acc belt tension pully cockeyed

[ottothegreat]

Would it be safe to assume the lower portion of the tension assembly part# G6002-32871 being worn out or damaged is the reason for the angled pully?The pully sits at a different angle than all the other pullys.Is it the bearing that goes out or the bolt that bends,I sure hope the timing chain cover isnt damaged.Some of the treads I read were scary and people were replacing belts and parts left and right,and belts being shredded.I have searched quite a bit but don't want to rush out and buy unnecessary parts.Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[ottothegreat]

this vehicle is a 87 300d 603 engine.This info might help,thanks

[Brian Carlton]

Replace the pulley. It does wear out with age. There is a bearing internal to the pulley. The bolt is not usually the issue.

While you are at it, the tensioner bearing might be considered for replacement as well.