Kleemann Woes

[VIP_MBZ]

Well as it turns out, I must have gotten the wrong K23 kit. Upon attempting to install, the pulley was so large it was hitting the tensioner for the supercharger and alternator pulleys.

Am I correct in assuming that this one is for later M111's? My car is a 2000 produced on 12/99.

-Ray

[Linh]

Ray,

Post a picture of your engine bay, i can tell you if your car is a pre-or post 2000 model. Kleemann does not make pre-2000 pulley kit anymore. ASP is the cheapest pulley kit you can buy for the pre-2000 model.

[CKlasse]

Originally posted by VIP_MBZ
Well as it turns out, I must have gotten the wrong K23 kit. Upon attempting to install, the pulley was so large it was hitting the tensioner for the supercharger and alternator pulleys.

Am I correct in assuming that this one is for later M111's? My car is a 2000 produced on 12/99.

-Ray

Only March 2000 or later production date will work with the K23 kit. :(

[VIP_MBZ]

Well I guess it's for sale.

-Ray

[Josh R]

I ran into this problem when I installed their pulley on a C230. I had to lay a file on the pulley while the car was running so I could clearance it. YIKES! I felt a little backyard style when doing that. If I remember correctly, the supercharger pulley or "Ring" was actually hitting the waterpump pulley, is this what is happening to you?

[VIP_MBZ]

My only clearance issue is that the crank pulley hits the tensioner for the supercharger belt. It's not even close. Can't file it. I bought it from someone who had it on their W203, so it's possible that it's just simply different.

-Ray