Hi all, I believe that either an idler pulley or the tensioner pulley has bad bearings.
The truck is an '08 1500 qc 4x4 5.7 that just rolled over 67k miles. Is this normal for the age?

Should I just replace all idler pulleys and the belt at the same time? And is this maintenance achievable in a day? (I have done all previous work myself on the truck, plugs/brakes etc.)

Thanks.

 

Belt, idler pullys and tensioner, can all be done in under 30 minutes. I'd replace them all as a set.
Take mobile phone pics of the belt routing,so you can replace it correctly.
Al.

 

2nd 3rd 4th and 5th that. When I did mine I ended up looking for a web pic of the front of truck engine. Drove me CRAZY------this really can't be that difficult.

Have Fun!!!

OH yah, if you can, get a Goodyear Gatorback belt.

 

I like Gates belts personally... things never fail me...

 

Ha ha ha sounds like there's a good story behind your post Gone Fishin lol ;-)
Al.

 

Thank you all for the information. I will try to see what parts I can get in time. As it is getting annoying listening to the sound every time I drive and its supposed to be nice and warm this weekend in New England so I am looking to do it before the cold weather returns.

Thanks again.

 

If you wait too long, the pulley will seize and you'll be walking