idler arm

gserve · #1 03-08-2005, 04:39 PM

2000 Blazer LT 4 wheel drive. Just had state inspection today.Even though it passed the tech said that there was some "play" in it but met GM specs. So how expensive is this repair? I will probably not do it till needed.

wolfox · #2 03-08-2005, 04:45 PM

Auto parts shop near me sells an OEM replacement idler pulley for about $9. The entire assebly with pulley is about $35. Your actual price may vary depending on location.

BlazerLT · #3 03-08-2005, 04:50 PM

Idler arm, not pulley bro.

gserve, I suggest you get under your vehicle and grease the 11 grease fittings in your front end.

Here is a link to them:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=344505

Do NOT trust your lube shop to do them, they won't.

wolfox · #4 03-08-2005, 04:53 PM

D-oh, my bad.

Sorry, sorry... Stressful day at work. Teaches me to mix pleasure with work...

gserve · #5 03-08-2005, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll be buying a grease gun!

zr2rando · #6 03-08-2005, 05:29 PM

Here's an example
I have a 95 S10 Blazer w/175k miles and just had the lower ball joints,idler arm,control arm,alignment,+tax done for total of about $630.
Idler arm,control arm parts and labor was about $207 of that.
Front end is lots tighter now..they told me that they had done well to last that long...yes...grease helps!
Rando

s10blazerman4x4 · #7 03-08-2005, 07:30 PM

I Had front shocks alignment idler arm done for about 200 bucks. That was for my 91

BlazerLT · #8 03-08-2005, 08:23 PM

Grease every oil change, and do the greasing yourself.

blazee · #9 03-08-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gserve

2000 Blazer LT 4 wheel drive. Just had state inspection today.Even though it passed the tech said that there was some "play" in it but met GM specs. So how expensive is this repair? I will probably not do it till needed.

It's a pretty easy fix.
I paid about $30 for mine and it took about 30 minutes to change out (that includes the time it took for me to stop and eat a slice of pizza and drink a beer.)

xero91 · #10 03-08-2005, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlazerLT

Idler arm, not pulley bro.

gserve, I suggest you get under your vehicle and grease the 11 grease fittings in your front end.

Here is a link to them:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=344505

Do NOT trust your lube shop to do them, they won't.

BlazerLT im new to this whole scene. What are grease zerk's, how do I grease them and what do I use?

Thanks in advance

BlazerLT · #11 03-09-2005, 12:25 AM

Grease zercs are the grease fittings that you attach a grease gun too.

Officer Redneck · #12 03-09-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xero91

BlazerLT im new to this whole scene. What are grease zerk's, how do I grease them and what do I use?

Thanks in advance

Howdy, welcome to the forum. I'm not BlazerLT but I can help. Grease zerks look like little nipples. First, go to a parts store and buy a grease gun, they can tell you what kind of grease to get. Jack your truck up and put it on jackstands, look for all the zerks (I think there are 11 but not positive) push the end of the hose onto the zerk and pump slowly untill there is a change in the pressure on the handle. If grease starts to come out STOP IMMEDIATLY!!! Some parts have a rubber seal and if you put to much grease in it, it will blow the seal. As a side note, buy a Haynes manual they help alot in finding things. Good luck.

BlazerLT · #13 03-09-2005, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by redneck tech

Howdy, welcome to the forum. I'm not BlazerLT but I can help. Grease zerks look like little nipples. First, go to a parts store and buy a grease gun, they can tell you what kind of grease to get. Jack your truck up and put it on jackstands, look for all the zerks (I think there are 11 but not positive) push the end of the hose onto the zerk and pump slowly untill there is a change in the pressure on the handle. If grease starts to come out STOP IMMEDIATLY!!! Some parts have a rubber seal and if you put to much grease in it, it will blow the seal. As a side note, buy a Haynes manual they help alot in finding things. Good luck.

You don't need jack stands to grease out truck's front ends.

I would have someone show you how to do it first, invite someone over to show you how to do it and when to stop pumping. Over doing it and pumping too much grease in could ruin your front components.

Officer Redneck · #14 03-09-2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BlazerLT

You don't need jack stands to grease out truck's front ends.

I would have someone show you how to do it first, invite someone over to show you how to do it and when to stop pumping. Over doing it and pumping too much grease in could ruin your front components.

If you are as big as I am, you would.

BlazerLT · #15 03-09-2005, 02:45 AM

point taken

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