Tearing apart a CVT (lots of pics)

[Eggman]

Let's convince Daox of his next modification then. I'm thinking a Torsen unit would suffice. Apparently Mitsubishi has already used them in the Pajero and the Triton.

[Fummins]

I just stumbled upon a video showing a cvt teardown....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnN7lkHOCuE just gotta force the clutches out.

[Eggman]

Do you notice any particular wear pattern on the pulleys and/or belt?

[Fummins]

The only wear was on the one edge of the primary clutch. There are some light marks, no gouges though. I was expecting the primary to be spring loaded like a skidoo or at clutch but it just slides freely. You can open and close it easily. The secondary is tight with very light marks on it.

[Eggman]

Are those marks necessary for CVT operation, like some texture helps the belt do it's job?

I'm asking because I don't know much about CVTs.

[Fummins]

I'd guess they're not necessary. They look like wear marks and are only on the one edge. The other side looks smooth in comparison.

[MetroMPG]

Thanks for another informative thread!

(The diff chatter made me LOL.)