Subaru A/C Idler Pulley Replacement (How To)

[@dsum2691]

FYI. Threaded adjuster shown in video is part of Dorman "Idler Pulley Adjuster Bolt Kit" part number 917-124.

[@RallyBlueSubaru]

Thank you! That definitely should be in the description!

[@brendanbagwell]

Sitting in front of my car now. Thank GOD someone had my exact issue replacing the pulley. So hard to find decent Subaru videos for my problems. Much love brother 🙏🏻

[@icehd4958]

Ive seen most all of yours guys videos, and literally today my pulley split in two and this was in my recommended before i even searched it. Big shout out

[@derekbichard2496]

you’re a legend thank you! Just picked up an 03 Z as a project car and my 07 impreza (my daily) decides it wants some work done to it aswell!! Made the repair 100x easier!

[@timcowfer4339]

Just had to change my pully, thanks so much for the video! Really helped. My old pully completely spilt i, two. It was plastic!

[@darkx553]

Same!! I just fixed my today

[@MrBrysta]

same, just fixed mine and got the part from partsgeek for 7 dollars. thanks for the help

[@finkleheimerish]

Thanks saved me from being robbed again. Its always a good thing to replace the belts if any sign of damage.

[@tylerronan2491]

Thank you so much for this, my dude. Probably saved me hundreds doing it myself rather than paying a shop. Same process and part on my 08 Forester, only you have a lot more room it looks like. 😆

[@zac876]

Just fixed mine. No more noise! Thanks for the great video.

[@MohammedShahid694]

What kind of noise was your making

[@elmacho7087]

@@MohammedShahid694mines making a super loud schreeching sound hby

[@mikesuarez9780]

Just fixed mine. Thanks for the video. Instructions were great!

[@raymondhickey6998]

Just change my pulley. Not to bad, had to buy the part you said would break. Oreilly had the whole kit. Job done thanks for the video.

[@georgej.richardson4523]

Thanks for the video. Helped me to get minen done & enjoying the smoother sounds now!

[@sophieking9652]

What do you do about the jam nuts under the top tensioner bolt?

[@blongsta5]

Had mine seize today on my bugeye rs. Good video

[@TheGonso35]

Never open wrench to crack a 10 mm in the northeast US. Good video.

[@27PenguinPebbles]

I'm trying to find out if it matters (cause I'm sure it does.)where the Idler pully is positioned on the bracket. In his video he called it a holder(sounds like a good name to me lol) but the long bolt the holder is attached to aligns with the slot in the bracket so the pylly can be moved up and down when tightening the tension for the belt. Does it matter where the pulley or holder is first positioned on the bracket and long bolt? It seems to be fairly at the bottom of the bolt and in the slot, but we've shredded two belt trying to do this so far and I'm not sure what we're doing wrong. We tightened the belt till you can only twist the belt 180° or straight up and down like another video said to do. Drove around fine, got home and found 1/2 the belt shredded off... any ideas or advice???

[@charleszimmermann9160]

Great video, you are very articulate. Changing my tensioner today.

[@iElementGraphics]

Im curious what sound was it making exactly? Mines making this whining noise and its rpm related, im not sure if its tbe bearing inside of the compressor clutch or the pulley you replaced here

[@2002gonzalito]

Hi I have a 10 Subaru Forester, where do you recommend me to get the pulley and which bran?

[@jacksonevans4285]

I keep having the problem of my tensioner wheel hitting my timing belt wall, Is there any piece that separates the tensioner wheel and the timing belt cover?

[@hewasnamedjesus7197]

The outro is always so loud

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

HeWasNamedJesus it was extra loud today for some reason, sorry about that!

[@hewasnamedjesus7197]

SubieTroops it's all good man I love your guys videos

[@Ericcartman8126]

Excellent vid, got this job to do when the part arrives! Thank You

[@Ericcartman8126]

Did the job yesterday - your vid really helped, thanks

[@Bruhryeen]

I see you zip tied it to the bracket to stop the annoying rattling I assume? Were there any negative affects from that? I'm in the same situation you're in and just waiting for the part to come in the mail.

[@ScottoGrotto]

Nice video, clear, thoughtful, with some good tips! Thanks!

[@rosecarolyn5514]

You have just helped me so much, thankyou!

[@Kodawrxx]

Does the new pulley need to spin?

[@jessicamontipark]

Hey ! :) I have a wrx and I’m trying to find that whole bracket for my car but I can’t find it anywhere. What is it technically called to order?

[@wereoursouls3472]

Heres the part numbers, you can get the complete kit off eBay. PULLEY 73131FC0001 AC ADJUSTER 73134AC0011 AC BOLT73790AC100

[@TheMagicBambi]

1:55 those plastic piece always break when someone trys to release the tension on the belt without loosening the nut. I've done it 3 times and have learned my lesson after going to the dealer to get em haha

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

TheMagicBambi cheap little things haha

[@aussierabbit391]

I’m in Australia and I just broke that plastic piece yesterday while changing the A/C belt. The part is called an idler pulley adjuster. I had to buy one from a Subaru dealer. Such a weak little part! Nice vid by the way!

