Vy idle bearing/ engine pulley

[tye730]

Hey guys trying to take off the ribbed idle bearing just bellow the coil pack on the v6 and I can't get the bolt off iv done it before but it's been awhile I can't remember which way to loosen it iv broken 3 13m rachet bits so I thought I would ask now thanks

 

[colgf]

i think it is a L/H thread this pulley bolt??? I made the same mistake ended up breaking the bolt , had to drill out the bolt tail out & drill hole for a longer bolt with a nut on the back , right thru the housing bracket. These assmblies are very dear to buy too!!! Typical- anything that breaks easily then GMH finds out & doubles the price of it!!!!!

 

[tye730]

Thanks it is a anti clockwise thread btw the housing to hold the bearing is only $30 from Holden just thought I would let u know

 

[myvyute]

haha yea i had the same problem with the idler pulley aswell