Hi - just getting a bit confused.

I am replacing the water pump, belts etc. I was thinking i might as well replace the pulleys that are on the tensioners. Can i just replace the pulleys and not the actual tensioner? If so - are they different pulleys?

Also, while i have the system drained, should i be doing anything else? Plan on the upper rad hose and the thermostat hose that runs on top of the cover. I think the lower hose was done already. Replace the thermostat housing? How difficult is that?

PS) like OCeanguy33 - still having a bugger of a time getting the fan clutch off. I think i am replacing it anyway...maybe i'll cut the nut...

Thanks!
Phil.

 

Oh...and if i replace the thermostat housing - any ideas what the hoses on there are? Are they short or part of another hose set?

 

Check your coolant T bleeder hose often forgotten and neglected.


I have replaced the whole tensioner never saw just the pulley offered.

 

RockAuto sells just the pulleys. But there is some confusion because the pulleys are different sizes. I ended up with two of the same based on some other info that was wrong. I still have to replace one pulley on the front most belt, the front belt if your main drive. The belt closest to the engine is the accessory. Dont forget the idler pulley also on the accessory belt. Only one belt has an idler. If you feel really ambitious you could replace the fan drive hub bearing. Not sure if they really go bad but its part of the belt system.

Attached a couple PDFs that may help.

 

@DakotaTravler where did you purchase/get your manual pdf?

 

I have the RAVE library on my computer. Its pretty much all PDF.

 

Hadn’t found a working link to the LR3 version. Good to know it’s out there still

 

I ordered two from Rock Auto, since I saw I could just order the pulleys.

GATES36270 - Idler
HAYDEN5979 - Tensioner

Question is - which one is the idler. Which is the tensioner? Is the idler on the main belt?Or Have I just ordered two of the same?

 

Was thinking I might as well replace my alternator too. It's beginning to whine on colder mornings, and I also got the warning on my radio about low battery etc.

 

The specs for each are on the Rock Auto site. Shows the width and diameter. The main belt drive has no idler, so if you bought and idler it’s for the accessory belt in the back.