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Can the idler pulley be the problem on my car because when i brake the car dies?
The idler pulley has nothing to do with the brakes. If the idler pulley is bad it could throw or break a belt, and then your engine will stop.
What is the name of the pulley on a 1997 dodge stratus 2.5 V6?
There is a crankshaft pulley, alternator pulley, power steering pump pulley, AC pulley, idler pulley, tensioner pulley, etc.
What is Air pump whine on 2005 trailblazer?
Probably not the air pump. Could be the power steering pump or the tensioner pulley or maybe the idler pulley.
What could be making a whining noise from the engine of your 2005 trailblazer could it be the ac condencer or water pump?
The idler pulley is notorious in the TB for going bad. It is an easy, cheap fix. The power steering pump would be next on the list, so check to see if you are low on power steering fluid (which causes the pump to whine). If the fluid level is good, go with the idler pulley replacement.
What does idler pulley look like on 2004 Jeep liberty?
It is one of those small round items that the belt rides on. The idler is not attached to an accessory such as the power steering or alternator.
Where is the idler pulley on a 1996 Chevy Cavalier?
I don't believe there is an idler pulley on that model, just a tensioner pulley
What causes power steering pump in KIA 2004 Sedona to make noise?
I had a similar noise and had the idler pulley replaced. Noise still there and mechanic said it was probably the bearings in the pump, probably from overtightening the belt.
Why would 97 grand prix GTP make noises like it needs power steering fluid but does not the noise does not change with steering it is constant how do you know if belt tensioner or idler pulley is bad?
the pulley is bad when it stops moving
1992 thunderbird sc 3.8 liter car makes a loud noise but will not when power steering belt is removed you have replaced power steering pump to no avail you can find no pulley locked up please help?
change the idler pulley
How long can you drive your car if the idler pulley is broken?
If an idler pulley is broken, I would advise not to drive it anywhere. It would effect the power steering, water pump, alternator and coolant fan causing you to get stuck on the road and possibly cost many more $$ in damage.
How does the idler pulley look on a jeep motor?
In an Inline 6 Jeep engine, the idler pulley is located to the right of the A/C pulley. It is a smooth pulley, not a grooved one.
WHAT PULLEY DO I loosen to get single drive belt on?
If you are referring to the Serpentine belt, you loosen no pulley. You simply remove tension from the belt. The tension is applied by the Idler Pulley. Pry the idler back and remove the belt.If you are referring to the Serpentine belt, you loosen no pulley. You simply remove tension from the belt. The tension is applied by the Idler Pulley. Pry the idler back and remove the belt.
