1988 Chevy Corsica Bad idler pulley

Tiny
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1988 Chevy Corsica 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 1988 chevy corsica with only 51,000. Yesterday the belt broke and the idler pully is very hard to move. I assume the bearings went out and the pully needs replaced. My problem is that it's such tight quarters, I can barely get a wrench along side the engine. There got to be a trick, like going through the wheel well or something? Is there any ideas on how to change the idler pully without going to an expense shop. Thanks
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
If you can remove the inner fender, it may help. Just make sure it isn't a waste of time. In the past, I would move as much out of the was as I could (coolant tank, w/s washer tank.) And do it from the top and bottom. Almost had my hand stuck a few times, but always got the job done.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 6:53 PM

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