Idler Pulley replacement...

[garytightpants]

so my idler pulley(s) are totally F***ED and wore down my serpentine belt from 5 ribs to 3 ribs. they look all bubble-ey and deformed, as if they got too hot or something and the edges on them are chewing up the belt, so they need to be replaced. i was curious if the pulleys from any other VAG motor are the same size/will fit in place of the stock ones.
was just curious, as the local junkyard has a LOT of wrecked VW's with good motors.
any input, negative or positive is appreciated

[G60 Carat]

you actually should be able to get that at most part places, or at least they should be able to order it in a week or so. Dayco, Gates, Goodyear etc. all make replacement idlers for the G60.

As for parts interchange with that pulley. early 90's Eurovan/Transporter 5cyl, and G60's only. But I think an idler from a Audi 80 or 90 V6, will also fit.

[mooz]

I got mine new 15eur per pulley. 30 total.

[g60301]

Recently replaced mine. I'd check the classifieds for a used set. I had the same question you did. I even called the dealer to ask them about other vws that use the same pulley, no luck.

[KirinC]

I'm not sure if any other vw's have the same idler pulley at least in the same size... I do however knows its super easy to replace! Watch out taking the tension spring off though.

[garytightpants]

went ahead and just orderd and installed new pulleys and serp belt from BBM