Squeaking pulley? Don't replace it. Regrease it! *pics*
09-06-2009, 07:34 PM
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I ended up replacing both ac idler pulley's with aluminum ones from AD. Also put on a new belt. Sound went away and no more issue then as I'm standing there I see dexcool on the garage floor. Oh crap! As I look closer and closer I can tell it is coming from behind the main pulley running the water pump. So, my day went from 30 minute belt/pulley change to about 3 hour water pump change.
12-28-2009, 02:28 PM
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what do you do when the piece of **** torx wont loosen the piece of **** bolt without rounding it out because some piece of **** tightened it with a ******* machine? ****!
05-24-2010, 02:55 PM
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Tried this out today since I was going to change out my belts anyways. Did them all except for the A/C idler. I let the car idle for a bit after, and it was instantly noticeable that it was a bit quieter. I can hear more valvetrain running, but that sounds alot better than pulley squeak.
Only problem I noticed was a bit of excess grease on the water pump pulley. I used some Valvoline Durablend grease. It looks like its dark blue in color, and is rated for up to 400*. I wiped the pulley/s down pretty good, so I'm wondering if this particular grease isn't good enough.
-Joel
Only problem I noticed was a bit of excess grease on the water pump pulley. I used some Valvoline Durablend grease. It looks like its dark blue in color, and is rated for up to 400*. I wiped the pulley/s down pretty good, so I'm wondering if this particular grease isn't good enough.
-Joel
08-28-2010, 01:39 PM
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3 years later and this thread is still useful, thanks for the great info! 
I noticed some corrosion on my pulley after investigating where the squeaking was coming from. I have temporarily sprayed it with some garage lube but once this AZ heat starts to go away I will be greasing
I noticed some corrosion on my pulley after investigating where the squeaking was coming from. I have temporarily sprayed it with some garage lube but once this AZ heat starts to go away I will be greasing
11-04-2010, 09:45 PM
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Well I ended up trashing the heads on the T50 screw. The dealership said I can't order the bolt by itself, I need to order the a/c idler pulley to get it. Is this correct?
Also, whats the thread specs and length for this bolt? I think I'd rather get something that works better from McMaster-Carr
Also, whats the thread specs and length for this bolt? I think I'd rather get something that works better from McMaster-Carr
04-20-2011, 08:48 AM
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i regreased my pulley, everything went smooth... i went to put it on and tighten the torx bit ..its all good, but now the pulley dosent want to spin, its like the two plates are wedged and stuck, did i put this thing on backwards(is there a front and a back)? or are the plates not right? the bolt seems to be straight, i dont know what the problem is ..please advice?