Subject	assuming you are referring to the timing belt idler
Posted by	spyhunterTT(nj) on July 29, 2010 at 5:55 AM
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In Reply To	3 blocks from home, idler pulley sheared clean off (n/m) posted by turboz32 on July 29, 2010 at 01:44 AM
Message	The reason for failure is not fatigue, it's improper installation of the timing belt. There is a specific tension that must be on the belt when cold. As the engine warms up, it expands slightly, putting additional stress on the belt and idlers. Once the automagic tensioner is maxed out, it's game over. The belt won't stretch. Alex
Follow Ups	3 blocks from home, idler pulley sheared clean off (n/m) - turboz32 01:44:32 07/29/10 Wow. That's pretty crazy. - pearlwhite94ttz 02:06:11 07/29/10 It's a common problem. - DVDBURN (MD) 02:35:14 07/29/10 Right answer, wrong vendor. Order from Kyle at IPP - pearl5 10:03:34 07/29/10 I think you have BDE and RameyZ mixed up. (n/m) - MixManMash 10:08:55 07/29/10 Yep, thank you for correcting me. (n/m) - pearl5 10:15:20 07/29/10 Re: Wow. That's pretty crazy. - wrxfl 08:13:12 07/29/10 probable cause? - aliaZ 08:34:00 07/29/10 assuming you are referring to the timing belt idler - spyhunterTT(nj) 05:55:28 07/29/10 agreed - aliaZ 07:48:25 07/29/10 RameyZ idler studs adds that extra piece of mind though. (n/m) - ZiNnYc 09:29:12 07/29/10 Awesome! Extra brain mass included w/ the RameyZ studs! FTW! (n/m) - evan_aggie 10:36:58 07/29/10 lol! Nice. - Z_Cherub 10:44:16 07/29/10 agreed (n/m) - aliaZ 12:44:02 07/29/10 Re: RameyZ idler studs adds that extra piece of mind though. - canyoncarver 08:42:51 07/30/10 Theyre chock full of magic (n/m) - ZiNnYc 09:30:02 07/30/10 although there was one idiot who shall remain - spyhunterTT(nj) 06:18:35 07/30/10 Antonio? (n/m) - aliaZ 09:11:41 07/30/10 you guys are ruthless (n/m) - ZiNnYc 09:29:12 07/30/10 True but... - DVDBURN (MD) 10:46:53 07/29/10 oops, forgot... - DVDBURN (MD) 10:50:26 07/29/10 I don't recall the tensioner needing any adjustment - MrPulldown(Tahoe) 12:58:41 07/29/10 oops - aliaZ 13:16:29 07/29/10 I remember now - MrPulldown(Tahoe) 16:09:42 07/29/10 Did you rotate it around like it says in step 47? (n/m) - Broke_as_**** 17:19:17 07/29/10 I have also seen that when putting the upper pulley on - Spddracer 21:29:42 07/29/10
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