Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 04:15:44 GMT From: Bob <uctraingnospamanet.com> Subject: Re: 1999 9-3 Alternator Pulley Noise
On 26 Jan 2006 14:33:38 -0800, "darthpup" <amchitkanospamexcite.com> wrote: >How hard can it be to fit a new bearing? Here in Virginia they will >rebuild the whole mess for fifty dollars. There is nothing critical >here. Actually a good ball bearing would probably do better than a >sintered bronze one. FWIW - If you have not replaced the upper idler pulley in 45K miles or if you do not know when it was done, replace it and the belt. Check the water pump pulley (bearing) for wear while you are in there.
