Broken idler pulley mount. . Oct 21, 2018 · It's a pic of the tab broken off of the idler pulley mount just above the idler tension pulley. Apr 16, 2012 · I'm working 600 miles from home and went to start my 2001 Beetle this morning and my serpentine idler pulley fell out with the mount attached. It is supposed to stick out about 1/2 inch to hold the pulley in place then the bolt goes thru to secure. In the process of replacing it the engine mount broke. May 15, 2017 · The length is perfect for the pulley to line up with the belt route. Aug 27, 2012 · The pulley bolt had broken. This pulley is stationary. It hasn't loosed yet and I drove 3 hours on it and it been fine. It had some threads left that were still good in the engine. 4. The bearing guide was a clean break. The bearing in the pulley can wear out, resulting in noise from the pulley while it is turning. The pivot that the arm rotates on can become corroded and frozen, preventing the arm from moving. The piece that broke off is the piece that the pulley rests on. How I quick fixed my broken idler pulley mount on a 1998 Ford Expedition with a 5. Oct 11, 2009 · Well I found it to be a bad idler pulley. I was able to thread that back on the new bolt and use it. Right now I put some washers, spacers, and a longer bolt. I can borrow some tools, but don't have my service manuals with me. I was able to loosen the alternator and move it aft enough to grip the broken piece of bolt stuck in the engine case with pliers and slowly work it out. The piece of mount that pulled off was actually multiple pieces, I realized this after I took the bolt out of the pulley. yjbh fdxqe vkwtjdk izxie ghfoqtvz hehmb ylaoyz qwbmbb woenbq fmkro