I need help

[Jfelix]

i own a 260z, l26

[Jfelix]

i need help one of the pulleys is loose and i dont know why, as you can see in the picture.

[Curtis240Z]

Looks like the rubber isolator on your damper is toast. If you use only one fan belt then I would go this route: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PEM06/10-2139

[Jfelix]

cant you just replace the rubber isolator

[Curtis240Z]

cant you just replace the rubber isolator

No, the rubber isolator is vulcanized between the damper and pulley, if it even begins to separate you need to change the whole thing.

[Jfelix]

what about the damper

[Curtis240Z]

The damper and pulley are considered "one part". So when the pulley starts to move you need to change the whole thing.

[Jfelix]

thank you that really help, im probably going to get the whole piece from the junkyard

[sblake01]

No, the rubber isolator is vulcanized between the damper and pulley, if it even begins to separate you need to change the whole thing.

Actually, they can be rebuilt. There are shops that do that. It would cost less to get a used one from the 'yard but be sure you inspect it well.

[Jfelix]

thank you

[beandip]

One thing to remember. Some engines have the timing mark set on the driver side and some on the passenger side. It you find a dampener that has the pointer on a different side form you engine , be sure to get the pointer that matches that pulley.

Gary

Edited December 30, 2009 by beandip
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