08 Rav4 6cyl 58,000 miles
Water pump was replaced 3.5 years ago at 43,000
Recently car started making an clearly audible noise from right-passenger side of engine. noise more with acceleration. thought it was another water pump fail due to history of failing on these cars. took it to dealer and they said it was the idler puller and quote of $395. I cannot pay that at this time so I ordered the Toyota idler pulley and plate off Ebay for just over $50
oddly the noise started about 2 weeks after I switched the vehicle over to synthetic oil, Mobil 1 EP and filter. Probably has no correlation, just thought it was odd timing.
1- is it dangerous to drive the car with the pulley going bad, if it goes all the way will the car die while driving?
2-is there any info on the site for pictures, instructions, DIY sticky, you tube link etc, or any helpful hints with removal and installation. Any help very much appreciated! Thank you!
Water pump was replaced 3.5 years ago at 43,000
Recently car started making an clearly audible noise from right-passenger side of engine. noise more with acceleration. thought it was another water pump fail due to history of failing on these cars. took it to dealer and they said it was the idler puller and quote of $395. I cannot pay that at this time so I ordered the Toyota idler pulley and plate off Ebay for just over $50
oddly the noise started about 2 weeks after I switched the vehicle over to synthetic oil, Mobil 1 EP and filter. Probably has no correlation, just thought it was odd timing.
1- is it dangerous to drive the car with the pulley going bad, if it goes all the way will the car die while driving?
2-is there any info on the site for pictures, instructions, DIY sticky, you tube link etc, or any helpful hints with removal and installation. Any help very much appreciated! Thank you!