Replacing top (ignition) idler pulley

[vh-holden]

I'm trying to change the top idler pulley, not the tensioner pulley. I can't get it undone though. Is it reverse thread? the bottom (ac) pulley was a regular thread.

 

[r_i_d_a_h]

nope its a regular thread...rightey-tightey, lefty-loosey LOL

what kind of leverage you using??

tried a breaker bar?

 

[VS_Pete]

as above mate

 

[vh-holden]

bunnings here i come.

 

[r_i_d_a_h]

you could always improvise...long pipe over the ratchet handle

 

[vh-holden]

or i could just man up a bit and try turning it the correct way

I must have misread the gregorys book.

Didn't even need a breaker bar.

Next problem - i left the new pulley on my front seat and it has been in full sun for a few hours. Too hot to handle.

 

[vh-holden]

what do i torque them up to?