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2012-2SS · 06-05-2013, 08:39 PM

That's a bunch of crap. You should have refused to pay them a dime until they put the car back together. They took it apart they should put it back together.

Was the pulley actually modified for the supercharger or was that bullshit?

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motordom · 06-07-2013, 03:05 PM

I didn't pay them a dime. I did, however, have to buy the new pulley and belt that Blu 808 needed to try to fix the problem. I didn't really want that Chevy dealer working on the car anyway. The fact that they had to take to take the pulley off to figure out that it was modified during the supercharger install did not fill me with confidence.

Problem still exists though and I don't know what to do. Blu 808 is going to try to talk to Chevy so hopefully something will come of that.

copb8 · 11-13-2013, 09:04 AM

I have a 2011 ss 2 with 41k the belts been replaced 4 times now and the crank pulley twice ..now there telling me that the aftermarket exhaust and cold air intake my be causing the problem......

TRC-SS · 11-14-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by copb8

I have a 2011 ss 2 with 41k the belts been replaced 4 times now and the crank pulley twice ..now there telling me that the aftermarket exhaust and cold air intake my be causing the problem......

Dznts · 11-14-2013, 09:06 AM

I had this problem once about a month or so ago.

copb8 · 11-14-2013, 10:45 AM

yes I know this lol ..but is there a fix for the problem ???

MikeOD · 11-14-2013, 12:26 PM

Check the pulley alignment...if it's off. it's probably the holes in the AC compressor not in the right place or the pulleys not installed properly.

The crank pulley torques to an astronomical amount...so it's probably not that one.

It's a 1 time use stretch to fit belt...cut it off to remove it, and the new one must be installed the right way. If anyone is re-using it, that'll make it not work right. Once it walks slightly off after install (especially if it's not installed right and pulled on too far) it'll never be right until you replace it again.

JAINDO · 12-19-2013, 02:13 PM

Taking mine in next Thursday for the same problem. Printing this forum and taking it with me for backup! 2012 SS with 16K miles.

TSSUNAMI · 01-21-2014, 05:23 PM

I've had mine replaced twice. It's going in for the third time for the same problem as soon as the snow melts.

Just around when my warranty runs out. Not happy.

45thAnniversary2SS · 01-21-2014, 07:00 PM

Another belt bites the dust. Mine has been squeeling the last few days amd is getting louder. Glad I saw this thread. Will check belt alignment first.

I was just going to change it myself since I have headers/tune, but sounds like most of you have more mods than that and were still able to get replaced under warranty.

james347 · 01-27-2014, 08:06 AM

My A/C belt was walking/creeping up on the crank pulley as well. But it was doing it toward the back of the pulley. It even totally came off one time. I got a new gates belt and it held perfect. But putting on a new belt every so many miles is not the solution. It is an alignment issue.

These belts are used on a lot of cars, so I don't think it is a design flaw, but a tooling/quality control issue at the factory when the install all the accessories and brackets on the engine. Sometimes things get out of spec. and when that happens, all the close clearance/tolerances are affected.

While the brackets, AC and such have no visible adjustments, I would find out the recommended factory torque specs are and go thru and make sure every things is set right. Of course if it's under warranty, the service department should know and do all this for you. New belt included.

Bumblebee2012 · 01-27-2014, 08:37 AM

If I'm not mistaken, the crank pulley is sunk onto the snout of the crank to a very specific depth. This could be incorrect from the factory and cause an alignment issue.

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45thAnniversary2SS · 01-27-2014, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james347

My A/C belt was walking/creeping up on the crank pulley as well. But it was doing it toward the back of the pulley. It even totally came off one time. I got a new gates belt and it held perfect. But putting on a new belt every so many miles is not the solution. It is an alignment issue.

These belts are used on a lot of cars, so I don't think it is a design flaw, but a tooling/quality control issue at the factory when the install all the accessories and brackets on the engine. Sometimes things get out of spec. and when that happens, all the close clearance/tolerances are affected.

While the brackets, AC and such have no visible adjustments, I would find out the recommended factory torque specs are and go thru and make sure every things is set right. Of course if it's under warranty, the service department should know and do all this for you. New belt included.

