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Nongan
EFI Slant 6
Joined: 03 Dec 2010
Posts: 468
Location: Oregon
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Post subject:
Replacing Idler Arm on '70 Dart
(Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:23 pm)
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As stated in the title, I need to replace my idler arm on my '70, how involved of a job is this? I have heard it can be quite a pain, I've got a lot of slop in it, about an inch or so in any given direction.
Also, do I need to order a new arm? When I was at the parts store they had a Idler arm bushing, but I'm sure someone more qualified than myself can tell me what I need to do exactly.
Thanks,
Seth_________________ Annabelle: 1970 Dodge Dart Hardtop
1991 Nissan 240sx (sileighty) Lots of mods
1974 Dodge Dart *Wrecked*
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neilskiw
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Joined: 09 Jun 2007
Posts: 63
Location: Portland, Or.
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(Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:21 am)
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I think last time, I used an engine hoist to lift the motor up (after loosening the motor mounts) just a couple inches. That gave me enough room to remove the idler bolt which is installed from the top-down. Don't get any ideas about re installing it from the bottom-up, cause if you did, and the nut vibrated off, your Dart will find another ditch.
I really think the idler has failed prematurely due to A- cheap offshore junk construction, or B- aged ball joints and bushings, in which case you will be throwing money away by just replacing the idler.
Remember, I have a brand new idler with the rest of those parts for you.
Neil
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Nongan
EFI Slant 6
Joined: 03 Dec 2010
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Location: Oregon
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Post subject:
(Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:32 am)
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When I had the front end checked they said it seemed like a entire piece of the bushing was missing, I may just pull it apart to look at it and see what the damage is._________________ Annabelle: 1970 Dodge Dart Hardtop
1991 Nissan 240sx (sileighty) Lots of mods
1974 Dodge Dart *Wrecked*
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DusterIdiot
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Joined: 29 Oct 2002
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Location: Salem, OR
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Post subject:
But...
(Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:34 pm)
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| Quote: | Don't get any ideas about re installing it from the bottom-up, cause if you did, and the nut vibrated off, your Dart will find another ditch.
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If you're on the ball, you drill the bolt above the nut and install a hairpin
as a retainer...no matter which way the bolt is pointed...
-D.Idiot
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