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Gates 38286 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner | Specifications and Fitment

$89.75

92 ratingsSource: Amazon
SKU: B-B000IY7RWM Category:

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  • Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks, domestic and import (European and Asian)
  • Manufactured using the same or improved technology and quality materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, assuring a factory match
  • Patented labyrinth seal protects internal components to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements
  • Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, as well as belt and accessory, life
  • Torsional round spring design provides reliability as well as consistent tension

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Description

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Gates is a global leader in Original Equipment system design and brings the same OE-quality, durability, fit and performance to our premium DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioners. We ensure every tensioner is manufactured to rigid tolerances and specifications that guarantee OE fit, form and function.

Product facts

Specifications

Canonical product
MP-US-B000IY7RWM
Source product ID
B000IY7RWM
Category
Replacement Parts / Belts, Hoses & Pulleys / Belt Tensioners / Timing Belt Tensioners
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Listing compatibility notes

  • We ensure every tensioner is manufactured to rigid tolerances and specifications that guarantee OE fit, form and function.

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Fit and size notes

  • We ensure every tensioner is manufactured to rigid tolerances and specifications that guarantee OE fit, form and function.

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Customer feedback

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4.4 / 5 92 source ratings

Source: Amazon. Imported marketplace feedback is shown for product research and is not a review of a purchase made on this website.

11 written reviews
5 stars 8
4 stars 3
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 0

11 reviews for Gates 38286 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner | Specifications and Fitment

  1. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Frank

    I only had this product installed for few days, but so far no squicky noise like my old one used to do. Seems to works well.Quality was a bit disappointing (a lot of cracks on the metal part itself; looks like manufacturing problems, especially around areas with radius).Also, I had to complain to Amazon.com about this item, buyers be aware… at the time the picture was showing a nice rubber end-cap, but in fact I received a part with a cheap made plastic end-cap, with a space between the metal arm and the cap (dust, or other contaminants could get in with time and damage the hydraulic piston).I recommend but be aware of what you really buy.For these reasons, I would give 3 and 1/2 stars.

  2. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    C.B.

    good fit

  3. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    greg

    This stopped my tensioner from trying to eat my new belt

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    Ian G

    Worked well, good quality.

  5. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    koreywill

    After 100,000 miles on the same part as this the dampener gave up the ghost and the belt started make a vibration noise. Finally tracked down the source (the dampener) and ordered a new one from Amazon. It does take a bit of finagling to get the new part in and the belt back on but it can be done. You will have to jack up the engine (after you unbolt the passenger side motor mount) in order to remove the old part and install the new. It’s a great part at a great price.

  6. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    jason newell

    Installed in just a few minutes in the shop. Fixed annoying and common fluttering noise associated with this engine platform.Use a floor jack and a wooden block to raise the engine as you remove the engine mount. Take off the belt. Use slow, constant pressure on the tensioner while removing and Installing the belt to avoid breaking it.Done!

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    Mike Squire

    Installed in a Pontiac Vibe with a 1.8 Toyota engine, fit perfectly but do yourself a favor and Jack the engine.I used a 4’ breaker bar plus 3’ of pipe to compress the hydraulic piston.It also helped that I had extra long offset combination wrenches from HF.

  8. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Frankie

    Perfect fit for 2003 Toyota Corolla LE with the 1ZZ-FE engine.

  9. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    A Baker

    This gates brand is much better quality than all the other ones that are 30 and $40. I bought a cheap one that only lasted a few months and immediately was not working properly. Had to spend more money on a nicer one. This one seems to be better constructed.

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    Neitan

    Good corolla 2005

  11. Imported from AmazonSource context: Verified Purchase

    Justin

    Works like it should. Takes about 30 minutes for me (diesel mechanic by trade). Long flex head ratcheting wrenches will make this job so easy. Jack up the engine a few inches. The noise it was making in F/R when cold is now gone. Time will tell how long it holds up

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