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I think the idler pulleys are stuffed, I think i will change both the top and bottom pulleys. Are there any dramas to look out for when changing them.
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| MARK.TANIA |
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no it is straight forward to do yes 40 bucks sounds right
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| msman |
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hunt around i got both from a ford dealer for $45.
and nothing special, just you need to use 1/4 socket and extension on the bottom passenger side bolt as there is no room.
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| Leroy |
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40 each is too much to pay, unless thats a fitted price which would be fair enough i suppose
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| phongus |
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i got one of the idler pulleys for 25 bux from ford. so shouldnt be too expensive.
phong =P~
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radiator out is best, and a 3/8" drive to release the tension on the pulleys. I use one of the elcheapo 3/8" drive ratchets
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| msman |
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you don't need to take out the radiator!!
just the thermos, and you have enough room to mud wrestle in there if you wanted.
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Hope its not too late but f**k the standard replacement pulleys.
Get some aftermarket replacement items from Repco - they carry a full range of METAL replacement pulleys (Nuline). Much better quality IMO.
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| noabs |
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I will check our Repcos, dont like the idea of taking the thermos out!
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You could get away with doing it without removing thermos - just brace for a few skinned knuckles.
They very simple to remove tho - two bolts hold it to the radiator. Then unplug the two electrical connectors and hey presto. Ring ahead with repco - they might have to order the pulley in...
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BTW for the EL 6cyl:
Nuline part# EP009 - water pump EP010 - tensioner (cant even replace these IIRC so dont bother lol) EP011 - flat idler pulley (i.e. no grooves, goes on the back of a ribbed belt) Which ones you looking at replacing?
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| noabs |
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thoight I'd change both to be safe
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You don't have to buy the pulleys, just the bearings. I replaced mine for the grand sum of $8 and took me about 15 minutes (including the celebratory can afterwards!) Contact CBC or a bearing supplier once you have them out, give them the number or better still nick down ther with the bearings. Piece of cake!
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yer the aftermarket ones are much better...no need to take the radiator out just the thermo's or you can leave them in if you wanna piss f@rt around all day
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as far as i know you can't take the bearings out of the ford pulleys, they have a lip around it on both sides.
don't know about the aftermarket metal ones.
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