How to diagnose and replace a bad idler pulley - Porsche 911 996

The diagnostic procedure applies to just about any vehicle. I outline how to identify the bad pulley, remove it and install the new part. EDIT: as a few viewers pointed out the bolt is actually 24mm.

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Porsche 911/996TT Turbo Acc. Belt Change DIY How-To!

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My Cheap Porsche 996 has a CATASTROPHIC Engine Problem

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Porsche 996 idler and tensioner pulleys, £20 each

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Porsche 911 996 C4s. Le Mans road trip prep Part 12. Diagnosing noisy drivebelt pulleys

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The Cheapest Way To Fix A Porsche 996's IMS Bearing | Wheeler Dealers

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Noisy Lifters - The ONLY source of "ticking"? | Porsche 996, 997, 986, 987

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I made a mistake with my Honda powered Porsche 911

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My Porsche 911 996 has a big problem!

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Lichtmaschine wechseln Generator Replacement Porsche 911 997 Carrera 4S

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Unbelievable Smart Worker & Hilarious Fails | Construction Compilation #8 #adamrose #smartworkers

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Why The Most HATED Porsche 911 Is Quickly Becoming The Most LOVED... 996 C4S Review

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Porsche 911/996 water pump replacement DIY—Watch before you attempt!

How to Change Porsche 911 997 Serpentine Accessory Belt
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How to Change Porsche 911 997 Serpentine Accessory Belt

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I Bought A $6,000 Porsche 911!

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GARAGE FIND Porsche 911SC Parked for 16 years, WILL IT RUN?

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Don't neglect wear pads! How to fix camshaft deviation | Porsche 996/986 w/5-CHAIN ENGINES ONLY!

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Porsche 997 Water Pump , Pulleys and Belt Diagnosis and Replacement Part1 of 2

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What Happened to the Cox .049? | The Engine That Couldn’t Survive Modern Childhood

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How To Fix Porsche Engine Ticking For Free !!!