Idler Pulleys
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Idler Pulleys
I had an occasional squeal coming from my idler pulley, during start-up, over the winter. That went away as warmer weather came, but I am going to replace them this week. I am looking for some recommendations on which brand to go with; Motorcraft or aftermarket? Do any have better bearings than the others? (I usually use OEM, but thought id ask). I also replaced the s-belt about a month or 2 ago, should I replace it again after I replace the pulleys?
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I used motorcraft idler pulleys and tensioner when I changed them about a year ago.
Not everyone sees it this way, but the idlers, belt and tensioner all get replaced at the same time in any of my vehicles. $120 worth of parts will save you money in the long run if the tensioner explodes and takes out the fan and radiator.
Not everyone sees it this way, but the idlers, belt and tensioner all get replaced at the same time in any of my vehicles. $120 worth of parts will save you money in the long run if the tensioner explodes and takes out the fan and radiator.
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I’ll take care of it within the next week. About 75k, truck is a 2012
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