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new to the forums but have been reading posts for a little while. great resource!
I threw the idler pulley a couple weeks ago (well, actually my step-mom was driving it when it happened), so I'm picking up a new one plus a belt and new tensioner assembly. don't know if the pulley bolt broke, unspun, or a combo of the two. wasn't able to locate it (though I did find the pulley and bearing outer ring neatly tucked away by the passenger-side headlight, LOL).
will likely order thru autozone but can anyone tell me if the pulley comes with the bolt or is that a separate item? obviously none of the parts places I've looked at (online) mention the bolt or list it separately. if it is separate, will I need a pulley tool (and how much do those run)?
second, I inspected the threads on the bracket as best I could with a flashlight and small mirror and I can still see them but they appear slightly or mildly stripped. would it be safe to rethread them with the new bolt or am I looking at a new bracket or machining? obviously nobody sells the bracket (besides scrap yards) and I haven't yet looked into any local machine shops for a rethread.
third, I inspected all accessory pulleys (alternator, A/C, power sterring, and water pump). except for power steering, all seem fine as far as noise, play, and wobble go. I measured approx 1/4" of rotational play in the PS pulley (seems like very little given the size of the pulley but...) and also a small amount of give (~1/8") if I push/pull on it (front-to-back). I don't know if these are acceptable for a PS pump, hoping I won't have to replace that as well.
lastly, I'm slightly concerned about the replacement idler pulley. the original has flange on both sides but none of the aftermarkets do that I've found. any issues there?
FWIW, the trashed pulley makes for a cool little ashtray if you press a flattened bottle cap into the bearing housing
thx for any help/advice!
I threw the idler pulley a couple weeks ago (well, actually my step-mom was driving it when it happened), so I'm picking up a new one plus a belt and new tensioner assembly. don't know if the pulley bolt broke, unspun, or a combo of the two. wasn't able to locate it (though I did find the pulley and bearing outer ring neatly tucked away by the passenger-side headlight, LOL).
will likely order thru autozone but can anyone tell me if the pulley comes with the bolt or is that a separate item? obviously none of the parts places I've looked at (online) mention the bolt or list it separately. if it is separate, will I need a pulley tool (and how much do those run)?
second, I inspected the threads on the bracket as best I could with a flashlight and small mirror and I can still see them but they appear slightly or mildly stripped. would it be safe to rethread them with the new bolt or am I looking at a new bracket or machining? obviously nobody sells the bracket (besides scrap yards) and I haven't yet looked into any local machine shops for a rethread.
third, I inspected all accessory pulleys (alternator, A/C, power sterring, and water pump). except for power steering, all seem fine as far as noise, play, and wobble go. I measured approx 1/4" of rotational play in the PS pulley (seems like very little given the size of the pulley but...) and also a small amount of give (~1/8") if I push/pull on it (front-to-back). I don't know if these are acceptable for a PS pump, hoping I won't have to replace that as well.
lastly, I'm slightly concerned about the replacement idler pulley. the original has flange on both sides but none of the aftermarkets do that I've found. any issues there?
FWIW, the trashed pulley makes for a cool little ashtray if you press a flattened bottle cap into the bearing housing
thx for any help/advice!
