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Seized tensioner pulley

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by dadwheeler, Feb 18, 2019.

  1. Feb 18, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    I just changed out a stuck tensioner pulley on my 2003 v8. Used the same bolt and outside washer. New pulley will not move at all. Should there be a bushing on either side?
    The tension is great so I hate to change out the entire assembly?
     
  2. Feb 18, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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  3. Feb 18, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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    Thank you very much for the prompt reply. The diagram does help a bit. I removed the washer on the old pulley (it is large and seats on the pulley rather than the bearing; whereas it did seat on the bearing of the old pulley) and viola' the pulley moves. More noise now than what got this started. From the diagram it looks like there is a washer/bushing on the engine side of the pulley so I guess that will be my next move.
     
  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 3:46 AM
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    Post up some pics of your work.
     
  5. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    Are you sure the noise isn't coming from another pulley?
     
  6. Feb 19, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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    Well I checked all the pulleys when I had the S belt off and they all seem to be in pretty good shape. I need to do a water test again as the belt has gone several hundred miles slipping over the stuck pulley and the smooth side is quite glazed. A new belt is probably in order.
     

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