Galaxy nig

Thank you for your explanation of the clutched pulley. I did have a vague idea of why it progressed but I didn't know exactly how it worked and why .your comments have been really helpful and I will post again once sorted

Thanks a lot

Thanks Brian.I am new to this forum and I don't know my way around this site very well yet it is however 04 zetec 6 speed 130 brake.as the car has now done 82 thousand I would assume judging by what I've read it's getting ready for a new pulley so I think I'm going to change that anyway.I'll probs post in tech when get spare time.thank you once again.

Hi can any one help I am new to the concept of clutched pulley but I was wondering if this could be the culprit here.we recently had work on our galaxy done after the steering became intolerable with screeching and vibrating we took it to our mechanic who diagnosed as being a shot suspension leg so he renewed along with belt and tensioner but this has not completely cured the symptoms altho they do appear better.so we still get screeching when turning and a bit of shudder.the power steering pump was also replaced at this point my question is this.is the alternator pulley supposed to spin freely in both directions as mine does and if I jam the armature with a screwdriver it don't turn at all either way so I suspect that's not good even g don't think that would cause judder so what would most likely be the next port of call.?cheers in advance for any help I would be most grateful