Idler pulley - Page 2

[ion] C2 · 03-08-2014, 10:31 PM

Yeah it's squeaking because it's slipping. Adding more shit to make it slip without making noise doesn't solve the problem.

I prefer having a belt that grips. If it's noisy, it's time for a new belt (or seized/resistant pulley)

sleepyalero · 03-08-2014, 11:20 PM

Belt was new. Just chirped. I havent had any issues.

03Alerosil · 03-09-2014, 08:18 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I planned on using be jack just to support the engine weight. May even put a piece of rubber on top of the board as a cushion. Unless someone has a better suggestion.

MMGT1 · 03-09-2014, 08:50 AM

You'll be fine dude, just use a block that actually spans the width of the pan. Don't use a 4"x4" block you know?, a 4x4 or 2x4 is fine, just cut a piece long enough to displace pressure on the pan evenly and not just in one little spot on it is my advise

03Alerosil · 03-09-2014, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMGT1

You'll be fine dude, just use a block that actually spans the width of the pan. Don't use a 4"x4" block you know?, a 4x4 or 2x4 is fine, just cut a piece long enough to displace pressure on the pan evenly and not just in one little spot on it is my advise

thanks man. I planned on using this 2x6 I got lay around and cutting it down to a little longer then the pan itself.

Redog · 03-11-2014, 11:07 PM

I replaced my tenstioner but never my idle pulley, car has 147,8xx on it. Should I just do it now?

sleepyalero · 03-12-2014, 08:27 AM

I wouldnt. Yoy will know when its time.

03Alerosil · 03-12-2014, 08:32 AM

I wouldnt until they go bad. My car has 142,000 on it and I have one bad idler so while I got my car apart to change the belt, tensioner, and alternator I am also changing both idlers. I will be saving the good idler though cuz you never know when you might need it.