2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley

[radixr]

Has anyone had trouble with this pulley going bad? What were the symptoms?

I'm hearing a strange noise that sounds somewhat like a bad bearing. It's most noticable when the engine is cold. I'm sure it's not the air conditioning compressor pulley.

Thanks, Dave

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1996 Dodge 2500 4X4 SC, SLT, Cummins 12V, 5-spd. , JRE 4" exhaust (my kitty ran away into the woods and the muffler fell off!), TST 280 HP/685 Ft-Lb Uprate Kit, AFC Spring Kit, Horton Fan Clutch, Jacobs/Ram Exhaust Brake, MagHytec Differential Cover, Prime-Loc, Rancho RS9000 Shocks, Combo Gauge, K&N Air Filter, Brite-Box, Geno's finger-touch oil pan drain plug, Optima Yellow Tops, no turbo silencer ring, full-time fog lights.

 

[RHARVEY]

I have!!!! I heard a squeal coming from the engine compartment. I released the tension and spun the pulley and it felt tight. Also according to the Dodge desiel mech. , if you hear a squeak when you release the tension, it needs to be replaced.
It takes about 20 minutes to change. A tip that I got was to remove the radiator overflow bottle(long flat screw driver behind the bottle and lift up on the bottle) before releasing the tension so that it has room to release all the tension. Here local it cost me $148. 00 tax and all, but at moparsforless(Advantage Dodge,New Mexico 800-748-2139), it was $105 before tax.
Let me know if you need any more information. .

Rick

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RICK
97 2500,CC,5 SPEED, 3. 54 Limited Slip,Psychotty System,K&N, Pre-Turbo ISSPRO 3" Pyrometer & Boost Guage,Silencer Ring Removed
15,000 RBW 5th Wheel Hitch,25' Excel 5th Wheel,Rancho RSX17000 Shocks,Amsoil Dealer,Straight Piped

[This message has been edited by RHARVEY (edited 04-03-2001). ]

 

[Alan Reagan]

Practical solutions has their new heavy duty one for $59. It has replaceable bearings in case you are interested.
http://www.psdieselproducts. bizland.com/

 

[Archive]

Great people to deal with at Practical Solutions 403-727-5144. I purchased my boost module from them. Sent them my check and sooner than I expected, the big brown truck showed up. I need to get the grid heater, pully and the high idler.

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with 305/70R16, Smittybuilt stainless steps, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!!

 

[RHARVEY]

What the dealer told me was that if the tensioner spring squeaks when you release the tension, the spring has a problem. I too was going to buy just the wheel,but after I heard that I was concerned about it. I have had this dealer do a bunch of work and I trust what the mech. says.

Rick

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RICK
97 2500,CC,5 SPEED, 3. 54 Limited Slip,Psychotty System,K&N, Pre-Turbo ISSPRO 3" Pyrometer & Boost Guage,Silencer Ring Removed
15,000 RBW 5th Wheel Hitch,25' Excel 5th Wheel,Rancho RSX17000 Shocks,Amsoil Dealer,Straight Piped

 

[BigDaddy]

$148. 00 OUCH #ad


radixr,

I installed my HD Idler Pulley last week #ad

Go to Gordon at Practical Solutions. You won't be sorry.

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<font color=forestgreen>2000</font> DODGE <font color=forestgreen>RAM</font>, <font color=forestgreen>2500 HD</font>, 4x4 SLT, Reg. Cab, <font color=forestgreen>Forest Green</font>, Agate interior, Cummins ISB, Auto, Shift-on-the-Fly (241HD), 4. 10 Anti-slip Rear, ABS, Trailer Tow Group, Camper Group, Michelin; DC: Fog Lights Kit, Tow Rings, Under Rail Bedliner, VentVisors, Splash Guards, Cold Weather Cover, & Mats.
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BigDaddy's Ram New England RamRiggers #ad

 

[radixr]

I just talked to Gordon at Practical Solutions and you guys are right! He is sending me the HD idler pulley right away which means he is trusting me with payment. I like to be trusted. #ad


I hope he adds more products so I can deal with him again. Thanks for all your replys. I think this pulley is my problem and the "solution" is on it's way. #ad

 

[DieselB59]

Mine went bad at about 36000 miles. I bought a new one (pre TDRoundtable) and put it on and she's still okay. Mine squawked like a nestful of birds when cold and damp. I didn't know where to check. I replaced it on a hunch.

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Chris Timochko
*Association of Diesel Specialists Certified*
AUTO WURKS DIESEL R&D TEAM
1997 5sp 4X4, Rhino Linings, Espar Heater, A. W. D. HX40 turbo, ATS 3pc Manifold, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, A. W. D. Custom Tuned Injection Pump, A. W. D. Intercooler, A. W. D. 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, A. W. D. Water Injection, NOS Diesel Kit, A. W. D. 6" Chrome Exhaust System, BD No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc, Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 305/70/16s. 15. 50@97mph on Goodyear All-Terrain tires.
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[Alan Reagan]

I trust you, man.

 

[BC]

Alan, that was funny.

 

[lschultz]

I think it was Thrusday I ordered two heavy duty idler pulleys from Practical Solutions. He was not set up yet to take credit cards so he said he would have his wife send them that day if I would put him a check in the mail that day. Got busy that day & didn't do it till next day. Saturday night when I got home from work they were there. Now thats what I call service. Looks like they are well made. We will put the first one on my sons 99 when he changes his serpentine belt before long. If the rest of there service is like this was they will do good.

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2000 Dodge 4x4 Quad Cab SWB 5-SP
2001 VW NB TDI
AMSOIL(#504865) DEALER & USER

 

[DGerth]

Also, an aside, be sure to check the bolts that hold the fan pulley to the hub. I recently had a failure of same on my o1.
They fell out causing the fan belt to break. I have never touched these bolts previously, no reason to but I will chk from now on!
dg

 

[ewcmr2]

A little late since you have parts on the way...

It is very simple to remove serpentine belt and spin each bearing bareing item (tensioner, A/C, water pump, fan, alternator) to see which one is noisy.