98 cobra vortech idler pulley? Need info!!!

yellow98stang · Oct 3, 2011

Just got a 98 cobra w/ a V2 S that was installed back in 2000-2001, and we have determined the idler pulley on the supercharger is bad (rattle/grinding). Can i just replace the pulley or do I need to update the bracket to the newer one with a different style pulley???

thanks,
Dan

96snake719 · Oct 4, 2011

Id give vortech a call, mine is starting to go to so I called them the other day they said I would have to or should upgrade to the newer style bracket, but thats with a V1, not sure what the difference is if any between the V1 and V2

99BlownVert · Oct 4, 2011

Is this what it looks like? My friend just had to replace his pulley on his bracket on his 96 cobra. He had to get the pulley pressed off but the new one will squeeze on there. This is the only place we could find it. Hope this helps!

Vortech Replacement Idler Pulley Assembly 4FK116-021 | eBay

Brutal Metal · Oct 4, 2011

^^^ Yes that's the correct idler pictured above, go through superchargersonline.com

yellow98stang · Oct 4, 2011

Did some more work last night:

Got the blower off and the idler pulley fell apart! It also looks like it was wearing on the bracket itself, so I guess I'll be ordering the updated bracket/pulley combo anyways. One thing we couldn't figure out was how the alternator got like it looks. Pics below...