Author Topic: FS: Alternator Idler Pulley Bearings  (Read 3352 times)

October 07, 2008, 01:31:37 am

vanbcguy

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FS: Alternator Idler Pulley Bearings
« on: October 07, 2008, 01:31:37 am »
I've got an '80s 1.6TD with AC, it has the alternator driven off the AC compressor via a short belt with an idler pulley.  The bearing in mine was toast causing it to rattle and chew up belts.  Cost for a new pulley - $65!  Seems a bit much...

Well, I found the bearings and grabbed a stash of them.  I've replaced mine already using a bench vise and a socket as a press, took maybe 20 minutes and the problem is gone!

The bearings are a sealed ball bearing good for up to 15,000 RPM.  They're the same type as the factory ones, meant for the same application.

I've got a bunch of extra bearings - $10 including shipping to anywhere in Canada or the US, or 2 for $15.  PM if you're interested...


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Reply #1October 07, 2008, 03:51:11 pm

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FS: Alternator Idler Pulley Bearings
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2008, 03:51:11 pm »
Guessing these are the front bearings only, or are fronts/rears interchangeable.

I'm in for one, possibly two if they interchange. I have a noisy alternator!

Reply #2October 07, 2008, 05:13:24 pm

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FS: Alternator Idler Pulley Bearings
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2008, 05:13:24 pm »
He is talking about the idler pulley bearing.
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