Sad. My AA pulley belt broke.(on for only a week)

Zzhou · 02-08-2013, 10:06 PM

As the title said. My AA belt broke(not broke in half). Long story short. I went to IND last Tuesday to install my GTS5 bumper and AA under drive pulley on my 2012 E92 M3. Today when I drive back from school I hear clicking noise under the hood, the noise gets louder and faster when I go higher RPM. After I got home, I took a look with flash light under the hood, and found out that it is the belt. The belt has chipped off on one side, So it has a very thin piece is spinning and hitting on other stuff. It is pretty late and dark now, so can not take picture. I will took the fan off tomorrow and take some pictures. Sorry for my bad English, I tried to describe the best I can. My POINT is, this is only on for a week about 400miles, and it broke. OEM belt was on for 18000 miles, nothing happen to it.

Vic311 · 02-08-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zzhou

My POINT is, this is only on for a week about 400miles, and it broke. OEM belt was on for 18000 miles, nothing happen to it.

I think you've made your own revelation.

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 02-08-2013, 11:16 PM

Could be an install issue or it could be a defective belt. This is why we provide an extra belt free of charge. We know things can happen. Please be sure the pulley tight and secure.

Speaking of belts breaking... Just last week my 135 belt just blew up after 30k miles and bmw installed a new belt which failed within 3 miles. Its been a week since the 2nd belt no issues. I would bet it was an install error as it is very uncommon for belts to completely shred in such a short amount of time.

Zzhou · 02-09-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Could be an install issue or it could be a defective belt. This is why we provide an extra belt free of charge. We know things can happen. Please be sure the pulley tight and secure.

Speaking of belts breaking... Just last week my 135 belt just blew up after 30k miles and bmw installed a new belt which failed within 3 miles. Its been a week since the 2nd belt no issues. I would bet it was an install error as it is very uncommon for belts to completely shred in such a short amount of time.

I'm going to replace the belt tomorrow. What if this one broke in few weeks? Another install issue? I'm sure IND did a good job on installing my pulley.

sycd · 02-09-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zzhou

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Could be an install issue or it could be a defective belt. This is why we provide an extra belt free of charge. We know things can happen. Please be sure the pulley tight and secure.

Speaking of belts breaking... Just last week my 135 belt just blew up after 30k miles and bmw installed a new belt which failed within 3 miles. Its been a week since the 2nd belt no issues. I would bet it was an install error as it is very uncommon for belts to completely shred in such a short amount of time.

I'm going to replace the belt tomorrow. What if this one broke in few weeks? Another install issue? I'm sure IND did a good job on installing my pulley.

How would you know for sure? I have all the respect in the world for aa and ind, but shit happens.

I don't think it's fair for you to blame one or the other categorically without being able to back up the accusations with some hard evidence.

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 02-09-2013, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zzhou

I'm going to replace the belt tomorrow. What if this one broke in few weeks? Another install issue? I'm sure IND did a good job on installing my pulley.

If another one breaks that is a sure sign something is wrong with your pulley system and not the belt. The chances of having two belts with a defect would be extremely slim. Like I stated before this issue not very common and when it does happen its usually a loose pulley or tensioner issue.

If you need any

please let us know and we will do our best to help you.

Zzhou · 02-09-2013, 05:07 AM

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How would you know for sure? I have all the respect in the world for aa and ind, but shit happens.

I don't think it's fair for you to blame one or the other categorically without being able to back up the accusations with some hard evidence.

I did not blame anyone. LOOK at my MOD LIST! If I don't trust AA, Why the hell I will buy all the mods from them for my car? I trust them very much, the reason I post this is simply telling my story.

NELSON.MLGB · 02-09-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zzhou

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Could be an install issue or it could be a defective belt. This is why we provide an extra belt free of charge. We know things can happen. Please be sure the pulley tight and secure.

Speaking of belts breaking... Just last week my 135 belt just blew up after 30k miles and bmw installed a new belt which failed within 3 miles. Its been a week since the 2nd belt no issues. I would bet it was an install error as it is very uncommon for belts to completely shred in such a short amount of time.

I'm going to replace the belt tomorrow. What if this one broke in few weeks? Another install issue? I'm sure IND did a good job on installing my pulley.

How would you know for sure? I have all the respect in the world for aa and ind, but shit happens.

I don't think it's fair for you to blame one or the other categorically without being able to back up the accusations with some hard evidence.

I don't see HATE in OP's post. He is just expressing his thoughts and telling his experience, nothing wrong with it. And AA responded quickly. Are u trying to set up a fire here?

Zzhou · 02-09-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NELSON.MLGB

I don't see HATE in OP's post. He is just expressing his thoughts and telling his experience, nothing wrong with it. And AA responded quickly. Are u trying to set up a fire here?

exactly. 哈哈~你住上海？

JR M3 · 02-09-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NELSON.MLGB

I don't see HATE in OP's post. He is just expressing his thoughts and telling his experience, nothing wrong with it. And AA responded quickly. Are u trying to set up a fire here?

