Thread 28703393

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Anonymous 11/4/2025, 5:27:06 PM No.28703393 [Report] >>28703398 >>28705753 >>28705791

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Any idea what this round thing rubbing against my serpentine belt could be? Belt started squealing after turning so took a look and noticed this.

Anonymous 11/4/2025, 5:31:52 PM No.28703398 [Report] >>28703411

>>28703393 (OP)
Is this bait?
Smells like bait.

Idler wheel.
Belt is no longer functioning.

Anonymous 11/4/2025, 5:38:05 PM No.28703411 [Report] >>28703468

>>28703398
Not bait. I don't know a lot about cars. The belt is working... I just took it for a drive. Are you saying it's a broken idler wheel?

Anonymous 11/4/2025, 6:28:13 PM No.28703468 [Report] >>28703473

>>28703411
Its only "working" because its temporarily riding on the remnants of the idler wheel.
The wheel is grinding into the belt, the belt is riding on the bearing that the wheel used to be mounted on.
You need to buy a new tensioner/idler (whichever it is) and a new belt.

Anonymous 11/4/2025, 6:34:47 PM No.28703473 [Report]

>>28703468
Got it. Been researching more based on your last comment and that makes sense. Much appreciated.

Anonymous 11/6/2025, 6:30:52 AM No.28705753 [Report]

>>28703393 (OP)
Volkswagen huh?

Anonymous 11/6/2025, 7:23:58 AM No.28705791 [Report]

>>28703393 (OP)
im more concerned about the rust lol i drive my cars through sand and dirt and mud and floods every day for years and it doesnt look that bad

Anonymous 11/6/2025, 7:49:57 AM No.28705809 [Report]

This thread again? At least go find a different picture.