tweaked idler pulley

boonmariachi · Post by **boonmariachi** » 29 Jan 2012, 13:53

so i've gotten everything fixed. then the belt started walking off the alternator pulley!!!

so many problems with this car......then i take a closer look and the idler pulley is tweaked!!! so how do i get this off, of course i can't find anything on it so please help me out!!!

Post by **rspi** » 29 Jan 2012, 13:57

What does TWEEKED mean? It's not sitting straight? It should have a bolt on the front of it.

boonmariachi · Post by **boonmariachi** » 29 Jan 2012, 14:05

tweeked means not sitting straight and aligned with alternator pulley as you can see in the picture, there's a cover on the middle of the pulley but can't seem to get it off!!

Post by **rspi** » 29 Jan 2012, 14:09

IDK, maybe someone will help soon. I'll check my repair manual.

Post by **precopster** » 29 Jan 2012, 15:34

Always thought that "tweaked" meant modified for more performance, sometimes by a backyarder. ie: I have a cool ride with a "tweaked" motor.

Guess I'll have to look out for that in future!!

Post by **regent** » 29 Jan 2012, 15:41

Your idler pulley does look quite offset on the image. See attached file for idler positioning - hope this is your case; if you have a different engine please specify engine type (e.g. B5252FS) and I will post another procedure.
Cheers!

Post by **Pauloil** » 29 Jan 2012, 17:00

yours looks shot and out of alignment. get new one and all should be well, and your belt will last longer!

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 29 Jan 2012, 17:02

I'm not sure if it's tweaked- there are grooves on the belt that should keep it on.
I'm wondering if the tensioner is worn out, not putting enough pressure on the belt?
It would be very hard to lift- you really can't lift it without a tool.

dwyerob · Post by **dwyerob** » 29 Jan 2012, 18:04

One of your pulleys is wrong, either the alternator or idler. I bought an alternator with a pulley that had a spacer on it that pulled it away from the other pulleys. Your picture looks exactly like mine did. I had to order a pulley from the dealer but you could find one in a junk yard. Hope this helps.

Rob

byeboy · Post by **byeboy** » 29 Jan 2012, 19:34

I see that bolt cover in the (great!) attachment. How does one remove that cover to get to the bolt? The pulley could be shot, with the center hole wallowed out, which would also explain its lop-sidedeness...but I doubt it...