j2017
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I recently had to replace the belt tensioner on my 5.0GXi due to the plastic pulley getting shredded. I was thinking this was just due to the bearings in that pulley going bad and it seizing up. I decided to go ahead and replace the belt, because although there was no visible damage I figured it was probably a good idea anyhow. I noticed while pulling the old belt off that the pulley for the water pump is totally seized up - I assume this is not normal and could have caused my belt tensioner to receive abnormal stress, causing failure.
Can anyone tell me if it is normal for these pulleys to be unable to be turned? I used all of my strength and couldn't get it to budge.
Can anyone tell me if it is normal for these pulleys to be unable to be turned? I used all of my strength and couldn't get it to budge.