psucaptainkickass Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 So I suspect the circled pulley is squeaking by my super scientific hearing test. What's the best way to address this? Completely new pulley? Shot of WD-40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 a way to check and make sure it the right one is get a screw driver and place it on the pulley while the car is idling. Like a stethoscope. just replace the pulley, short money and pretty easy to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy 2-1 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 A/C clutch pulley replacement is pretty straight forward. Mine broke in one of my older cars and made a mess, then I regretted not replacing it sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 What do I do with the screwdriver? Press it against it? Am I looking for an altered sound there? Is the A/C Clutch Pulley the pulley that I have circled. I actually don't know the names of all these pulleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadstick Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 What do I do with the screwdriver? Press it against it? Am I looking for an altered sound there? Is the A/C Clutch Pulley the pulley that I have circled. I actually don't know the names of all these pulleys. Yes, that is the A/C clutch pulley. With the car running and the AC off (you don't want it running with the screwdriver and your face that close to it) wrap your fist around the screwdriver handle and put the tip against the pulley. Put your ear to your ear to the screwdriver handle and the sound will travel through the screwdriver if it's the bad pulley. This should go without saying, but if you have long hair make sure you have it pulled back or a hat on. The belt will be spinning and getting hair caught in the belt will ruin your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Check other pulleys to see if they sound different. be careful. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Are you sure it's not a belt squeaking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Are you sure it's not a belt squeaking? if this just tighten back up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Could be a belt...I'll have to check this all out when I have some downtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danteneon Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I would put my money on the A/C idler pulley below and to the left of the A/C compressor. We replace many of those. I like to cook my pets and my family. Use commas. Don't be a psycho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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