replacing idler pulley ... simple?

[BlackVert]

I suspect this is the cause of the whining noise i hear under light load. I was thinking about bypassing it with a short belt for the winter (which would also tell me if it was the cause of the noise) and replacing it if the noise went away, but most people who responded to this thread said it was a waste to go that route, so now I'm thinking I'll just replace it.

Is it easy to replace an idler pulley?

 

[balderman]

Its easy to replace, just go to an Auto parts store like NAPA.. pully is about $28.00. easier than replacing the entire belt.

 

[94gsl5.0]

Mine was bad too... roared like no other. I went ahead and picked up a stainless steel pully. Its a very simple switch. It took about 5 min from the time i poped the hood until i got the motor fired up with the new pully. No more roar.

 

[SmithCobra95]

ya its real simple, maybe try spraying some WD-40 on it and maybe it will go away. Just make sure you dont get it on the belt cause the belt will burn up.

 

[95BLKGT5.0]

Who makes idler pullys I thought I saw some buillet ones somewhere?

 

[HISSIN50]

I went ahead and picked up a stainless steel pully. Its a very simple switch.

do you recall where you got yours? was it pricey? a lot of the aftermarket ones seem to be plastic, which does not thrill me. thanks either way.

 

[Gibbo97]

wazeepulleys.com makes them out of billet aluminum.