What is this called? I think it went bad!
06-07-2007, 10:51 PM
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What is this called? I think it went bad!
What is the thing colored in red? It makes a weird load howling noise when i rev my engine a little.
06-07-2007, 10:52 PM
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RE: What is this called? I think it went bad!
tensioner pulley
06-07-2007, 10:55 PM
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RE: What is this called? I think it went bad!
Idler pulley, the tensioner is down toward the bottom passenger side.
06-07-2007, 10:59 PM
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RE: What is this called? I think it went bad!
Do the idler pulley go bad or am i the only one...
06-07-2007, 11:04 PM
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Do i need the idler pulley? Can i just run the car without it?
06-07-2007, 11:06 PM
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RE: What is this called? I think it went bad!
Yes...they do go bad.....Murphy's Law.
06-07-2007, 11:07 PM
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Can i just take it off and run the car like it is?
06-07-2007, 11:12 PM
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RE: What is this called? I think it went bad!
nope that keeps the belt tight.
06-07-2007, 11:14 PM
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ok thanks. since the bearing is dead.. is it robbing hp?
06-07-2007, 11:15 PM
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RE: What is this called? I think it went bad!
it could be causing unneccessary friction...
What is this called? I think it went bad!
