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Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on
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one of the pullies on my engine doesnt sound smooth, it sounds like something is rubbing somewhere on it. I think it is either my vortech supercharger pulley or the idler pulley, but i cant tell for sure. I called a few places and they said that most likely its only the idler, but i was curious to know if anyone has had a similar problem, or can offer any insight into what the problem may be. Thanks
Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on
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Its most likely your idler pulley. Just pull the belt and check the bearings. If its the vortech pulley you may wanna check it out more and you may even have to have it sent in. It cost around $300 for them to rebuild it(new seals and bearings and what not).
Posted by TRY2PAZ (Member # 97) on
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Exactly what the guy above said. don't buy another vortech idler, there is an aftermarket vendor that makes then. Gabe knows. Are you coming on sunday? I can check it out then.
Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on
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Originally posted by TRY2PAZ:
Exactly what the guy above said. don't buy another vortech idler, there is an aftermarket vendor that makes then. Gabe knows. Are you coming on sunday? I can check it out then.
I should be there on sunday Brian. I will probably go to speed merchant later this week and have them look at it, since they are the ones that put it in. Any idea how much the after market vendor charges? and what is the name of the vendor? Thanks
Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on
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Mark, I can check it out for you if you like. Lemme know(Blu50Stang@aol.com).
Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on
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Originally posted by Blu50Stang:
Mark, I can check it out for you if you like. Lemme know(Blu50Stang@aol.com).
Thanks Ross, if i dont get it looked at tomorrow i'll still have my car with me at the cruise on sunday and you and/or brian can take a look at it there. Are you going to be at the cruise?
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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Originally posted by 88gt:
Thanks Ross, if i dont get it looked at tomorrow i'll still have my car with me at the cruise on sunday and you and/or brian can take a look at it there. Are you going to be at the cruise?
you bringing the blue car out too?
Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
you bringing the blue car out too?
should I? i might have a friend drive it. If someone is interested in buying it then i'll definately bring it also.
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on
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yeah bring it out anyways. Just have Ambler drive it. I have a friend thats interested, but he has to sell his 70 coupe that we posted in the ford sale section
Posted by 88gt (Member # 579) on
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Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
yeah bring it out anyways. Just have Ambler drive it. I have a friend thats interested, but he has to sell his 70 coupe that we posted in the ford sale section
Ok, i'll probably bring it then. Will you friend be there to look at it?