Idler pulley reinstallation issue?

CHRISTOPHER IVAN ROEDER

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1998 HONDA ACCORD
3.0L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
290,091 MILES

I'm trying to replace my idler pulley and can't get the new one back in because there's no space for it. Any suggestions or ideas of how to get the new one on. Thank you in advance.

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 AT 5:36 PM

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KEN L

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You may need to loosen the engine mounts and move the engine back slightly, if you upload a short video or image so I can see what you are trying to do it will help. Also, you may have to have a helper hold the engine back using a large pry bar which will move slightly in the rubber engine mounts. When you say idler pulley do you mean the belt tensioner? Here is an image below so we can be on the same page.

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Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 AT 12:53 PM

CHRISTOPHER IVAN ROEDER

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Thank you for the response I went ahead and just bought the tensioner and pulley and just replaced the whole thing greatly appreciate it. The problem was there's a center bolt 8mm on the housing and if there's a lot of gunk it's hard to tell it's a bolt this made it easier to take the housing out if that helps anyone out there running into the same nuisance.

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Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 AT 5:33 PM

KEN L