Bearing in the tensioner pulley is basically done, so i got a replacement pulley. As per my luck i can't get the bolt that bolts the pulley to the tensioner arm loose. I was suggested that that bolt is probably reverse threaded, can anyone confirm whether its true?

Thanks
MArc L.

 

The only bolt in the picture. I've looked everywhere for info and can't find diddlysquat.

 

I've searched a few fix-it threads and it would appear that it is indeed a reverse thread.

Hope that helps

 

Not sure if they were talking about the pulley bolt or the bolt that secures the tensioner...I have not changed one out in a long time myself...

 

Pulley Bolt, the bolt on the left in the picture (the only bolt head in the picture)

 

The bolt for the pulley. ( left side of pic) is reversed thread. Just get a pulley there cheap.

 

Thanks guys, i have the replacement pulley just waiting, now its just to damn cold in Ottawa to work in an unheated garage.