Power steering delete idler pulley?!

Tedman · Postby **Tedman** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:11 am

Hi all, as some may know, I own a 1990 NA6 with about 210klms.

I'm getting a horrible noise coming from the idler bearing that goes where the power steering pump should be.

Are these readily available anywhere? Need the car daily, had a look and it seems pretty straightforward enough to do.

Can any replacment bearing just be pushed in or do I need a complete replacment part?

Thanks for the info in advance

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:23 am

auto shop? ebay? wreckers?

Tedman · Postby **Tedman** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:32 am

Can't find a simgle mention of it on eBay, called all Mazda wreckers in Perth but none have an mx5 in for wreaking.

Just wondering if I can press a new bearing into the "belt retaining groove" or is it all one piece that needs to be ordered as a whole.

I use the car everyday so haven't even had it off for a look...

Thanks...

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:35 am

Tried mx5plus?

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spikes · Postby **spikes** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:59 am

Replace the bearing perhaps, take the pulley into a bearing shop and match up an appropriate sized bearing?

myredmx5 · Postby **myredmx5** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:49 am

If the power steering has been removed why not just remove the idler bearing and replace the belt.

Tedman · Postby **Tedman** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:52 pm

Done it this morning, bearing is not meant to be changed it's own, but with a press you can manage it.

I'll get the bearing number and put it up here for furthern reference