me? lol. :yesnod:

dont think there is a DIY

1. remove batter to gain acces to e shaft pully
2. use the torque nut to take off the belt (both of them)
3. remove bolts holding e shaft pully (look at the new pully to see where the bolts are and to see what size socket to use)
4. pull pully free once all bolts are removed
5. put new AP pully on
6. fasten bolts on new pully
7. use the torque nuts again to put the new belts on (need to use the ones the new pully came with)
8. put battery back in car.



done......

Thanks! When I get a day to work on it I will, and I'll post the results!

gl...space is sometimes a little bit tight just make sure you set aside an hour for it (probably wont take that long but still)

I'll do it the next day I am off (which who knows when that will be because school is starting back up). I hate trying to rush to finish things so I'll devote a whole day to it even though it won't take that long.

Don't forget to do the eshaft position reset otherwise you'll get misfires and a CEL.

A wha...........? lol. How do you do that?

If I took it to that Agile Automotive place, do you think they know how to install it and do the position reset?

Turn the ignition to the "on" position so you get full dash lights. Press the brake pedal I blieve 21 or 22 times until the oil pressure gauge moved to the halfway position and then falls to zero. Then start the car and drive normally.

This whole install can be done with a basic socket set. You'll spend more in labor than it cost for the pulley.

Oh ok, not as hard as I thought it would be. Thanks!

Here is a DIY. I was actually just looking at this yesterday since i picked up an AP pulley myself.

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...9&postcount=34

Awesome thank you! Those pictures should help out a lot.

haha a lot better than my 5 sec try to remember right up

Lol thanks for the overview :yelrotflm

Right behind the oem pulley youll see the "plate with spikes" that is the e-shaft positioning plate.

When I installed mine I had to align it back on right or you will get high idle and a blinking cel. I ended up putting it on unside down. So make sure all the holes are lined up or else it'll be out of balance. And when you start it, make sure it doesn't wobble or appear unbalanced.

One way to avoid all this is; When you remove the oem pulley that is a 2 peice, remove it very slowly and wrap your fingers around the plate with spikes so you dont drop it as you pull if off. With a black marker make the side that will face the front of the car leaving the other side blank that will face the engine when you put it back on.

How big is the plate, so I know to look for something big or small?

Hello
to install pulley will i need to remove the ess sensor...

nope

Bt in ap website they told to remove ess sensor or the battery for 10 min for eng check light...

Why did you ask if you weren't going to believe the answer?
You don't need to remove the ESS or disconnect the battery.
But after the install, you do need to reset the NVRAM (e-shaft profile).

People tend to get a CEL because they didn't reset the NVRAM.
In that case, they will have to disconnect the battery for 10min to clear the CEL.
But will still need to reset the NVRAM so the CEL doesn't return.

ok now i understand thnx...