Originally Posted by
32krazy!
its your car to do with as you wish. i will tell you once that pulley comes off it will tear thru the front of your engine bay with a vengence. you could be replacing the water pump, alternator, a/c anything it comes in contact with including a new hod. drive it as you wish. you have been advised. triple AAA is about 100$ and includes 5 free tows. chaeaper than the cheapest part this will break
I have certainly taken your advice on the matter, and appreciate it. I have gone ahead and placed the order with OE Discount Parts. I had some trouble locating the part, but they were able to find it over the phone and dispact it overnight it for $250 + $37 expedited freight.
It will probably be worth it in the end. Towing the car to the shop tomorrow once I receive the parts to install both the sensor and the pulley.
Thank you all. Wish me luck.. Updates to follow.
FJP