Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Belt tensioner problem

[PullinRam]

Well the bearing has once again gone south on my belt tensioner. I checked with my buddy at the dealer and his computer shows that he can only order and entire assembly and his price is over $150! The last time this bearing went bad i was able to get just the roller with a new bearing for dirt cheap. Of course i can't remember where i got it. If someone has a part # for just the roller on the tensioner or knows where i can get just that part, it would be great!





Thanks in advance.

 

[calexander]

Auto zone or advanced can order just the roller, I got one a few months ago. Forget which place it was.

 

[NIsaacs]

Napa should have both in stock, the pulley or complete unit. Not sure if the first gen. is the same or not. Part # for the 1st. gen. pulley is Napa-- 209765, inside the box is OEM Dayco # 00122. The 1st. gen complete unit is Napa # 38157 for $140. 00, however it is heavier duty than the OEM. My 1st. gen. OEM complete unit is Dayco # 3912254.





"NICK"

 

[PullinRam]

Thanks for the info! I'll be calling advanced auto tomorrow for the pulley.





Thanks again,

Jeff

 

[DPinkston]

You can search Advance Auto Parts online at advancautoparts.com. Even check to see what local store may have your item in stock.

Danny

 

[PullinRam]

Really? I'll have to check out their site. Thanks again







Jeff

 

[BigBadDodge]

I bought the Heavy Duty Cummins Idler Puller from Practical Solutions Diesel Products about 4 years ago and have had no problems at all since then. Great product with great customer service, they sent it out when I called and trusted me to follow up with the check.





Practical Solutions





BBD

 

[Piersol]

What concerns me more than the bearing is the tensioner spring. So it may not be a bad idea to get the whole thing. My dad had a cadillac that the tensioner spring broke and left him stranded.