How tight does the idler pulley Bolt need to be?

Tiny
DMARTIN321
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How tight does the idler pulley bolt need to be?
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Thursday, February 16th, 2012 AT 6:14 PM

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Tiny
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55-65 ft lbs not really that tight
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Thursday, February 16th, 2012 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
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Actually the idler pulley is only torqued to 33 ft lbs. If you make it too tight I have see the shaft it mounts on break of the front timing cover.
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Friday, February 17th, 2012 AT 6:00 PM

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