Renegade idler pulley replacement, Anybody have a part # or supply source? Options

[aircooledboy]

Hey boys,

I've been in full lurker mode for a quite while, but don't worry, I've been keeping an eye on your shenanigans. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monkeydance.gif)

My serpentine belt on the V8 was about 3 years old, so while I was tweaking a few things, I decided I might as well replace that while I was underneath. Well, that little bit of preventative maintance bit me right in the ass, as the new belt shreaded at about 6k rpm and wrapped itself around every possible pulley in the assembly and ate up the 2 nylon tensioner pulleys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

I love the crew at Renegade, but as usual, my emails to them have gone unanswered, so I am in a jam trying to source some replacements.
Anybody have any idears? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[LvSteveH]

Basically you need to verify that all your idlers, accessories, and harmonic balancer are in good alignment. Keep in mind that when the belt is highly tensioned it can pull the mounting plates out a little. So for instance, if your waterpump is a little too far out at rest, then it could pull it out even further when you tension it.

I think there is also a tendency to over tighten the belt. When in doubt, check to see how tight the belt is on a factory serpentine package on just about any late model car. Just make sure to compare an equal distance between the pulleys.