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Russell
11-09-2006, 11:57 AM
Any consensus on quality/brand of pullies to use on our e34s? Dealer wants $70.13 for OE part number 11281748131 which is the AC pully. Realoem has an approximate/ballpark price of $46.04. BMA has febi for about $16.00 and Meryle for $21.00.

Reason I am asking is I replaced my AC pulley about 45,000 miles ago with a "FEBI". It is starting to squeal/rattle upon a cold start and feels a bit loose. Is this the normal lifespan? Or is Meryle or the OE dealer pulley a better choice? As far as I know, I have the correct AC belt which was installed about 45,000 miles ago. TIA
BillionPa
11-09-2006, 12:26 PM
the dealer will probably sell you the febi one.
632 Regal
11-09-2006, 12:56 PM
Meyle=crap
Russell
11-09-2006, 01:56 PM
I considered that as well. IMO, I havefound the dealer reasonable on some items and very high on others. No reason that I can see. :)
Bill R.
11-09-2006, 02:53 PM
16 bucks , who cares. I would venture to guess that 60k is more typical





I considered that as well. IMO, I havefound the dealer reasonable on some items and very high on others. No reason that I can see. :)
Russell
11-09-2006, 03:19 PM
Febi it will be. I just may stock up. :)