Idler pulley problem

[V-Josh-R.]

Hey all, (first post in a while )

Well just recently i noticed a squeaking noise coming from the engine bay (who would have thought!!) ...i automatically assumed a slipping fanbelt however this isnt the case....i listened and tried to play it by ear but i couldnt place which pulley it was coming from...so using my special "Screwdriver Stethoscope" i listened closely to the auto tensioner pulley and it makes a really harsh grinding sound through the "stethoscope"...i just want to know if anyone else has had this problem and if i just have to replace the pulley/bearing or the whole unit? If so is it a hard job?

Cheers fellas

[clubby_you]

get a new pulley from repco there about $17 from memory very common takes about 15 min to change it

cheers doug

[V-Josh-R.]

Ok ill definetly be doing that tomorrow.... Cheers clubby

[_R_J_K_]

I'm fairly sure Repco have only started stocking metal ones. One cost me $45 (Holden were only a few dollars more). They will last much longer than the plastic ones.

This is also a good time to change all three.

[clubby_you]

yere i was talking about the metal one im probably a bit out of touch with retail prices tho sorry

[keygen]

lol . i just replaced all my idler bearings .

that would be a 6203 bearing for the tensioner . got it from work dunno $ figure .
and the retaining bolt has a left-handed thread .

& as clubby sed , about 15 mins to do .

[greenacc]

the only problem with the metal ones is they don't have a lip on the outside .... so when your water pump seal goes and pisses coolant everywhere your belt can slip right off the pulley and you loose it. Luckily mine was found hanging on the sway bar, great save !!

[leelee]

like everyone said...
but just remember its backwards thread... i spent ages getting frustrated trying to get mine off just to realise its got "special" thread *rolls eyes*

[V-Josh-R.]

Lol it was too easy..it literally took me 3 minutes to replace...

[uraeus081271]

Hey guys,

I have to replace one of the pulleys on my car and I guess that its the idler pulley i will check later on tonight to be sure....

Cheers