Replacement idler pulley doesn't spin?
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Replacement idler pulley doesn't spin?
My idler pulley was sqwealng so I bought all new pulley and belt when I tightened down the idler it doesn't spin anymore the metal dust cover peice doesn't fit flush against the baring and rides in the plastic part of the pulley I called autozone and they confirmed it was the part # they called for. Anyone have an idea of why it's shaped differently?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Silver Spring MD
Had the same problem ADD a spacer washer
Got the pulley and tightened the bolt. Pulley rubs and does not clear at the bearing. Solution add a washer to give clearance when bolt is tight. The shield will also fit if you simply add a washer to give the clearance needed.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: oregon
i've seen both metal and plastic for these. the few aftermarket ones i looked at were all the later design for the 01+ cars
could be a difference in earlier cars?
why didn't you just get ac delco off amazon? at least with delco parts you don't have surprises
could be a difference in earlier cars?
why didn't you just get ac delco off amazon? at least with delco parts you don't have surprises
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: South Lyon mich
same broblem
My idler pulley was sqwealng so I bought all new pulley and belt when I tightened down the idler it doesn't spin anymore the metal dust cover peice doesn't fit flush against the baring and rides in the plastic part of the pulley I called autozone and they confirmed it was the part # they called for. Anyone have an idea of why it's shaped differently?
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