1997 Pontiac Grand Prix tension pulley

1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
109,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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NEWTON
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will the tension pulley cause antifreeze to leak if its not tightened all the way on the head of the motor block?
Nov 8, 2008 at 5:37 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Only if it screws into a water jacket in the block.

If you unscrew it slowly and see coolant dripping, then you will know it does.
In that case the bolt would have to be removed and the threads coated with sealant and reinstalled.
Nov 10, 2008 at 10:14 AM