A/C Idler Pulley Washers...
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A/C Idler Pulley Washers... So.. both the A/C Idler & Tensioner pulley are shot.
The tensioner pulley came off with no issues, however the Idler Pulley...
Long story short, stripped the head of that good ol' T-50 bolt. Ended up grinding the pulley off and taking a chisel to the head to notch it. In the end, it came off easily.
Now, I'm just a bit frustrated because I need to grab the both the inside and outside bearing covers as well as a new bolt.
Anyone have these part numbers offhand? I wasn't able to find them in my parts catalogs, dealership searches, or even SPO.
I'd prefer not to have to deal with a parts guy at the dealership to *hope* he gets me the right part. I'd rather just go in and grab what I need quickly and painlessly.
Thanks!
-Derek
The tensioner pulley came off with no issues, however the Idler Pulley...
Long story short, stripped the head of that good ol' T-50 bolt. Ended up grinding the pulley off and taking a chisel to the head to notch it. In the end, it came off easily.
Now, I'm just a bit frustrated because I need to grab the both the inside and outside bearing covers as well as a new bolt.
Anyone have these part numbers offhand? I wasn't able to find them in my parts catalogs, dealership searches, or even SPO.
I'd prefer not to have to deal with a parts guy at the dealership to *hope* he gets me the right part. I'd rather just go in and grab what I need quickly and painlessly.
Thanks!
-Derek
the new pulley i got from the dealer came with new washers.......the pulley from pep boys.....no......i suggest a new pulley from the dealer..........and a new tensioner from dayco.....it comes with a pulley on it
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I bought both AC idlers at Orielly. Both carry the same part number IIRC. I would recommend a generic correctly sized grade 8 bolt as opposed to an "idler bolt"...much wasier to locate and cheaper I'm sure. My torx bolt was a pain to get out as well but I managed to get lucky and not break it. And, most pulleys do not come with bolts. I would also recommend one of the aluminum high wall idler pulleys as a replacement for the tensioner pulley.
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I bought both AC idlers at Orielly. Both carry the same part number IIRC. I would recommend a generic correctly sized grade 8 bolt as opposed to an "idler bolt"...much wasier to locate and cheaper I'm sure. My torx bolt was a pain to get out as well but I managed to get lucky and not break it. And, most pulleys do not come with bolts. I would also recommend one of the aluminum high wall idler pulleys as a replacement for the tensioner pulley.
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Awesome, found it. I'm assuming you meant for the main-drive belt. Unless the photos are on a bad angle and the A/C tensioner has a raised wall.
I'm going to shoot them an e-mail I suppose... If I'm spending $45-$80 for a single pulley, I want to know what it's made of.
I'm going to shoot them an e-mail I suppose... If I'm spending $45-$80 for a single pulley, I want to know what it's made of.
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Very nice piece, and for $57... I don't think I can pass it up. Better than that $12 one from Vatozone..
Any issues with it being labeled as a C5 - 2 3/4" pulley? I would assume it'd work with an F-Body Accessory drive... But figured I'd double check.
