ac pulley making noise

[paintdrying]

So the ac pulley is making noise. I took some brake cleaner to it and the noise stops for about 5 seconds. Does the pulley in the picture have a replaceable bearing. I am thinking I can go to the salvage yard and just buy that triangle bracket (the one in the picture) and swap them out. Also does anyone know the part numbers or where to get the delete pulley and belt?

[paintdrying]

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[chevymaher]

Advanced auto parts has them.

[Phantom]

The part numbers are the same from 96-2005

item 1 ...... 12580773 PULLEY BELT IDLER,(90.0MM),(SMOOTH)(CODE 7819,0773)

item 2 ...... 89017309 TENSIONER DRV BELT,(70.0MM)

Item 4...... 12576572 BELT FAN & W/PMP & A/C CMPR & GEN & P/S PUMP,(2425MM, 6 RIB),(CODE WBN,UUA,USH


Item 8 ..... 12580772 PULLEY BELT IDLER,(72.4MM),(GROOVED)(CODE 9930,0772)
12580773 PULLEY BELT IDLER,(90.0MM),(SMOOTH)(CODE 7819,0773

[paintdrying]

Oh, as I look at my compressor I realize someone already put one of those by passes on there already. I am going to try and just replace the bearing. The thing looks brand new. That China stuff just does not last.

[RECox286]

The bearing should be pretty standard and easy to get. Try the yellow pages under "bearings". That is how I found a supplier when I needed a specific bearing.

Of course there is always a possibility that the LAPS will be able to supply one, but I would say it is a long shot.

Good hunting

Bob

[paintdrying]

Advanced has a bearing for 19 dollars. I am just do it. Or take that bearing to the bearing shop and match them up.

[Phantom]

A new GM pulley with bearing installed ready to mount can be had for 30 bucks ,, delivered to your door ,, 19 bucks for a bearing?....

[xit]

I replaced that bearing the other day, $7.00 at NAPA, took about 10 mins.

[RECox286]

You might check where that $20 bearing was shipped from. Most of the brgs available from LAPS are cHINESE or kOREAN. If it was made in US, maybe you got a good deal.

I would have guessed $10 at the most.

Bob

[paintdrying]

I called around today. Everyone just sells the whole by pass assembly for 40 dollars. I will try and just knock the bearing out and buy one at the bearing store.