Help with P1 idler pulley on 01 gt

[Blivit]

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?

[KS91Z28]

I would much rather get a billet pulley if possible.

The ATI pulley is Billet.

Does anyone make anything like that?

Yeah, ATI.

[Blivit]

The ATI pulley is Billet.



Yeah, ATI.

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?

[KS91Z28]

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.

[Jonny00GT]

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