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Idler pulley gets stuck

Tiny
STEPHEN KARANJA
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  • 1997 ACURA RL
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,000 MILES
The idler pulley on this vehicle is getting stuck every time I tighten the nut that holds it. Meaning when the belt is running on it smoke comes out. This is the idler pulley that runs air conditioner compressor. So I replaced it. Same thing happened with the new one. Only when I fasten the nut. Could the bracket be bent? I cannot figure it out. What am I missing? I checked another vehicle just like it to make sure I put it on right and I did. Just do not know why it is locking up. All the other belts are running fine.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2016 AT 3:39 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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You could be missing one of the spacers or you may be installing the washer backwards so it is contacting the pulley itself. Something is contacting the pulley that should not be.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2016 AT 6:16 AM
Tiny
STEPHEN KARANJA
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Thanks for help. I will check on it.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2016 AT 10:45 AM
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KEN L
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Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Monday, November 7th, 2016 AT 9:47 AM

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