tensioner pulley...

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p.exeter_bleu

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Feb 23, 2006

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• Feb 23, 2006

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is this pulley supposed to spin? i thought it was, i noticed an odd smell, coming from my car, and then a squeek once and while, so i popped the hood today while it was running and the pulley wasnt spinning. are these easy to replace? what could cause it to seize up like that? is this a small symptom of a bigger problem or just wear and tear? anyone know wher i can get a replacement for a good price?

 

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ss93cobra

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Feb 23, 2006

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• Feb 23, 2006

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Yes, the pulley is supposed to spin. Watch out when changing the pulley though, it is a reverse thread bolt. All it means is that the bearing is seized up, no larger issues to be concerned with.

 

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luckythirteen13

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Feb 23, 2006

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• Feb 23, 2006

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simple fix. just wear and tear. switch it out and problem solved

 

Curse

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Feb 23, 2006

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Like everyone said, easy fix. I think they run you about $20 at Autozone, or Checkers.

 

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Shirley

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Phoenix, AZ

Feb 23, 2006

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• Feb 23, 2006

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i just fixed this problem 2 days ago, it costs $20 and I did not have to reuse the washers that were on the front and back side of the old idler pulley. Very easy fix, under 20 minutes.