Unfortunately for me, because the idler pulley mounting bolt was loose ... a noisy serpentine belt does indicate something's wrong with the drive belt system. But the belt may not be the culprit.

These are the three stock idler pulleys on the ’03-’04 Cobra’s accessory drive system ... to put extra tension on the supercharger belt, which helps prevent belt slip and lost boost.

Idler pulleys are used to route the serpentine ... A: No, we do not recommend attempting to drive if your serpentine belt or belt tensioner is not functioning correctly. If you get stuck on ...

The Style Track kit is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and features two idler pulleys ... and even 10-rib belts and pulleys are available) provide enough power transmission to drive nearly any ...

However, the idea of a serpentine belt drive system has serious ... We also opted for a new idler and tensioner assembly because the bearings in these pulleys are usually nearly dead.

Like all things mechanical, the serpentine belt tensioner and idler pulley on C5 engines will eventually wear, develop play, and require replacement. A slight squeaking noise coming from either ...

A drive under load develops a difference ... is the tension set by an adjustable idler pulley. Pretension prevents belt slack-side sagging and ensures proper tooth meshing. In most cases, timing ...