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Nov 29, 2009 | 04:36 PM

retiredalaskan

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pulleys

Has anyone tried to rebuild the tension or ldler pulley, by replacing the bearings . i have a 2003 c5 a4 thanks

Nov 29, 2009 | 05:34 PM

corvette430hp

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i think the pullies are only about $20-$30 bucks, so most just buy new and throw on.

Nov 30, 2009 | 06:23 AM

VET-005

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I have changed bearings before in the Metal idler pully. Very easy bearing cost about $5. As for the plastic pullies these are not servicible and need to be replaced.

Nov 30, 2009 | 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette430hp

i think the pullies are only about $20-$30 bucks, so most just buy new and throw on.

I recently saw a thread by guy that said he picked one up for about $20 (or less) from NAPA, and the pulley actually was an improved design over the OEM since it had a high lip on the edge that will reduce the likelihood of throwing a belt at high rpms.

Dec 1, 2009 | 05:58 AM

vettenuts

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I tried it once on my Pontiac which was a similar design. The pulley broke when I tried to get it apart (it was brittle from heat, time, etc.) so I took the bearing back and bought a new tensioner. Not sure its worth the few dollars saved.