idler pulley

Mar 02, 2005 1 Replies

Had to replace the alternator/fan idler pulley.Part seemed excessively expensive. How much should it have cost?


I repaired the idler pulley on my 3.2L V6 engine last week. The bearing disintegrated.

The pricing for the pulley was like this: Online - about $62 Through a friend at a Subaru dealership - about $50 At O'Reilly Auto Parts - $15 for a plastic, substandard fit part Just the bearing - $8 at a local bearing supplier.

I went with the bearing replacement. Took about 15 minutes to press the new bearing into the pulley and install everything including the belt.

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