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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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I was at a track day today. I guess all those rpms were a bit much on my 120k mile idler pulley. I got off track and the belt was in shreds, and all that's left of the pulley is the bearing!

I called the local auto parts stores, they list it as unavailable.

So, is the only place I can get one a dealer?
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Wrecking yard..ebay, corvette parts for sale or to buy on the cf
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Guess I'm calling the local dealer tomorrow
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i bought an idler pully at o'rielly autoparts this weekend for my 88coupe made in the usa by gates about $20.
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Now that everything is finally openned again....

I called the dealer $52

I called the local Autozone, they sell either the pulley $12, or the whole tensioner $30

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For the LT1, I bought the belt, idler, tensioner, and power steering pump pulley from a GM dealer.
With the exception of the power steering pump pulley, they all came with the Dayco name and part numbers on them.
So, I could have bought the same thing at Advance Auto Parts for less money.

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Vatozone? I'll have to check Need one for the van
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I picked up my new pullies. I thought they were the wrong size. I didn't realize it exploded

I'm glad I picked up two, idler & tensioner, same part #, as the other one doesn't look so hot either.
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
I picked up my new pullies. I thought they were the wrong size. I didn't realize it exploded

I'm glad I picked up two, idler & tensioner, same part #, as the other one doesn't look so hot either.
Mine were worn when I got the car at 81K miles. The tensinor was good so I replaced the pulley on it and the idler pulley. About $17 each at NAPA a couple of years ago. Yes, they are the same part.
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