MINI Cooper R53 ATI Crank pulley and tensioner UPGRADE // RACECAR PARTS

With and slipping belt issue under throttle I could only assume the belt tensioner was on its way out! so before it completely failed I thought it was best to change it. Whilst I was at it I took the opportunity to upgrade the Crank Pulley to a liquid filled ATI Super Damper crank pulley...the holy grail of crank pulleys!! The tensioner can also be replaced from above which involves lifting the engine slightly with a trolley jack and removing the upper engine mount and bracket. Check out Driveway Buildz link below for this method:    • Mini R53 Belt, Belt tensioner and idler pu...   Links below for the pulley, tensioner and Laser tool pulley removal tool: Tensioner: https://orranje.co.uk/shop-by-car/bmw... ATI Crank Pulley: https://orranje.co.uk/shop-by-car/bmw... Laser Tools crank pulley removal kit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-BMW-Mi... Thanks for watching, if you have any questions feel free to ping them over!

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