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Old May 6, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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idler pulley replacement

hey guys i recently found out that dave b doesnt work at nissan anymore

is there anyone else i can contact to order new replacement parts


my problem is every time i start my car its squeals so loud

and my mechanic says i have to replace the whole pulley system that the

serpentine belt wraps around
Old May 6, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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I just have an aftermarket pulley from Autozone, No problems and it's been over a year. About $20.
Old May 6, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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yea autozone or napa sounds fine. dave b left a long time ago i heard.
Old May 6, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by beefster
hey guys i recently found out that dave b doesnt work at nissan anymore

is there anyone else i can contact to order new replacement parts


my problem is every time i start my car its squeals so loud

and my mechanic says i have to replace the whole pulley system that the

serpentine belt wraps around
You sure your belts just aren't going bad?
Old May 6, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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I would be surprised. If a entire system (whatever that really means) had to be replaced.
For belts or any other oem parts- new source. Calling the is easier until they can hammer outdone navigation issues on the website.
www.nissanpartsasap.com
Old May 6, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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The belt needs to be replaced too but the mechanic said the main problem came from the idler
Old May 6, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 03VQMAX
I just have an aftermarket pulley from Autozone, No problems and it's been over a year. About $20.
yep I did mine last summer with the autozone pulley... so far about 15K and no problems what so ever
Old May 6, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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DaveB has passed on the maxima.org discount onto this thread >>> http://forums.maxima.org/dealership-...ntonio-tx.html
Old May 7, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Try your belts first like most everyone has suggested, it will save some $$.

Some mechanics aren't familiar enough with these cars to know it's only a loose &/or old belt.
Old May 7, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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thanks guys

is it an easy diy job

or should i just go to a mechanic
Old May 7, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Just have to loosen the idler pully to get slack in the belts, pay attention to how they are routed then reinstall. Tighten the idler pullies and off you go. I would check the FSM to be sure.
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