this is getting way too confusing....
does anyone know what BRP has to say about all of this....?
what is the GOOD part number, which is the BAD...?
HELP....
Dan P
SPYD3R
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Ok, I just received an email from Aurelie at BRP Care regarding if my new sprocket was on backwards. I quote: "the front sprocket cannot be installed wrong-way-around, it would not fit. There is an offset which prevents this from happening. The X shows the outside." So I am now relieved that my sprocket is on the correct way. I will print their email for my records.
As others have said- My Box said the 2134 Number BUT the actual Sprocket said 2131 Just like my original one did.
The only thing I can do at this point is ride it like I stole it. If BRP says it is OK then I will live with it. Maybe I have the newest greatest part that BRP has issued and the X is supposed to be on the outside.
.....obviously - or the latest, greatest and newest pulley has the X's on the outside just to confuse absolutely everyone, including their repairers. :gaah:
It'd be interesting to know what part number, if any, is on the reverse side of those with the X showing.
This whole sorry saga is UNBELIEVABLE!!!
You couldn't make up a story like this even with a vivid imagination. :roflblack:
OMG Pete..... you just push me over the edge of the SPROCKET CLIFF..... :yikes:
my part # is showing, so the sprocket that was on from the factory, with part # 2134 showing, and the new one, with part # 2131 showing, have BOTH BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY..... :banghead:
MY OH MY OH MY OH MY...... :gaah: what to do now....??? :chat:
Dan P
SPYD3R
Again, BRP told me the part can only be installed one way!! So maybe the latest part is supposed to be installed with the X on the outside. I have no idea if my sprocket has a # stamped on the inside. The work order said the part # ends with 2134. Does anyone have a sprocket with 2134 on the outside currently installed on their F3? That would tell us that BRP is blowing smoke.:gaah:
When I first examined my old sprocket after seeing this thread I did not see any numbers. After having the sprocket replaced my dealer showed me the old sprocket. One side had the numbers that ended in 2131. Maybe it is possible the original sprocket was installed with the numbers on the inside at the factory. BRP Care said the X should face the outside. Food for thought!
so while all are taking time to deal with the apoplexy over the part number issue
has anyone looked at whether the problem occurs with or without a belt tensioner installed?
I sincerely Hope BRP Care and your dealer Take care of your future problems with the X's Facing Out?
When I picked up my Sprocket from my service manager Yesterday ( He's been doing this like 20 years and is BRP school certified) I told him how some dealers were putting on the sprocket Backwards with the x's Facing Out? Its better I don't tell you what he said-:hun:
I just sent an email to BRP Care asking them to respond to this thread. Hopefully they will settle this argument once and for all. My head is about to explode with all this information-disinformation.
When you hold the sprocket in your hand its easy to see the x's go on the engine side because there is about a 1/2 inch indentation so the sprocket fits close to the body of the engine and there is hardly ANY torque on the engine shaft- The other way the sprocket is a 1/2 inch farther away from the engine and a LOT more lateral torque is being placed on the engine which could mean damaging the engine part- which means pulling the engine and big $$$.
After seeing the rust on mine and then the pictures with the bolt Out showing the sprocket being like New- I would advise people that are worried by this thread to Just buy the bolt First and take the bolt off and inspect- If its fine Put on new Bolt. If its damaged THEN order a sprocket or bring to dealer.
I think I wasted $105 But I guess I can save the sprocket and check again after about 5,000 miles to be safe.
Excellent info, thank you Sarge! I would like to encourage you and others when inspecting their sprockets to apply the M-77 moly to the splines while you have the bolt out and sprocket pulled. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-OEM...xU7OgC&vxp=mtr
Cover the bolt hole with a piece of tape so no moly gets into it. Note that the directions on the back of the tube say to "Apply a thin film to clean surfaces" but it is better to apply a thicker coating covering the splines on the sprocket only. That way the excess can be cleaned off as it is pushed to the outside during assembly onto the shaft.
Even one better is to do the extra step of sealing it off as Doc explained...
Did you happen to speak to your dealer yesterday about this ??
Yes I did. They said they would get in touch with BRP and let me know when they get a reply. Also a friend of mine in SC asked his service manager to contact BRP too. The service manager said he would let my friend know when he received a reply.
She is half right. There is an offset but it will not prevent anything. If the X belonged on the outside, every F3 that has rolled off the assembly line had the sprocket installed backwards.
IE the person that sent you the email is mistaken and does not work on spyders.