Help with P1 idler pulley on 01 gt

The idler pulley (attaches to the alternator) on my 01 gt has some issues.

I think the bearings may be shot. It doesn't make any noise and spins, but it obviously isn't spinning fast enough. The belt has has worn a considerable groove in the pulley. Its to the point where the edge is sharp enough to cut your finger...and is cutting the edge of the belt up.

I thought about replacing the pulley, but it might do the same thing. Also, that pulley from ati is $80 shipped. I would much rather get a billet pulley if possible. Does anyone make anything like that? Any other options?

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Originally Posted by Blivit

I would much rather get a billet pulley if possible.

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The ATI pulley is Billet.

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Originally Posted by Blivit

Does anyone make anything like that?

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Yeah, ATI.

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Originally Posted by KS91Z28

The ATI pulley is Billet.



Yeah, ATI.

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Maybe I should rephrase this then...

Are there any pulley's out there that are of better quality than the one procharger charges $80 for?

The main thing that causes problems with the ATI idler is if the idler shafts are worn or the idler wasn't bolted in straight, the idler gets cocked a little which ends up putting too much side load on the bearings ruining them and also causes the belt to polish away the surface of the idler.

Belt dust can make them dirty and spin less freely. I got my kit used and cleaned the bearings and sprayed them with some silicone lube. They spin much better now. The difference was amazing!

-Jonny