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Driving with a bad idler pulley can vary in duration depending on the severity of the issue, but it's generally advisable to limit driving as much as possible. A failing idler pulley can lead to belt misalignment, increased wear on the serpentine belt, or even belt failure, which can cause engine overheating or loss of Power Steering. If you notice unusual noises or performance issues, it's best to address the problem promptly to avoid further damage. Ideally, you should have it repaired as soon as possible.
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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 can cause Acura 2007 high noise when running?
An accessory drive belt idler pulley bearing going bad.
Drive belt from engine to mower deck on craftsman mower won't stay on idler pulley?
you probably have a bad bearing
What does the idler pulley on a Jeep 4.0L connect to on the motor?
The idler pulley is a unit connected to the engine via a brace or bracket. This part merely routs the belt in a certain direction and, if bad, will cause a failure of the total serpentine system or cause belt wear as with any bad pulley in the system.
Why does a 1991 Ford Expolorer make a whirring or spaceship like sound from the area of the idler pulley during idling and acceleration even though the idler pulley has been replaced?
you have another pulley and that the tensioner pulley and it is spring loaded and it keeps the belts and pulleys tighten .If its bad it will cause that sound
What is the signs of bad idler pulley Chevy ZR2 2000?
The idle or pulley will have movement in it, when the engine is shut off. It can also have a visible wobble while the engine is running.
What makes the pulleys squeak on 1996 Pontiac sunfire?
This is almost always caused by worn drive belts. Replace all the belts at the same time. If it has a serpentine belt, then replace it. Be sure and check the idler pulley to make sure the squeak is not coming from the idler pulley itself. Another possibility is a bad alternator, water pump, or power steering pump. Check them all.
What is the belt routing on a 1997 GMC Yukon?
There should be a sticker under the hood on the radiator support that shows proper belt routing. Alo check belt tensioner for weakness and idler pulley bearings for wear. They go bad very often. The belt goes over the alt,under the idler pulley,over the a.c. comp,under the crank pulley,on the inside of water pump, and around tensioner pulley. There should be a sticker under the hood on the radiator support that shows proper belt routing. Alo check belt tensioner for weakness and idler pulley bearings for wear. They go bad very often. The belt goes over the alt,under the idler pulley,over the a.c. comp,under the crank pulley,on the inside of water pump, and around tensioner pulley.
What is wrong when alternator belt melt?
Usually its a bad a/c compressor bearing or idler pulley. Something is stopped and its melted the belt.
Dodge neon sxt squeeling?
Engine? bad serpentine belt? bad bearing in a belt driven accessory i.e. alternator, a/c compressor. idler pulley? belt tensioner? etc. Drive train? front pads need replacement? bad wheel bearing? cv joint?
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
What does a bad idler pulley sound like on a 2006 Mitsubishi raider?
A bad idler pulley on a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider typically produces a high-pitched squeaking or grinding noise. This sound may become more pronounced when the engine is running, especially under load. You might also hear a rattling noise if the pulley is severely worn or damaged. If these sounds are present, it's advisable to inspect the pulley and associated components for wear or failure.
