Vortech Idler help

[Bryan99hoss]

I have a Vortech Idler that is dead Part number 4FK016-021


I was wondering if there is a better route to go. I have read that these are pretty shitty and go out pretty often... I myself am not up for replacing a 50$ idler every oil change

So please, If you have found something better post up... also include a link on where i can buy it... or PM me if it isnt allowed


thank you in advance

Bryan

 

[FoxFour]

What happened ? Is the idler itself physically destroyed like mine did once or do you suspect it to be bad because you hear a squeaking noise under the hood. When was the idler pulley installed on your car? Have heard that the newer idlers have the more durable high-speed bearings.
I looked on superchargersonline.com, they had them a few weeks ago but I don't see them listed anymore. Back ordered?

 

[SNAKEYE]

My first one lasted 28K miles. The second one is at 30K miles and counting. Except for having to unbolt just about EVERYTHING to replace the idler pulley, 30K+ miles between changes is much more than EVERY oil change (3K miles).

 

[Bryan99hoss]

its destroyed and off the car

 

[Gallows]

I had to replace the bearings in mine with only 500 miles:fm:

 

[Bryan99hoss]

where can you get the bearings

 

[Gallows]

I got them at Carquest. They matched the number that was on the bearing and I was good to go.

 

[Bryan99hoss]

this number? 4FK016-021

 

[Gallows]

I have a old one in the garage. I'll look tomorrow and let you know.

 

[Bryan99hoss]

aight thanks bro, I am not planning on touching it again until monday...

also, I have a 112 inch belt will it fit, parts store had a 112 and a 114.7

 

[SNAKEYE]

aight thanks bro, I am not planning on touching it again until monday...

also, I have a 112 inch belt will it fit, parts store had a 112 and a 114.7

The belt on mine is 113 inches: Kelly/Springfield #1130K6.

If you don't have the Vortec installation manual, with list of materials, you can download it from their website.

 

[Gallows]

I found the bearing and it has 375 on one side and 427 on the other.

 

[Bryan99hoss]

Are there any companies that have a aftermarket piece that would last longer?

 

[scotty98]

Are there any companies that have a aftermarket piece that would last longer?

none that i know of. i just replaced mine with a vortech pice. i guess its part of having a vortech:beer:

 

[Bryan99hoss]

well the cheapest i found is 49$ and 15$ to ship it

 

[19mustang95]

i think reichard racing makes something...

 

[FX4 SAPPER]

Your best bet is to replace the bearings yourself or get a different pulley. myself havent had any issues with mine, but then again ive only put maybe 2k on it in the last year since its been on.

 

[Bryan99hoss]

I am kinda iffy on just bearings, the back of the idler is pretty tore up

 

[FX4 SAPPER]

Ahhh gotcha, i thought you were talking about the pulley being seized. You will need a new pulley man

 

[Bryan99hoss]

nah.... all thats good and fresh lol