Idler Bearing?
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Idler Bearing?
Ok so i was at Kregan auto parts today to get a new belt for my 96 f150 4.9. He told me that it would also be a good idea to replace the Idler bearing. I guess I should of asked him this question but i had to run. So just what is an idler bearing and how hard is it to replace?
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My guess is he meant idler pulley......They do sometimes go bad. I'd guess he's working on commission too.........
......it's called "upgrade selling" and sometimes is VERY good......can remind you to get the dielectric grease for your plugs on a tune-up.....or the disc brake lube to keep them from squealing....little things we forget.
If the pulley isn't loud and/or bound up......Thank him and keep your money for something else....although it is not a bad thing to do.....it's just extra work if you don't need it.......in my opinion anyway
Good Luck
My guess is he meant idler pulley......They do sometimes go bad. I'd guess he's working on commission too.........
......it's called "upgrade selling" and sometimes is VERY good......can remind you to get the dielectric grease for your plugs on a tune-up.....or the disc brake lube to keep them from squealing....little things we forget.If the pulley isn't loud and/or bound up......Thank him and keep your money for something else....although it is not a bad thing to do.....it's just extra work if you don't need it.......in my opinion anyway
Good Luck
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Originally Posted by 92F150Flare
Welcome to FTE
My guess is he meant idler pulley......They do sometimes go bad. I'd guess he's working on commission too...............it's called "upgrade selling" and sometimes is VERY good......can remind you to get the dielectric grease for your plugs on a tune-up.....or the disc brake lube to keep them from squealing....little things we forget.
If the pulley isn't loud and/or bound up......Thank him and keep your money for something else....although it is not a bad thing to do.....it's just extra work if you don't need it.......in my opinion anyway
Good Luck
My guess is he meant idler pulley......They do sometimes go bad. I'd guess he's working on commission too.........
......it's called "upgrade selling" and sometimes is VERY good......can remind you to get the dielectric grease for your plugs on a tune-up.....or the disc brake lube to keep them from squealing....little things we forget.If the pulley isn't loud and/or bound up......Thank him and keep your money for something else....although it is not a bad thing to do.....it's just extra work if you don't need it.......in my opinion anyway
Good Luck
Remove your belt and spin your idler pulley by hand. If I remember correctly it should be near your alternator, and there will be nothing benefitting from it spinning (as opposed to the alternator or water pump pulley, for example), it is simply there to assure that the belt gets routed correctly. If it spins pretty freely with no binding or gritty feeling then it should be good to go. If it does feel as though it needs to be replaced, its a very easy replacement. Just get a wrench on the nut on the end of it and it'll pop right off. Throw the new one on and you're ready to go.
-Chris
Last edited by Skandocious; Jun 12, 2007 at 11:13 AM.
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From: Winchendon MA
the plastic idler pulleys wear out take a look at the surface if it looks round your fine if it look like theres bars runing front to back it worn out. the unit sells for ~ $9.
It's held on with one allen sholder bolt.
It's held on with one allen sholder bolt.
