Thread: ACE pump pulley seems I belt ridge out

I had to remove the ACE pump to get to a repair with the pas and Ace pump bracket removed. It's no rocket science to refit every thing.
But I shredded a fan belt length ways yesterday. So on fitting the new belt and aligning it on the pulley grooves, the belt wants to sit one ridge further in on the pulley. visually the Ace pulley is out of alignment with the rest of the system.
The pulley is fitted correctly with the words front to the front, I wonder if the pulley flange as moved out on the pump shaft? and if it has can it be pressed back further without damage, or are they a throw away.
The pump makes no noises.

Originally Posted by Alex 110

New PAS pump is not that expensive - I just replaced mine as it was leaking on the join in the casing. You said yours is not leaking, but if it was, it is a throwaway item. Not sure of the feasability of moving the pulley in & out. Best case it works, worst case it starts leaking & you have to replace it anyway
Cheers,
Alex

I removed the P.A.S pump and used a 3 legged puller to ease the flange off a bit more. Then removed the belt fragments that were jammed. I then pressed the flange back and refitted back to vehicle, everything lines up now and is running as it should.
I still can't believe a belt reeling on that small area could apply enough force to push out the flange. Unless the flange had come loose itself and when the belt went it wound it self on there.