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Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner
$67.69

Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner - Model 38142

When it comes to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, the Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner is a top choice. As a leader in Original Equipment (OE) system design, Gates ensures that this premium tensioner delivers the same quality, durability, and performance as the original part.

Key Features

  • OE Comparison Rating: OE Improved
  • Pulley Quantity: 1
  • Material: Steel
  • Contact Surface: Smooth/Backside
  • Pulley Flanged: No
  • Outside Diameter: 3.54 inches (90 mm)
  • Bearing Bore Inside Diameter: 0.67 inches (17 mm)
  • Width: 1.2 inches (30.5 mm)
  • Belt Type: V-Ribbed
  • Mounting Hole Quantity: 1
  • Contents: Tensioner Assembly

Durability and Performance

This tensioner is manufactured to strict tolerances, ensuring an OE fit that meets the highest standards. The patented labyrinth seal protects internal components, helping the tensioner exceed OE life expectancy requirements. Plus, its innovative vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibrations, which not only enhances the tensioner's longevity but also extends the life of the belt and accessories.

Fitment

The Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner is designed to fit a wide range of vehicles, including cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks, whether domestic or import (European and Asian). This comprehensive line guarantees that you can find the right part for your needs.

Why Choose Gates?

Choosing Gates means opting for reliability and quality. With a commitment to using the same or improved technology and materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), you can trust that this tensioner will perform just like the factory part, if not better.

Conclusion

Upgrade your vehicle's performance with the Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner 38142. With its exceptional design, durability, and compatibility, you can drive with confidence knowing you’ve made a smart choice for your vehicle.

Other Part Numbers:
Gates #GATES-38142

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Who is Gates?

Gates is a manufacturing company that specializes in creating application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. Their aim is to push the boundaries and engineer products that would meet their customer’s expectations. Today, they are one of the leading brands in their industry segment and have been trusted by millions of users worldwide.

Search for Perfection

The company has continuously invested itself in its research and development to create products that surpass industry standards. By using real-world experiences, they are able to create innovative products that are superior compared to their competitors.

World-Renowned Brand

Gates has expanded itself by offering more products from its catalogs. They are best known for their engine belts that are designed to fit most vehicles available in the market. Due to their product’s high quality, it has become the brand of choice of professional mechanics and tuners around the globe. They have facilities located at over 120 locations in 30 different countries enabling them to accommodate the increasing demands of their clients.

Purchase Gates Products at Vivid Racing

If you want quality parts for your vehicle, then Gates is the right brand for you. With over 100 years in the business, they are able to establish a reputation as a leading manufacturer with a strong sense of personal responsibility and are fully dedicated to providing its customers with the best product. To know more about Gates, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific requirement.

 




Limited Warranty

Goods are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for the life of the Goods (or the published recommended replacement interval specified by Gates). Gates will replace or repair, at its option, any Goods proved defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. This is the sole remedy for breach of warranty. Color fade and color difference is not warranted. This warranty is void if the defect is caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the Goods, or used for racing or competition. Goods are not warranted to comply with laws that may apply to uses of the Goods not stated in related materials, e.g., use in manned or unmanned aviation or life support applications. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. FAILURE TO REPLACE TIMING BELTS OR OTHER GATES PRODUCTS AS SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FOR WHICH GATES DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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