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1999 Lexus GS400 pulley problem

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Old 02-12-13, 11:46 AM
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Default 1999 Lexus GS400 pulley problem

I have a 1999 Lexus GS400, the serpentine pulley with the 4 screws in it is making a knocking sound . The whole pulley have a little play in it. I am going to replace it but don't know what it is called. If anyone have information how to replace it would be appreciated. I'm new to this forum so I hope i explained this correctly.
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Originally Posted by vos
I have a 1999 Lexus GS400, the serpentine pulley with the 4 screws in it is making a knocking sound . The whole pulley have a little play in it. I am going to replace it but don't know what it is called. If anyone have information how to replace it would be appreciated. I'm new to this forum so I hope i explained this correctly.
It's called Tensioner - Drive Belt. It's around $50+. Good luck.
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Hey thanks for the reply. I looked up tensioner and that's not the pulley. The tensioner is the one that you move to get the serpentine belt off. The pulley that I'm looking for is the one up top with the 4 screws on the pulley. If you can help please let me know. Thanks again
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Idler pulley? I'd try and tighten it first. Don't want to be replacing perfectly good parts.
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eeeeeeeee, you need to replace the belt soon...it's nice and cracked...
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Yes going to replace it when i replace the pulley. Looking for the fan bracket and serpentine belt now
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