Dayco 89144 Idler Pulley , Black

I was a need of an idler pulley for my 2014 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L. The water pump failed at 75K mi, and during the replacement process, I found some slop on the idler pulley. My OEM pulley was plastic. I only tell you this because ...This unit is metal and there is some internet chatter about using metal instead of plastic particularly in the early years of this engine. I think it 2011-2013 had an issue where the pulley actually broke off the post and tore a nice sized hole in the timing cover. That alone would make most people throw a wrench or two, but the added joy is that it could also ruin other things as the belt and pulley bounced around in the engine bay. That's not to mention that you also now have a pulley and other components bouncing down the road. Good times.Ford added brace(s) around the post on which the idler pulley rides in ~2014. My model year certainly had them. Either way, I opted to use the metal unit and have no regret to date. It was made in Canada and works just as fine as the OEM.

Correct size for a 1zz fe engine

I've had it on my vehicle for over a year now and it is still quiet.

Fits, Will update on performance/durability

Fits perfectly and works great. Haven't had any noises. Was easy to install and is a good value

Nice n easy … plug n play

Much cheaper than local parts store.

Arrived damaged… same as the crank pulley that got delivered at the same time. First time getting broken parts from Amazon and I’ve bought a lot… very annoying. Too bad I threw the old one away and had to drive with it… such a lovely noise it makes