My car is in the shop because of the rattling sound associated with either SC bearing failure or idler pulley failure - the people at the shop told me that i need to replace the idler pulley and belt tensioner assembly.

Here is my question: will the pulley saver kit replace the idler pulley and Belt tensioner assembly? The OEM parts cost considerably more than the aftermarket Needwings setup.

Thanks alot guys!

 

The PSK replaces the tiny idler pulley, the pulley on the tensioner, but not the tensioner itself. Last time I checked you can get the tensioner assembly aftermarket, which is a little cheaper.

 

I appreciate the reply - the guy at the shop quoted me 350 for the belt pensioner assembly part. Is anyone very familiar with the idler pulley failures? do i really need a completely new belt tensioner assembly?

 

ACDelco 38174 Drive Belt Tensioner~2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT 6 3.2L

Is this the belt tensioner?

 

Normally it's just the idler pulley bearing as far as I know
It looks like that is the part, maybe someone will chime in and confirm

2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK32 AMG Parts - OE Discount Parts


This is the SLK one, which is $200 cheaper than the SRT6 one, at the same place WTF !!!!

 

I was about to reply to this, and then somehow I close my browser...so let's start again.

The link didn't work for me, but I have included a link to Needswings who has the belt tensioner for sale (HERE). I know this is a direct replacement as installed one myself two weeks ago on my car.

If you have the PSK kit already the pulley that comes with that kit for the tensioner will replace the plastic pulley that comes on the tensioner. This tensioner is better (IMO) than the OEM as it replaces the shaft tensioner piece with a more traditional cast hex head to remove the tension.

From what it sounds like you are just worried about a pulley failure. If that is the case, the PSK will replace all the necessary pullies and will work just fine to help avoid an idler pulley failure. It even adds a little belt wrap to the S/C. Rob sells them for those with the 178 crank pulley as well as the 181/185mm pullies. If you have a stock crank pulley and stock S/C pulley you shouldn't have to worrya bout idler pulley failure as those are a result of the larger diameter crank pullies.

-Matt

 

If you have a stock crank pulley, you shouldn't have to worry about the idler or tensioner pulley's AS SOON......

ALL bearings will fail eventually.... oversized crank pulley's just make it happen sooner.... check them regularly!!

 

Thanks for the help guys, i ended up taking it to a shop. My aftermarket warranty is about to expire, and i am having a massive number of things replaced. Been in the shop for over a week now. Repairs include:

- Entirely new AC system components excluding compressor
- All new engine and transmission mounts
- new idler pulley and assembly
- Brake flush
- Oil Change
- New lock actuator and various other electronic components relating to locking system

gearing up for Fall dragons tail!

 

Love my Needswings PSK!