The Quandary: Is it really just as simple as replacing the pulley or does a deeper, darker, more insidious problem lurk deep within the bowels of this beast?

Nah, just replace the cheesy pulley. It’s just a freakin’ piece of plastic, whaddya expect?

Pulley part link: http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-21001108-%3d%3di1472&PartID=1472

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