Tim Reynolds
Active Member
While changing my serpentine belt last week I noticed that the idler had a slight wobble in it. There also appeared to be a very slight chatter coming from the tensioner pulley. Well today I picked up replacements for them both and let me tell ya what I found.
The idler bearing was just starting to go,(not too bad but definately going south) after replacement it had no wobble what so ever and no forward to backward motion. Cost $22 and about 10 minutes work.
The tensioner pulley bearing was completely dry and there was considerable bearing wear as can be expected. I replaced the tensioner but you can get replacement pulleys (with bearing installed) from Gates. Tensioner was $44 and took about 25 minutes. I don't know how much just the pulley is but the Gates part number is #38008.
My ST only has 43K on it!! It's a very easy and inexpensive fix that can save you a bundle down the road. I'll be replacing mine tensioner pulley at 30k intervals from now on and I'll keep a closer watch on the idler.
Tim .......out.
The idler bearing was just starting to go,(not too bad but definately going south) after replacement it had no wobble what so ever and no forward to backward motion. Cost $22 and about 10 minutes work.
The tensioner pulley bearing was completely dry and there was considerable bearing wear as can be expected. I replaced the tensioner but you can get replacement pulleys (with bearing installed) from Gates. Tensioner was $44 and took about 25 minutes. I don't know how much just the pulley is but the Gates part number is #38008.
My ST only has 43K on it!! It's a very easy and inexpensive fix that can save you a bundle down the road. I'll be replacing mine tensioner pulley at 30k intervals from now on and I'll keep a closer watch on the idler.
Tim .......out.
