wow! thanks for the picture NATO308. It helps, 'cause I had it visualized totally differently.

Generally, the pipe wrench on the pulley gives me nervous tics, but I can see how'd it'd work, and may give it at least a test.

Did you have any damage to the pulley?

1992 sohc trooper 3.2l v6 automatic . . . as is

i love a good intermittent electrical challenge. . .especially when it's someone else's.