NEVER Use WD40 On Your Pulley.... Repack It Instead 👌

[@Anthony-rv3hr]

I'll be honest, I didn't even think those bearings were serviceable Great information!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

I wasn’t sure myself.. this was my first time trying it honestly

[@ah6559]

Lots of people were asking what kind of grease, it’s NGLI no. 2 wheel bearing grease, don’t know which brand he’s using but it’s same same. Lucas oil red and tacky NGLI no.2 is a brand if you want one

[@Tintguy1985]

Great tip ,. I too did not realize I could service this bearing. Thank you for the FYI

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

Inspired by you, I opened all the bearings on the case and chuck of my Makita impact driver and packed them with chassis grease. Now, that thing runs super smooth and drive heavy duty bugle screws without any struggle. Also, the chuck just feel warm after one day's intense work rather than burning hot like before.

[@Sjmartin666]

Good tip for even brand new idlers..Most only have enough grease in them to keep them from rusting..

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Great point

[@bigst05]

Do it to all mine as well

[@timmy2wires.333]

Learn something new everyday.... (I'm not a mechanic) but it makes sense... thanks for sharing...

[@brokentoolgarage]

I thought I was the only one that did stuff like that. Thanks for sharing!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Gotta save that money 💰

[@2valvegt673]

This is an excellent tip. Not only to save money. But its preventitive maintance.

[@bradvaughan1409]

Great tip. I’ve done this before on mower deck spindles.

[@seastacker8582]

Great vid. WD has so many uses. A lubricant is not one of em. Those idlers can be pricey. Nice way to save a few bucks if you catch it in time.

[@hotrodray6802]

#203 bearing $8.

[@hotrodray6802]

Those pulley bearings are alternator bearing #203 at O'Reilly's. $ 8.

[@PaulDaFox]

Great job! and much nicer sounding after the bearings were re-packed✊🏼🏁

[@bobbyemerson46]

Great tip for sure! I will definitely have to try this.

[@davidbueso3840]

Is funny how I came here for gym pulleys, but hey this video was also educational to watch! Thanks👍

[@FoxcastMedia]

Digging the Lightning content!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thanks for the push btw. I needed it 🙏

[@davidweum]

I just used engine degreaser and a little 3 in 1 silicone spray on my old '86 F150. I could've bought belt dressing. No belt conditioner available. I'll fix it properly in spring. I spilled coolant all over belts. No more stealing belts.

[@1koolblue]

Wish I would have watched this before I changed out my old serpentine belt, I just sprayed lubricant into my pulleys not WD but a real lubricant, did the trick but I’m sure it won’t last. Great info.

[@philliphall5198]

My grand sons repack there brging on mowers and decks every winter and repack the trailers of all kinds 😊, then there ready for summer mowing and farming 😊

[@Rodg470]

That's a great tip. Thanks for sharing I'll definitely will be trying it next time witch will be soon lol its starting making noises yesterday. Keep up with your great video's. There very helpful

[@lorenreyes2855]

Wow thank you very much for your incredible knowledge! I'll be doing this soon just as a precautionary service!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

You’re welcome brother!

[@georgerodsan3197]

Awesome video man. Excatly what I was looking for, thank you!!!

[@joeygordon7265]

I did this last week, I ordered two idler pulley, but I couldn't wait on it... so i pulled the pulley out and tried packing grease into it... I didn't pull the little plate up, but it worked nonetheless.

[@mutangpadan5311]

Hi bro. Appreciate your video. Not a car geek. But I kind of figured out what the rattling or squeek in mine is. Just change the whole beltings just over a mth ago. It’s got to be those bearings.

[@bigmike141]

Great idea...had no idea they could be serviced.

[@chrisdavis7883]

Dannng, great info brew2l! Love this kind of stuff. Thanks man!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Anytime brother 👍

[@dyolf10]

Awesome video, thanks saved me some money, what type of grease you used?

[@youngladd3281]

That stuff always happens, thanks for sharing.

[@dodgeplow]

By the time you hear it, the rollers are damaged. Yes, you can repack with new grease, but the lifespan is greatly reduced. A cheap best solution is that the bearing can be pressed out and replaced at a fraction of the price of the whole assembly.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

I did mention that in the video 💪

[@dodgeplow]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY Sorry I didn't hear that part. I was trying to watch while being distracted here.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

👌that’s my house every day 😂

[@garylangley4502]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY Try typing a reply with a cat walking on the keyboard. She doesn't spell very good either.

[@jeffa847]

I didn't hear him say that either and was wondering about that. They look similar to skateboard bearings which are cheap as all get out assuming you ignore the marketing hype for super expensive ceramic How would you figure out what bearings needed to go back in and where would you get them?

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

thx for the video ill try this next time before i replace a pulley

[@TekMan05]

Learn something new every day. Good to know next time I have the accessory belt off! Thanks for the vid ✌

[@GreenToFeelBlue]

That's crazy. Mine just started squeaking. How'd you know? They only do it when it's cold.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Mine were horrible when it was cold! Lol

[@GreenToFeelBlue]

What do you think of the Southside Machine subframe connectors? They look like the best idea. Especially if you weld them too.

