Re: idler pulley
Originally Posted by
RED DOG
So you installed another pulley (not the actual correct part), right? You should move to eliminate that pulley by installing a LateModel21 Belt Wrap Kit or a Needswings Pulley Saver Kit. That idler pulley is a "destined to fail" part because it simply spins too fast and the bearing will fail (again). Also FYI you should not use that little torx head bolt in the center of the belt tensioner . . . you should use a 1/2 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar with a 15mm socket on the pulley nut to move the tensioner counterclockwise when slipping the belt on or off.
The SRT uses the Torx head on the tensioner to slacken the belt, and you should use the proper size Torx bit it's the largest one that just goes on. There are many stories on here of the Torx socket getting stripped because the bit used was too large.
The NA uses a 17mm hex boss on the tensioner to relieve the belt tension.
Last edited by onehundred80; Jul 14, 2015 at 12:09 PM.