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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
Check your Idler and tension pulleys NOW
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<blockquote data-quote="Tim Reynolds" data-source="post: 534268" data-attributes="member: 62608"><p>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. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Tim .......out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tim Reynolds, post: 534268, member: 62608"] 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. [/QUOTE]
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Check your Idler and tension pulleys NOW
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