I'm replacing my waterpump because I think its bad. My question is should I replace the pulley too? The guy at the parts store said that they should be replaced together. Do the pulleys have bearings in them or something? Just curious why I should replace it.

 

Hehe,that is BS as long as the belt groove is not
badly worn,the pulley turns true,and no cracks around
the bolt holes,the pulley is fine.

 

thanks! thats what I was hoping to hear because the pulley is like 80$

 

Time to find a new parts store.

 

Lol yeah because its Autozone. I go there because Its across the street from my house and I can walk while car is being worked on.

 

Pulley is a no wear item unless it's rusted ot bent.

 

I have no issues with Autozone but, if there is someone telling me false information to increase sales. Pass.

I can walk to Orielly or Advance from my house, 4 blocks either direction.
If I can plan my vehicle service, I'll order from rockauto, summit, ebay or ANYwhere but than having to deal with the local sh-tholes.