[@rodcognito002]

My little truck likes to tear up tensioner pulleys. Some thing to do with those 5500 rpm shifts maybe.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

👀💪🔥🔥🔥

[@daveerrington5166]

Been doing this for yrs. Never an issue

[@MorbidThrasher666]

I hope u cleaned the cap also,lol. You sure fixed that thing,thanx for the tip ,im sure it will come in handy one day for homemade fix.

[@jaysonescoe5799]

Damn it Man. We went to school!! Never knew nor thought to repack!!! Those always kinda thought was non serviceable! 🤯

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Welcome to “How to budget” 101 😂

[@reloaded1880]

Like others I didn't know they were serviceable WOW! thanks

[@reloaded1880]

Man I must let you know that your tech tip on this helped my brother and I today. For months we heard this funny noise coming from the engine compartment and never knew what are where it was coming from, so anyway, I checked that pulley and sure bet it was that. Filled it up with grease and noise went away. Just want to say thanks!!

[@johnhegarty1761]

You can also use a grease needle to apply the grease.

[@NorthRacing]

Always good budget info! Love it!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Thanks brother

[@NorthRacing]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY any time brother! About 5 times a week i say screw it im sell my fox cuz im so annyoed with it. But i always think about you and take a step back watch one of ur vids then get back to it! Thanks for the motivation.

[@NorthRacing]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY i got into a car wreck and was hooked on those pain killers for about 5 years. As i was trying to get clean i came across ur channel. Those hard days i just sat and watched your videos, saying one day ill build one. And now been clean over 3 years and got a 93 hatch alitte over a year ago. You have no idea the people you reach and what affect you have! Thank you for everything you do!

[@just2bad07]

Did this on my john deere lawn mower. Bearing was loud before repacking

[@evancole3620]

THANK YOU I JUST STARTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2 VALVE

[@cowabungaw9958]

You're the best! Excellent details

[@cmarchione1]

What brand of grease were you using?

[@philliphall5198]

I use Lucas tacky

[@mustanlab302]

It's like vo tech with shop teach Brew2L. Where's the dumpsters where we all burned one behind 😆

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

😂 they around back ✊😂😂

[@sln583]

Good stuff. I just had to replace one of these on my snow blower.

[@JB-nk6dq]

I would rather stay with my OEM parts, clean em & grease em I will try this very soon! Thank you

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and tip BREW2L, thank you!

[@garylangley4502]

I was curious, so I popped the grease seal off of a new bearing, and I discovered that there was hardly any grease in there. From then on, I grease them even if they are new.

[@jimmywilson1388]

I was wondering why nobody had a video on repacking the bearings… I replaced the alternator on my 96 Ranger and it squeals horrendously for like 2 seconds when I start it up. I believe when I replaced the head gaskets it had a really bad idler pulley and I just forgot about it… The belt seems to be running true so idk… Maybe I’ll start with that bad pulley and go from there…

[@broirhf]

Lucas works great guys

[@philliphall5198]

It’s the best I think 😊

[@jasonhastings5538]

If where you work has a good supply of bearings in the shop!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😆😆😆

[@jrvapor]

Haaa haaa

[@JoeJoe-wp1vv]

What kind of grease did you repack the bearings with?

[@RobS32]

👍. Great mate - just has 5his start on mine

[@95jonas95]

You're a life saver! Thank you so much.

[@Ratgirl505]

Squeaky sound from the smog pump pulley, would this be the same fix?

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

No, this just refers to a free spinning pulley 👍

[@imnota]

The noise you have most likely is internal to your smog pump, the pulley doesn't have a bearing. Now if you manage to dissasemble your pump, there probably is bearings in there where you could apply this fix, but I don't know how doable this is.

[@Ratgirl505]

@@imnota Thanks, going to actually take the smog pump out this spring, more room and all that jazz.

[@foxmulder7616]

What could you spray, as a temporary lubricant? If you can't get it to a shop for a couple days? Anything??

[@alb12345672]

My 96 Explorer has 2. One just like the one you did, but another plastic one on the tensioner, the bearing cover plate was very brittle and broke removing it. It is only $12 though. It was free spinning, very noisy! with zero grease inside. Not very good!

[@TekMan05]

Just did this on my 5.0 the other night. Zero noise in zero degree temps.

[@broirhf]

Good s#$* bro, thank you! I appreciate you.. I had that prob on the stang also supercharged. Lifesaver.

[@thefoxchamber]

For about 2 seconds I thought the reminder start-up at 7:28 was the start up after repacking. Hahaha

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Lol I can see that 😂

[@philliphall5198]

On auto allway use timkin brging if replacing it 😊

[@uno3863]

Wow man my 2012 tacoma is doing the same with the squealing even after I replaced the belt so I definitely gotta do this, never knew you could do this I'm no mechanic by any means but I will do and have done the majority of the DYI on my truck if it means saving money by not having to buy pulley replacements then I'm all for it. Love your teal 93 cobra by the way, I had a black one, I miss it, hopefully will get another one in the near future, thanks again for this video 👍🏽👍🏽

[@sweetassugar2076]

Nice it will probably be better than a new one now and a hell of a lot cheaper 😀 good info !

