Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 11, 2015 16:37:54 GMT -5
The other day I changed my belt and like always I checked the variator. I checked the 3 "v" guides that go on the back plate--- they looked worn but not cracked yet but I decided to replace them anyway. No big deal I have 3 sets of them (well 2 and 2/3).
Well I put the new ones on and the problem isn't that they are hard to go on or anything like that. I know some guides slide on easier than others but that's not the issue. The issue is that when I put the new ones on the back plate and put the variator together--- I see and hear metal contact, not where the guides are but the holes (3 half ovals) in between each guide on the back plate--- that area of the back plate touches the variator humps. That does not happen with the old guides. THEY ARE DIFFERENT. I tried 2 of the 3 sets I have and they both touch metal to metal, just barely.
The stock variator I have, I bought as a replacement and included rollers and the guides--- the works. From the same place I also ordered an extra set of "v"guides with the same order, and they don't match come to find out.
The 3rd set I have (2 out of 3) is from a different parts dealer. I'm certain just by looking at them that they won't work either but I will give them a try just to see.
I will post pics showing the "v" guide differences and how the variator back plate sets into the variator with the different "v" guide sets.
Not sure if the part sites are aware of this or not. The other problem is I may have to order a new variator, but will ANY of the replacement guides fit is the question, lol. I'm a bit frustrated right now. Not sure what else to do because I don't want to order another set and wait a few days only to find out they don't fit right. I'm not taking the chance with the "v" guides I do have and destroying my variator. I could try explaining it to 2 parts dealers in particular but I'm not sure if that'll solve anything anytime soon.
Well I put the new ones on and the problem isn't that they are hard to go on or anything like that. I know some guides slide on easier than others but that's not the issue. The issue is that when I put the new ones on the back plate and put the variator together--- I see and hear metal contact, not where the guides are but the holes (3 half ovals) in between each guide on the back plate--- that area of the back plate touches the variator humps. That does not happen with the old guides. THEY ARE DIFFERENT. I tried 2 of the 3 sets I have and they both touch metal to metal, just barely.
The stock variator I have, I bought as a replacement and included rollers and the guides--- the works. From the same place I also ordered an extra set of "v"guides with the same order, and they don't match come to find out.
The 3rd set I have (2 out of 3) is from a different parts dealer. I'm certain just by looking at them that they won't work either but I will give them a try just to see.
I will post pics showing the "v" guide differences and how the variator back plate sets into the variator with the different "v" guide sets.
Not sure if the part sites are aware of this or not. The other problem is I may have to order a new variator, but will ANY of the replacement guides fit is the question, lol. I'm a bit frustrated right now. Not sure what else to do because I don't want to order another set and wait a few days only to find out they don't fit right. I'm not taking the chance with the "v" guides I do have and destroying my variator. I could try explaining it to 2 parts dealers in particular but I'm not sure if that'll solve anything anytime soon.
