[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by Mr B

The spindle can be fitted the other way round. The only reason the factory put it in that way round is so that the silencer will stop it working all the way out if the nut ever came off.

I've never heard that explanation before Brian.

See an alternative discussion on the merits of spindle reversal HERE

IMO the pulley damage is unlikely to cause accelerated belt wear, but if it was up to me I would get the pulley replaced, because the garage did the damage and I would expect them to have a 'duty of care.'