+1 could not have said it any better

IMG · 02-09-2013, 09:15 AM

Anything is possible man, bad belt , belt wasn't aligned right in the grooves.
Good Luck !

sycd · 02-09-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NELSON.MLGB

I don't see HATE in OP's post. He is just expressing his thoughts and telling his experience, nothing wrong with it. And AA responded quickly. Are u trying to set up a fire here?

"hate"? "fire"? what are you talking about?

You guys seem to be an oversensitive bunch, I'll leave you to your whining.

mkPOTO · 02-09-2013, 09:03 PM

hope everything gets resolved, keep us posted on what happens

Zzhou · 02-09-2013, 09:27 PM

Update. I replaced the belt by myself, I very carefully installed the new one. here is the Picture of broke one. I Fond the broken piece as well.

edwinm3 · 02-09-2013, 10:38 PM

By the way it looks, it wasnt not aligned properly. Sh*t happens glad you got it sorted out

Zzhou · 02-09-2013, 10:40 PM

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By the way it looks, it wasnt not aligned properly. Sh*t happens glad you got it sorted out

I still don't know how it happened. After the install it looks all good.

VCMpower · 02-10-2013, 12:26 AM

Install error.

Zzhou · 02-10-2013, 01:27 AM

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Install error.

Not aligned? Can you tell me some tips to check if it is aligned good or not? I DIY installed the new belt.

manari06 · 02-10-2013, 02:16 AM

I like AA and Andrew is working on getting me a quote on monday for the same kit! Shit happens and like Anrew said this is why the ship with 2 belts just in case. Glad you posted this for future references.

NELSON.MLGB · 02-10-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sycd

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Originally Posted by NELSON.MLGB

I don't see HATE in OP's post. He is just expressing his thoughts and telling his experience, nothing wrong with it. And AA responded quickly. Are u trying to set up a fire here?

"hate"? "fire"? what are you talking about?

You guys seem to be an oversensitive bunch, I'll leave you to your whining.

Yo man sure leave the forum plz, seems like u don't understand the language so well eh? Poor man.

NELSON.MLGB · 02-10-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Zzhou

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Originally Posted by NELSON.MLGB

I don't see HATE in OP's post. He is just expressing his thoughts and telling his experience, nothing wrong with it. And AA responded quickly. Are u trying to set up a fire here?

exactly. 哈哈~你住上海？

Shanghainese in Canada.

Zzhou · 02-10-2013, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NELSON.MLGB

Shanghainese in Canada.

哈哈~~I’m Shanghainese in US. Currently in college, my family will move to CANADA next year~ most likely Vancouver.

02-08-2013, 10:06 PM	#1
Zzhou Captain 25 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 SSII ZCP DCT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Lafayette,IN/Shanghai,China iTrader: (0)	Sad. My AA pulley belt broke.(on for only a week) As the title said. My AA belt broke(not broke in half). Long story short. I went to IND last Tuesday to install my GTS5 bumper and AA under drive pulley on my 2012 E92 M3. Today when I drive back from school I hear clicking noise under the hood, the noise gets louder and faster when I go higher RPM. After I got home, I took a look with flash light under the hood, and found out that it is the belt. The belt has chipped off on one side, So it has a very thin piece is spinning and hitting on other stuff. It is pretty late and dark now, so can not take picture. I will took the fan off tomorrow and take some pictures. Sorry for my bad English, I tried to describe the best I can. My POINT is, this is only on for a week about 400miles, and it broke. OEM belt was on for 18000 miles, nothing happen to it. __________________ AA Green Filter/AA Pulley/AA catless X-pipes/AA signature exhaust/AA TUNE/TMS studs/Project Kics R40/R888/VOLK ZE40/ST60,ST40 BBK/MCS 2WAY NR/Vorsteiner GTS5 Bumper/APR GT250/APR SPLITTER
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Zzhou Captain 25 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 SSII ZCP DCT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Lafayette,IN/Shanghai,China iTrader: (0)	Update. I replaced the belt by myself, I very carefully installed the new one. here is the Picture of broke one. I Fond the broken piece as well. __________________ AA Green Filter/AA Pulley/AA catless X-pipes/AA signature exhaust/AA TUNE/TMS studs/Project Kics R40/R888/VOLK ZE40/ST60,ST40 BBK/MCS 2WAY NR/Vorsteiner GTS5 Bumper/APR GT250/APR SPLITTER Last edited by Zzhou; 02-09-2013 at 10:38 PM.
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edwinm3 Brigadier General 396 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Broward iTrader: (24)	By the way it looks, it wasnt not aligned properly. Sh*t happens glad you got it sorted out __________________ Grigio Telesto M4, 6MT.
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