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Review on Gates 38274 Belt Tensioner Assembly by German Diaz

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent replacement OEM

I used this tensioner to replace the original tensioner on my 2007 Ford F-150 3V 5.4L. Feels and looks the same as the OEM unit I removed. Very easy installation. I was hesitant to take on this job myself, but after completing it, I found that it was very easy. I replaced the tensioner, two smooth pulleys, one ribbed pulley and the belt (all Gates). Long term update: After using this tensioner for the past three years and about 30,000 miles, the bearing started to chirp. I bought a bearing and just swapped the bearing. Tensioner and pulley are in good condition. I was hoping this product would last longer. Changing bearings was easy. Still a good product.

Pros
  • Pretty impressive
Cons
  • boring packaging