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Old 03-11-2013, 10:45 PM   #1
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You know what, I didn't. I didn't realize those were interchangeable. Are the 987 pulleys considered an upgrade? Are they stronger, lighter, cheaper, etc? What is the benefit to the 987 pulleys? I only ask because I really do need to replace my pulleys and if the opportunity exists to upgrade while I'm in there anyway, now would be the time to do it!
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Old 03-12-2013, 07:28 AM   #3
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Your idler pulley looks chipped.
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Old 03-12-2013, 08:54 AM   #4
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Your idler pulley looks chipped.
Yeah, the upper idler pulley is actually almost completely gone. The bearing and all that is still there and working but the outer part of the pulley is effectively torn off! Haha
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Old 03-12-2013, 03:45 PM   #5
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I recieved this in an email today from GSR.
GSR Autosport Electric Power Steering Pump Conversion Kit - Porsche 986, 987 Boxster, 996, 997 911
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Yep, that looks about right! $1500 for a complete and fully engineered system. Is it worth it? I guess it depends... if a guy's PS pump takes a crap, I think this could be a pretty attractive alternative.
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Either way, its pretty cool that off the shelf solutions currently exist. I especially like the simplicity of their idler pulley and mount.
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Old 03-12-2013, 07:43 AM   #8
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You know what, I didn't. I didn't realize those were interchangeable. Are the 987 pulleys considered an upgrade? Are they stronger, lighter, cheaper, etc? What is the benefit to the 987 pulleys? I only ask because I really do need to replace my pulleys and if the opportunity exists to upgrade while I'm in there anyway, now would be the time to do it!
987's are plastic & lighter. I don't know if they are interchangable. Sometimes new Porsche parts supercede old versions. Often Porsche waits until old inventory is sold to supercede into the new parts. My rollers are fairly new so I haven't tried the 987 parts yet.
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