PBMGTO

Just replaced the tensioner pulley for squealing now the damn Ac idler pulley is squealing its *** off. Im having trouble getting the t50 bolt out...any tips tricks to remove this?

5w20

iTrader: (21)

Are you asking the bolt size or how to remove the bolt?

PBMGTO

Tips to get it out.. Looks like its in there pretty good, not trying to strip it. I dont understand why GM would put a freakn torx bolt there...pretty stupid

PBMGTO

02CamaroSSLE

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spray some pb penetrate on there and let it soak for a while. and if you have a mini torch like propane use that. remember righty tighty, lefty loosey! GL

PBMGTO

Aite ima take a mini torch to it c if thay helps...

bloo4.6

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Hell I had to take a impact to mine to break her loose

PBMGTO

Damn no crap...did u try heat 1st? Im assuming u had to remove a few things to allow the impact to fit lol

neutron82

iTrader: (26)

not sure how much room you have but you could try using a breaker bar with a cheater bar on the end of it and apply slow pressure

02CamaroSSLE

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did you get it out?

PBMGTO

Iv'e tried that to sum extent...its tricky trying to get the torx bit not to strip.
Im actually heading to Sears now to pick up a mini torch lol. Im off tomorrow so ima give it a shot.

94form2000z

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Ok put the torx on a ratchet and get it set to where when you can get an open ended wrench on it. I used like a 17mm, just use something long enough to get some torque on it. This should give you enough leverage to break it loose.

Also do not buy a new pulley, go get some bearing grease and pop the seal off and pack the bearing. It took me about 20 minutes to remove all of the pulleys and repack them.

FYI this did not totally eliminate the squeaking. IT did help a bit and gave me peace of mind. BUT what you definitely want to do is buy the Goodyear Gatorback belts. That should have been the first thing i did. It totally eliminated my chirping.

Also if you search a guy did a write up repacking the bearings. Search for chirping.

neutron82

iTrader: (26)

that's why you have to take it slow... a t50 is a good size bit, i would think a name brand ( snap-on, matco, mac) torx socket would be able to get it out just fine... they also sell impact grade torx sockets but the name brand ones are pricey

PBMGTO

Awesome gonna give the belt thing a try see if that helps. Although the bearing does feel a lil loose compared to the new ones. If I manage to break it off and everything looks good I'll c how it turns out with the new grease.

I think the bits an AutoZone brand not sure but I'll definitely take ur advice and try a bigger name bit