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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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How many have had this happen?

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So that was once a pulley?
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Never seen an idler seize. Fall apart? Squeal like banshees? Yes. Do you have an older alternator bracket (pre-03)? Did it break too? Just wondering the circumstances of the situation since I've never seen it.
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Never seen an idler seize. Fall apart? Squeal like banshees? Yes. Do you have an older alternator bracket (pre-03)? Did it break too? Just wondering the circumstances of the situation since I've never seen it.
Have an 04 with what I guess is the newer bracket, did not break. Recently installed SC with about 2k mi on the setup, just cruising on the highway @ 70 mph when it finally went Obviously took out the belt also, Not Happy!

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6 rib 8 rib ecs or A&A ???
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Now thats a waffled stock idler!

Chris told me you have an ECS fixed idler kit on it's way. If you have any questions with the install feel free to call or PM me.
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