[@rlvarcoe]

I bought mine from NAPA parts..... got a metal one.... not more of that plastics shit from the dealer.... I may have paid a bit more at $40.00 but I hope to have this car for a while

[@pwitty2001]

What is this piece called? How do I find a replacement if all I have to go on is “little plastic piece”?

[@DazzTone]

I keep going crazy, looking at different torque specs for all of these different bolts and nuts and driving myself Crazy trying to solve my own belt chirp issues. But does anyone go by the factory torque specs? It’s true from what I’ve read the top bolts that hold the pulley housing to the block should be around 17ftlbs and the ones below 16.6ft lbs or some nonsense like that so your right. Not too tight.. but. … doesn’t seem like anyone does the torque specs. It’s like all feel maybe. Idk. Also the factory says to snug the adjuster up 5ftlbs after locking the pulley nut. Do I need to go crazy worrying about this stuff Ahhahaha I’ve gone mad lol Or was the the alternator that is snugged up 5ftlbs … What do you think?

[@DazzTone]

Thanks for the awesome video Part number of broken part Genuine Subaru. 73134AC001

[@spforsupergringo1980]

Just finished watching your video an realised that you were using a normal wrench. You should buy ratchet wrench honestly its one of the best tool you'll ever buy. Cheers from canada

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

spforsupergringo1980 actually it was a ratcheting wrench :) I just couldn't get that side in there with enough room to turn the wrench

[@rlvarcoe]

I agree there were two spots where I had to use a offset box wrench as my ratchet would not fit.

[@Turtlevulcher98]

Dope as always!

[@peterose4650]

Super helpful bro, ty

[@RL82]

Helped a lot! Thanks!

[@rosssmith9941]

What noise was it making?

[@pops8295]

Strait Gangstar!!

[@alexbarrera4059]

dang dude, i've never seen a video with no thumbs down and i've seen no thumbs down in like 3 of your videos haha, keep it up

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

Alex Barrera thanks man! :)

[@EEvil94]

Will you guys be attending Subiefest .?

[@lopinitupou4626]

thanks for the video bro

[@elneneeserio]

How much was the little broken piece you bought at o o o o'rilleys ?

[@josiahphelps7279]

kevin dahlr the part is 10-20 bucks. Parts geek has it for 9.98

[@paulyp6542]

kevin dahlr what was the name of the piece? I need it as well but i don’t know what to ask for?

[@tyleem111]

Pauly P it is called an “idler pulley adjuster”. See this link for a diagram and other parts. www.subaruparts.com/auto-parts/2004/subaru/impreza/wrx-trim/2-0l-h4-gas-engine/cooling-system-cat/belts-and-pulleys-scat

[@paulyp6542]

Tylee Cairns sweet thanks, i tried finding an oem replacement at autozone i had no luck but i found a replacement kit for about $16 on amazon

[@thechicanoreview6662]

Do you happen to know the oreillys part number?

[@nater567]

thanks! super helpful

[@webcyclades]

Think you have to change the belt also...

[@nikomartinez1578]

Should but doesn't have to

[@jaredzimmerman2315]

Does anyone have a part number???

[@chowyy]

So impressive how you learn how to this all on your own!

[@slaughter4505]

mine broke too! can’t believe they’re plastic stock. thats insane

[@TheRulzux]

Hello, im looking to buy subaru wrx or sti, i have money for wrx now but would it be worth to wait and get an sti? When u drove wrx did you feel that you were missing something? and i have read people say that they are totally different cars. thoughts?

[@693tanner]

get an sti. i have an 02 bugeye and a 17 sti. 5 speed is garbage. brembos are nice, stock wrx brakes also blow.

[@rochakills]

Would be cool to see a gc8 build lol

[@abrrham]

watch Kev C he was on adam lz's channel

[@TheMagicBambi]

Ive got a 97 coupe ;)

[@zekealmeida4453]

LMFAO THE SAME THING JUST HAPPENED TO ME, I was on my way back from Subaru with the part when I saw this, 11$ plastic btw

[@portofly94]

thanks bruh!

[@bugeyegang7573]

Common issue with that lil bracket, once u tighten the tensioner that bracket breaks... Good job thought bro.....

[@Thirdshiftsociety]

Bugeyegang thanks man!

[@Sr5taco]

Anyone looking to buy an 04 sti in the Sacramento area? $6,500

[@rochakills]

Stockish Sti shoot some pics might be interested

[@Sr5taco]

Rsti roach shoot me an email. [e-mail]

[@joselopez5878]

I have been looking for one.

[@joselopez5878]

Rsan 04- Is it still up for sale?

[@Sr5taco]

Jose Lopez sold sorry

[@reidspacer66]

hopefully they have this little piece at Oreileys, Ya right

[@lakomacias5160]

Buy the tensor...is only 12 dollars bro

[@Thatmc450]

First

[@juicebooxx76]

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