Idler pulley bolt size

[Nastang3]

Hey guys I have a 98 Mustang GT , as I was driving home my idler pulley bolt somehow came loose and flew out going down the road , thankfully close to home so made it to the house before belt failure . Now I need to clean up the threads and find a new idler pulley center bushing and bolt. Any idea of the bolt size ? I have the pulley still in good shape just going to go ahead and order a new one with the bolt bushing but need to know what size bolt it had originally . Length and thread pitch

 

[Nastang3]

Hey guys I have a 98 Mustang GT , as I was driving home my idler pulley bolt somehow came loose and flew out going down the road , thankfully close to home so made it to the house before belt failure . Now I need to clean up the threads and find a new idler pulley center bushing and bolt. Any idea of the bolt size ? I have the pulley still in good shape just going to go ahead and order a new one with the bolt bushing but need to know what size bolt it had originally . Length and thread pitch

It’s actually worse than I thought , timing cover is broken where it had the threaded sleeve for the pulley to slide over . Where can I find a new timing cover ? No luck online yet

 

[manicmechanic007]

Hit the junkyard for a timing cover
Those 4.6's are in everything
The Mustang GT is special for some reason
There are several on ebay for Crown Vics
They say they will not fit your 98 GT
What's the difference?

 

[manicmechanic007]

If you cannot find one, repair yours

 

[manicmechanic007]

ebay item # 144526756017 should be yours
Used, looks nice 112.49 free shipping from the peach state

 

[Nastang3]

ebay item # 144526756017 should be yours
Used, looks nice 112.49 free shipping from the peach state

I appreciate it !! I Will probably order it today. I seen that one but wasn’t for sure if it was correct or not

 

[manicmechanic007]

Inspect yours close and compare with the picture
Good luck
You are going to want chains and tensioners