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JFP in PA · 01-31-2011, 06:10 PM

I suppose it might work, at least for a limited time frame. The OEM bolt literally forms a stud that the spacer, idler and its front nut tighten onto. What ever you use would need to be of good quality (e.g.: grade 8) as you do not want the belt load to cause it to deflect off axis, which could also lead to issues with the serpentine belt not wanting to stay on. As the OEM bolt was originally a “micro encapsulated” fastener, you would also need to use LocTite on the threads to make sure nothing loosens up.

01-31-2011, 06:10 PM	#10
JFP in PA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: It's a kind of magic..... Posts: 6,608	I suppose it might work, at least for a limited time frame. The OEM bolt literally forms a stud that the spacer, idler and its front nut tighten onto. What ever you use would need to be of good quality (e.g.: grade 8) as you do not want the belt load to cause it to deflect off axis, which could also lead to issues with the serpentine belt not wanting to stay on. As the OEM bolt was originally a “micro encapsulated” fastener, you would also need to use LocTite on the threads to make sure nothing loosens up. __________________ “Anything really new is invented only in one’s youth. Later, one becomes more experienced, more famous – and more stupid.” - Albert Einstein