Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 15:12:42 GMT From: Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: NG 900 2.0 engine idler pulley question
On 26 Jan 2002 20:08:34 -0700, andrewunix <agreenbunopsamAMnyx.net> wrote: >I have a NG 900 2.3i, and one of the idler puller's disintegrated today >while I was driving it. I won't have a quote on the repair until Monday. >Is this an easy thing to replace myself after it's failed, or should I >leave that in the hands of a (considerably moreso than myself) skilled >mechanic? I bet that the drive belt should be replaced too, in addition to >the pulleys. Pulleys are about $35 each, belt about the same. It is not difficult to do, but I'm told that you can spend some time trying to get the lower bolt/pulley installed. I am more familiar with the 2.0 - I don't know if there are major differences. >Is there an aftermarket replacement pulley that's more durable than the >OEM? Not that I've heard of. Bob