V1 Idler Wheel (Where to Buy?)

[KingChuck24]

So yesterday I had to completely remove the idler wheel from the 2.4l ecotec that I have. This was due to the fact that it was stripped and I could not use a T50 socket because it would keep slipping.

Here is the part I am referring to:

I was wondering if anyone knew where to buy this. I found one but it cost 240 dollars which seems far too expensive for a little wheel. If it is so expensive is there any way to remove the bolt? Is it even a bolt? If it is a bolt I would guess I would need to extract it.

 

[Gtstorey]

If I’m looking at the right part number, crateenginedepot.com shows the bracket for about $100 and in stock but most places say discontinued.
Assuming you are replacing the pulley anyway, I would probably attempt to weld a nut to the head to get it out.

 

[KingChuck24]

If I’m looking at the right part number, crateenginedepot.com shows the bracket for about $100 and in stock but most places say discontinued.
Assuming you are replacing the pulley anyway, I would probably attempt to weld a nut to the head to get it out.

Do you think it is possible to post a link? If this is the one you are referring to it is not this part. It is the assembly just to the right of it in the diagram that is in the picture if that makes any sense.

 

[ctuinstra]

RockAuto is your friend. You'll need a new bolt. It's LEFT-HAND threaded. I marked mine.

Take your pick!

 

[ctuinstra]

Or is could be this one. I'm not sure. But this one is out of stock.

 

[Gtstorey]

Do you think it is possible to post a link? If this is the one you are referring to it is not this part. It is the assembly just to the right of it in the diagram that is in the picture if that makes any sense.

So tensioner pulley bracket not idler. Idler pulleys are fixed.

 

[Gtstorey]

If you want to replace the entire assembly it looks like carid has the cheapest I see.

ACDelco® 12583180 - GM Original Equipment™ Drive Belt Tensioner

GM Original Equipment™ Drive Belt Tensioner - Part Number 12583180 by ACDelco. Available in Parts Department at www.carid.com

www.carid.com

You might be able to cut flats on the outside of head of the bolt, apply some heat and unscrew it that way, knowing that it is a left.hand thread.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

That is the idler pulley, not the tensioner pulley which looks like this:

As @ctuinstra indicated, the idler pulley (wheel and bearing) is available on Rockauto for cheap. The left hand treaded bolt just needs to be removed - righty-loosey not lefty-loosey. Looks like someone cranked on it lefty-loosey and stripped out the T50.

BTW, Ace Hardware carries an assortment of lefthand thread bolts as a replacement.

 

[Gtstorey]

At this point I’m not sure what part he is looking for. The link in post 3 would indicate it’s part of the tensioner assembly from an LSJ. But since he has an aftermarket supercharger assembly, it’s hard to say exactly what he needs.

 

[Rttoys]

Maybe an adjustable tensioner from zzp?