Removing idler pulley from W163

[Mark A]

I need to remove the alternator to replace the idler pulley on my 02reg W163.

My main dealer will now sell me the idler pulley (£90) but won't sell me the removal tool. Can someone tell me if I need any special tools for this ? and any torque settings where available.

Mark

 

[television]

Hi mark this has been covered before, do a search here, I believe that Panosonic put a lot into the post

 

[panason1c]

Hi mark this has been covered before, do a search here, I believe that Panosonic put a lot into the post

Not me television i'm afraid, i've not done any work in that area (yet) other than enquiring on this forum about replacing alternator brushes.

 

[BlackC55]

Yes there are special tools for this and I have a kit.

I can source you one if you want.

Email me

 

[Mark A]

Cheers Black,

I havesourced the pulley from elsewhere for a fraction of the price. The supplier is also selling me the tool for removing the pulley from the alternator. I hope that this is all I need.

Thanks, Mark

 

[panason1c]

Not me television i'm afraid, i've not done any work in that area (yet) other than enquiring on this forum about replacing alternator brushes.

Ah..........When idler pulley was mentioned in the original post i didnt realise that it was the alternator pulley that was the intended subject.

As mine was seized solid the only tools i needed for removal was a large adjustable pipe wrench that i used to hold the outer circumference of the pulley and a splined socket for the centre bolt.

There is absolutely no need to remove the alternator, the job is easily performed in situ (from underneath).

Mine cost £67 (inc vat) from MB.

 

[Mark A]

To take the tension off the belt, I assume that the torx bolt on the tensioner is the only thing I need to touch.

I love driving both of my cars, but recently I am becoming a bit disallusioned with reliability of my W163 & W203.

Cheers, Mark

 

[television]

I think we all have spells of being disillusioned with our cars, it normally goes away and you will fall in love again