Re: 405 Mi16 Idler pulley
Ned Bagno (nbagno@hooked.net)
Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:59:52 -0700
Robert Cullemore wrote:
>
> > Ned Bagno (nbagno@hooked.net)
> > Fri, 15 Nov 1996 21:00:44 +0500
> >
> > Don't need the alternator, I had mine rebuilt at a local shop. Took it
> > out in a supermarket parking lot and the guy rebuilt (replaced the
> > diodes) in about an hour. I had 2 tensioner pullys go out in the last
> > 2 years. I now keep one as a spare. Expensive
>
> Ned, (or anyone else who has done this)
> Could you pass along any hints/suggestions for the job of replacing the
> tensioner pulley. I just got one the other day and was going to change
> it this weekend along with the thermostat/temp. sending unit.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Robert Cullemore
> 89 405 Mi16
Just take off the tire and the plastic wheel well cover. The pully is
loosened by the bolt in the center and slap on a new one! There is a
square hole where you put a wrench to tighten the belt. You will need
to loosen the alternator adjustment to loosen the belt.