FJ Cruisers of Northern California

It's a Pulley Party! (Part 2)

Revived the old thread and am starting a new one! those of us with rigs whose pulleys have failed or are interested in replacing them before failure should get on it and post up interest!

Old Thread: http://norcalfjs.com/forum/topics/its-a-pulley-party-91309

Im going to order the parts from Rockauto.com and it'll total out to about $200 shipped for:

GATES Part # 36174 x1

GATES Part # 36173 x2

DAYCO Part # 5070835 x1 (belt)

GATES Part # 38411 x1 (belt tensioner)

the belt change isnt necessary but i figured as im around 75k i might as well change it out since ill be in there.

Maybe we can turn this into a whole install day too if anyone has anything else to install.

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Permalink Reply by Maximus (Max) on March 1, 2013 at 3:38pm

That looks like an epic spot to me especially if we can get the fee waived.

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Permalink Reply by Aeon on March 2, 2013 at 11:12am

Bonus. I'd have no excuse not to show up as thats local to me.

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on March 2, 2013 at 9:49pm

I have two brand new OEM Serpertine V-belts if anyone need/want them.

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on March 2, 2013 at 11:56pm

I did a research on the FJ belt tensioner pulley only and not the belt tensioner assembly (with frame)
The Gates part number is W0133-1828652 though the price is almost the same as the part number 38411 tensioner assembly.

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Permalink Reply by Maximus (Max) on March 8, 2013 at 11:35am

Nestor, so those part numbers i put up on the first post are good to go? as im going to order today sometime, also i wouldnt mind going back to the OEM belt if you still have it available (price?). will you be joining us for this install day? i sure know that i could use your expertise!

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Permalink Reply by NestahEdition on March 8, 2013 at 10:05pm

Yes, those P/N's are good.

My OEM belts are now allocated. Not sure yet if I can make it to the install meet.

The general is planning to go to Millbrae.

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Permalink Reply by Maximus (Max) on March 9, 2013 at 7:09pm

Perfect they are on their way, bummer man bring her to the install day!

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Permalink Reply by Red Leader aka DaveF2 on March 4, 2013 at 12:51pm

Just a FYI, in most cases it's cheaper to buy the whole tensioner assembly.

Then just change the pulley over as it's a bit more work to remove the whole thing. Just remember the bolt is reverse threaded, righty loosey, lefty tighty in this case ;o).

Also, I've seen a few Gates and Goodyear Gatorback belts fail not too long after installation (Cowboy at high sierra a couple years back), do yourself a favor and get a genuine Toyota belt, they are pricey but last a long time.

Changed my original at 78,000 and it was still in pretty good shape, I only changed it because I was doing my pulleys.

Dave

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Permalink Reply by Overlander36 on March 8, 2013 at 6:04pm

Are you saying to buy the OEM tensioner and then switch only the pulley (which would leave you with an unsealed bearing)? Or will the sealed bearing from the Gates tensioner fit on the OEM tensioner?