What pulley is this?

[chrisdowling84]

I finally found out the squeeky winter time noise I've been hearing for years now, but I can't figure out what pulley it is so I can order another one. Anyone have any ideas? Its the one on the bottom, below the crank. Thanks!

 

[heat]

a/c idler

 

[Mgyver1]

Yep AC idler. You want to order a pulley from a Tacoma rather than the 4Runner. The Tacoma pulley is beefier and the bearing is replaceable.

The factory one is #8844035060 and is $41 on Camelback.

The one you want is #8844004040 and it's $31. So it's beefier, serviceable and cheaper. Not sure of any reason to get the factory one, unless you're going for lightweight, the factory one is 9.7 oz and the Tacoma one is 13.1 oz. I'll do a write up one of these days as I have side by side comparison pics.

 

[chrisdowling84]

Thanks! I found a beefy one on Rock Auto as well that's made by goodyear, and looks likes its bearing is replaceable. I just wish I could find the damn nut to replace it as well, as this ones looking rusty and may give me issues coming off.