SNOMAX

iTrader: (14)

While working on my belts, I have stripped out the bolt holding the idler pulley down. Just to clarify, it's not the belt tensioner but the nut that holds the idler pulley on.

I can't get the bolt off--it's never been off the car in 158K miles--so it's pretty well stuck.

I also tried "Bolt-Out", a craftsman product, but the bolt remover won't stay on the idler pulley nut.

Any suggestions or alternate ways of pulling this thing off?

Thanks in advance...

DR-Max

iTrader: (3)

Use PB Penetrating Oil. Your local auto parts should have it. Let it soak in for a while and try it again.

njmodi

iTrader: (4)

I'm sure you are working from inside the passenger side wheel-well - but in case you aren't, that;s the best way to get to that nut.

See if you can get some vice-grips around it... it really shouldn't be on that tight.

maxmillion211

iTrader: (1)

You might have to pull the whole assembly off the car to get it off. Its a real tight fit down there and you might not be able to get a pair of vise grips around the bolt

bhmax16

You should be able to access it right through the wheel well. Zap it off with a 3/8s impact wrench if you have to (1/2 would be a bit much).

bhmax16

You should be able to access it right through the wheel well. Zap it off with a 3/8s impact wrench if you have to (1/2 would be a bit much).