[@foxmulder7616]

It's more like a chirping or grinding.. but I can't seem to hear which one it is, I have a mechanics 👂 with a probe, but how do you tell which one it is, and you can only hear it when it's running?

[@davidmeyer6389]

Awesome how-to video!

[@automotiveaddiction428]

I think I grease my belt tensioner every 2 months...I think I'm on my 3rd tensioner..I dont like to open my hood cause its embarrassing listening to it squeak off and on..

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Yeah it sucks.... embarrassing for sure

[@noname-es4cy]

Don't over pack them, you may have a little too much grease in the not gonna lie. Fill them to about 25% capacity because there needs to be space in there for the balls to move around instead of having to plough through the grease. If you over pack them they'll overheat over time

[@imnota]

I hope it'll last but I feel like that bearing is probably in the end of it's life anyways. IMO once it ran dry once, it's going downhill from there, it made a bunch of metal shaving, some remain even after repacking and those shavings will make it eat itself alive.

[@TekMan05]

This is still a good practice imo as a preventative maintenance item for new pullies or ones that are good still.

[@jameschilemi4690]

If I only get the squeal when I turn my AC on, it’s the AC pully bearing right? Appreciate your help

[@musicfashionstyle4251]

I try it like you show. But it's still noise. I changed new pulley and new belt. Still noise too. Anything else.

[@wadestewart901]

Nice, had no idea!

[@TheModAddict]

Dang..i needed to see this 3 months ago when i spent $60 on pulleys..lol

[@jeffa847]

What kind of grease do you use in the bearing?

[@justaguy4real]

Great video buddy

[@anoc5511]

It would have been good if you showed how the the pully was moving after you greased them right on finger to see the difference.

[@GearHead704]

I hope to see this truck at Ford Takeover

[@landon701]

Thank you solved my problem

[@mysterycomment1553]

It’s interesting how you sold the terminator and bought a lightning. The exact same time I sold my lightning and bought a terminator.

[@saysimon9932]

What kind of grease do you use?

[@j.eremy.g]

If you don’t have a syringe you should invest. It’s has multiple uses

[@strykerblack1168]

Hey, just had a quick question! New to the game and bought a 93 GT! It had the whale tail spoiler on it. I was just wondering what people think of it and of it is an eyesore to the Fox community. (I like it quite a bit but I wanted to know about the origin of them) Thanks!

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Id say it’s about 60/40 on the ones that like it. I still think they’re pretty sweet on the right car. 👍

[@graigorygilbert602]

I forgot you had a Lightning. 😆🤣

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Me too 👀😎

[@bryannewbeck8278]

my guy said my pulley is just lose after we replaced the belt . can I just grease it or do i need a new one ?

[@stevewheatley243]

Make sure those ball bearings dont have flat spots.

[@bigpencap]

Thanks

[@Jdogger1979]

mine finally bit the dust..... i gotta replace all my belts and pulleys...

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Oh damn..... 👀

[@Jdogger1979]

I gotta roll her out and pull it apart.... problem is collecting all the parts... lmr had a complete pulley bridge at one point , and all that ensues... but now its not on there :/

[@guitarstudy0062]

What’s your LMR code now?

[@joeblankenship377]

Can I get a mechanic to repack the bearings for me?

[@randycordes464]

Great video thanks

[@jhu2319]

Nice thank you

[@k5wxp22]

Do what I do... turn up the stereo. 😆

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

And keep the windows rolled up.. I did that for a few weeks myself 😂😂😂😂

[@k5wxp22]

@@BREW2LFOXBODY excellent tip. Thanks for the video!

[@esunayg]

well done

[@shawngoff8290]

I was waiting to hear some blower whine lol. We need some WOT pulls

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

We can do that...🤔💪

[@jaimegonzales5923]

Lol the same shit happen to mine

[@08_crown_vic]

What kind of grease (the red stuff) should I be looking for? Is there a brand I can find in auto zone? Another reason why you shouldn't use WD-40 is that it can get on your belt and cause slippage, and the grease that it cleans out can also get on to the belt

[@nado762008]

I got a new one for $30 good video tho

[@jimmiehamilton7741]

Why don't you have gloves on?

[@robbiebenson2814]

Weird, I just smelled t the WD-40. I mean W-40

[@randallfelber9056]

WD 40 = WATER DISPLACER FORMULA #40, IT'S A WATER DISPLACER NOT A LUBRICANT...

[@stephenroberts7816]

If my buddy comes over with a Lightning and asks to fix a squeak like that I'm going to tell him it's too far gone and to sell me the truck.

[@BREW2LFOXBODY]

Lmao 😂 👌

[@mikegeld1280]

Alot of unnecessary talk and you didnt tell us the best kind of grease to use (brand recommendations) otherwise, mediocre

[@IsleOfFeldspar]

In 30 seconds, youtube went to an ad. I’d like to watch your good vid, sir, but no thanks.