02 Ls430 45ooo Miles Idle Pully Change?

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05-07-07, 08:23 AM

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02 Ls430 45ooo Miles Idle Pully Change?

It Seem Lexus Parts Not Standing Up To Time No More..anyone Else Change There's

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05-07-07, 12:01 PM

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Idle pulley replaced at 29,000 miles

In the car I just bought, the previous owner reported a squeaking noise from the engine. The dealer said the idle pulley had failed and replaced it and the drive belt. So I guess it does happen...

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05-08-07, 03:05 PM

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I don't know a whole lot about cars, but if the pulley belt is the same as the serpentine belt, mine was replaced at 30-40,000 miles (wear/dry rot) according to the service records.

2002 LS430, Certified PO

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05-10-07, 07:41 AM

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my car has this prob... said it costs 600 to fix... but i think if i can find the parts, i may be able to do it myself... looks to be an easy fix....

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05-10-07, 08:24 AM

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My 2004 developed a leaky front strut at 40k miles, making a nasty clunk sound everytime I go over a speedbump

Replaced under warranty

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05-10-07, 09:10 AM

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Are you sure its the pully? I had a squealing noise and it was the belt. I replaced the belt with a Gatorback and its now silent. The OEM belt had a TSB out on it.