03-28-2019, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmwtvboy
Sorry, forgot. What's the consensus on plastic w.pump pulley vs. Aluminum ?Does it really matter, the plastic one lasted over 150K miles. Just curious.
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Either one is good as long as from a reputable brand. As you say, the OE is plastic and it lasted 150k.
Edit: Since a belt issue started this... I would also replace your idler pulley and tensioners for the serpentine belt and the AC belt.
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