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mjboyd
 Post subject: 80 idler arm
PostPosted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:45 pm 
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My idler arm is shot. Apparently all you can buy is the bushing. I have the idler arm off the truck and can't get the top nut to budge. For anyone who has replaced the bushing, any tips on disassembling?

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 Post subject: Re: 80 idler arm
PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:21 pm 
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After I took Idler arm mine off my Luv, my mechanic said the bushing fit loose, so he carefully put in a type of apoxy so the bushing fit flush. The grease seal, I could not find a match for. For now I just regrease the fitting more often.
If anyone finds a grease seal for the I.A., let me know! 8)

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 Post subject: Re: 80 idler arm
PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:28 pm 
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I took mine off about a year ago, and I don't recall anything special about the nut. It was tight, but that's what cheater bars are for.

Get a big-old breaker bar. It'll come loose.

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 Post subject: Re: 80 idler arm
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I did it about 18 yrs ago and didn't have a problem at all.
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 Post subject: Re: 80 idler arm
PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:42 pm 
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My nuts were a lot looser 18 years ago too. :wink:

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My nuts were a lot looser 18 years ago too. :wink:

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 Post subject: Re: 80 idler arm
PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:22 pm 
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Napa can get the bushing for you .
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