quick pulley question...with pics
09-28-2011, 07:24 PM
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quick pulley question...with pics
Drivin the heep around today I noticed it making a worse squeak/noise than usual. While looking at it I noticed the pulley to the right of the ac compressor looked loose. My question is is this something I can tighten back up or do I need to replace it? Any help is greatly appreciated
09-28-2011, 07:43 PM
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thats your idler pulley. they are less then $20 at the parts store. Just get a new one. The bearings go out often,chineese junk. Easy to replace, crack the nut loose (15mm) then loosen the belt
09-28-2011, 08:25 PM
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You could check the bolt. Being that there is only one and it's right there. Probably the bearing though. On my 90 half the job would be simply loosening the belt. Looks like changing the pulley is a snap. BTW, left and right are facing front. Happy trails.
09-29-2011, 03:25 PM
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Ok thanks for the replies guys. Got to work on it today but the lower bolt that actually adjusts the tension is being a pita and I can't seem to get it loose without breaking it >
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09-29-2011, 08:01 PM
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I had this same problem a few months ago. the pully locked up and the bearing/belt burst into flames. it was a thirty minute fix,$12 idler pully $30 belt. i took a few pictures if it will help anyone let me know and ill post them