For reference, the vehicle in question is a 2004 Buick Rainier AWD with the 5.3L V8
Looking on Rockauto at idler pulleys, the range of prices has me scratching my head. The low is $6.85 for a Dorman, to $34.79 for an AC Delco. Other options priced between those are Hayden, Gates, Dayco, and Goodyear.
Is the AC Delco 5 times better than the Dorman? Do some of these brands have good or bad reputations with pulleys?
Looking on Rockauto at idler pulleys, the range of prices has me scratching my head. The low is $6.85 for a Dorman, to $34.79 for an AC Delco. Other options priced between those are Hayden, Gates, Dayco, and Goodyear.
Is the AC Delco 5 times better than the Dorman? Do some of these brands have good or bad reputations with pulleys?