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๐Ÿš— Gates 38113 DriveAlign Auto Belt Drive Tensioner Review

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Description of ๐Ÿš— Gates 38113 DriveAlign Auto Belt Drive Tensioner

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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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works best in belt tensioners

The product is built to last and comes with detailed installation instructions. The hardest part was of course the actual installation due to the close proximity to my Dodge Grand Caravan.

Pros
  • Belts, hoses and pulleys
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

OEM replacement on belts, hoses and pulleys

The one I received was identical to what came on a 1997 3.8 or 3.3 caravan but without the Lithens logo and the Mopar number on it. It says Made in Canada. Litens in Canada also made the Mopar tensioner at the time. Pictured above is new, below is factory.

Pros
  • Replacement parts
Cons
  • Lots of things

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Plastic Pulley Fits Aftermarket

The pulley on my OEM belt tensioner is metal and has been running great for 13 years (160,000 miles). The pulley that comes with this belt tensioner is made of plastic. A tech tip from the Gates website informs customers about the poor quality of the plastic pulleys and that Gates only sells metal pulleys with their tensioners. especially when their own website says you should only buy metal pulleys and they just ignored my email. Aside from being plastic, the pulley doesn't fit very well. Myโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Automotive
Cons
  • Nothing Here