SL55/63/65/R230 AMG Can you rebuild idler pulley?

Mar 14, 2017 | 11:54 PM

JOHNBLAZE

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SL55 AMG

Can you rebuild idler pulley?

Why in the world are these so expensive?! The front pulley is in perfect working condition, just the back plastic one failed on me. I cant seem to find a rebuild kit or just the plastic pulley, only the OEM combo for about 500 bucks. I found some knock offs on ebay for about 150-200, anyone have any experience with them?

This happened to me while I was out of town, I called a tow company and had them tow it the nearest dealership, thinking they can atleast get me back on the road quickly. They wanted $1510 for parts and labor

I got a ride home, hopped my truck rented a uhaul car trailer for 50 bucks and went and got my car. They must be out their minds.

Last edited by JOHNBLAZE; Mar 15, 2017 at 12:04 AM.

Mar 15, 2017 | 07:21 AM

El_Toro_33809

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2003 SL55; 2001 SLK320; 2005 C240

I've had pulleys fail on SLK's we have owned, so I replaced all of the ones on my SL55. Contact Shardul at the forum here. He sells very nice replacements. I'd opt for replacing the belt as well.

Here is a link for what I purchased:

http://ultimatepd.com/2003-2007-m113...idler-kit.html

Good luck.

Tim

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Mar 15, 2017 | 07:37 AM

bbirdwell

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'99 and '05 E55 AMG

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...uild-27-a.html

The Dayco 89130 is a perfect fit; my writeup used a Dayco 89012.

I have the Mercedes part number in the post; compare with yours. If the same, rebuild it for $27 or so.

Last edited by bbirdwell; Mar 15, 2017 at 07:39 AM.