Please help: V-belt pulley question

[markjdlr]

Hello, I'm new to posting here, but I've been able to utilize the expertise on here for years, which I greatly appreciate.

As for the car, '95 525iA, M50 engine. What is the pulley directly below the alternator? My A/C belt seems to have snapped, which then may have broken that pulley. The main fan belt, then, came off as well. When I went to replace the belts, I noticed that this particular pulley was gone. I can't seem to figure out what it is, but it looks like I could replace it by itself without having to replace the whole unit.

Thanks in advance for your help,
Mark J dlR

[yaofeng]

The pulley below the alternator is the power steering pump pulley.

[joshua43214]

Most likely the pulley failed and that made the belt come off. Would be kinda odd for a PS pulley to come off though. Can you post a pic?

[markjdlr]

Thanks. Just picked up the new pulley. I'll install it tomorrow.

Sorry for the late reply. I work late during the week and haven't been able to take a decent pic until today. I hope I attach this correctly.

[BillionPa]

oh snap!