Mine was running up onto the front side of pulley. Just fixed it myself, hate bringing it in for such a minor issue. I just don't trust them.

AKA-22 · 01-27-2014, 08:56 AM

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06-05-2013, 08:39 PM	#57
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	That's a bunch of crap. You should have refused to pay them a dime until they put the car back together. They took it apart they should put it back together. Was the pulley actually modified for the supercharger or was that bullshit? Sent from my Galaxy S3 __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

11-14-2013, 09:06 AM	#61
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	I had this problem once about a month or so ago. __________________

11-14-2013, 12:26 PM	#63
MikeOD Drives: 2010 M6 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,202	Check the pulley alignment...if it's off. it's probably the holes in the AC compressor not in the right place or the pulleys not installed properly. The crank pulley torques to an astronomical amount...so it's probably not that one. It's a 1 time use stretch to fit belt...cut it off to remove it, and the new one must be installed the right way. If anyone is re-using it, that'll make it not work right. Once it walks slightly off after install (especially if it's not installed right and pulled on too far) it'll never be right until you replace it again. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6. Heads/Cam/Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Suspension

01-21-2014, 05:23 PM	#65
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	I've had mine replaced twice. It's going in for the third time for the same problem as soon as the snow melts. Just around when my warranty runs out. Not happy. __________________ My Build Thread

01-21-2014, 07:00 PM	#66
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Another belt bites the dust. Mine has been squeeling the last few days amd is getting louder. Glad I saw this thread. Will check belt alignment first. I was just going to change it myself since I have headers/tune, but sounds like most of you have more mods than that and were still able to get replaced under warranty. __________________

06-07-2013, 03:05 PM	#58
motordom Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca Posts: 2	I didn't pay them a dime. I did, however, have to buy the new pulley and belt that Blu 808 needed to try to fix the problem. I didn't really want that Chevy dealer working on the car anyway. The fact that they had to take to take the pulley off to figure out that it was modified during the supercharger install did not fill me with confidence. Problem still exists though and I don't know what to do. Blu 808 is going to try to talk to Chevy so hopefully something will come of that.

11-13-2013, 09:04 AM	#59
copb8 Drives: 2011 camaro ss 2 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: carmen ok Posts: 2	I have a 2011 ss 2 with 41k the belts been replaced 4 times now and the crank pulley twice ..now there telling me that the aftermarket exhaust and cold air intake my be causing the problem......

11-14-2013, 10:45 AM	#62
copb8 Drives: 2011 camaro ss 2 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: carmen ok Posts: 2	yes I know this lol ..but is there a fix for the problem ???

12-19-2013, 02:13 PM	#64
JAINDO Drives: 2012 Black SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1	Taking mine in next Thursday for the same problem. Printing this forum and taking it with me for backup! 2012 SS with 16K miles.

01-27-2014, 08:06 AM	#67
james347 Drives: 2006 Crownline Join Date: May 2012 Location: . Posts: 700	My A/C belt was walking/creeping up on the crank pulley as well. But it was doing it toward the back of the pulley. It even totally came off one time. I got a new gates belt and it held perfect. But putting on a new belt every so many miles is not the solution. It is an alignment issue. These belts are used on a lot of cars, so I don't think it is a design flaw, but a tooling/quality control issue at the factory when the install all the accessories and brackets on the engine. Sometimes things get out of spec. and when that happens, all the close clearance/tolerances are affected. While the brackets, AC and such have no visible adjustments, I would find out the recommended factory torque specs are and go thru and make sure every things is set right. Of course if it's under warranty, the service department should know and do all this for you. New belt included.

01-27-2014, 08:37 AM	#68
Bumblebee2012 Drives: 2012 2SS TF3, 1971 Chevelle Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 840	If I'm not mistaken, the crank pulley is sunk onto the snout of the crank to a very specific depth. This could be incorrect from the factory and cause an alignment issue. Sent from my Galaxy Note 2.

01-27-2014, 08:56 AM	#70
AKA-22 Drives: ELLE-1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmington ,mo Posts: 1,175	sub __________________

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