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Gates 38152 Belt Tensioner Assembly Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Description of Gates 38152 Belt Tensioner Assembly

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 4 out of 5

Excellent quality, highly recommended.

Working, comes with aluminum coolant elbow. On the other hand, the paint of the casting was cracked all over. Great price, highly recommend.

Pros
  • Ideal for a small home
Cons
  • Available in black only

Revainrating 4 out of 5

O-rings on heater hose are missing.

Good fit. The kit did not include O-rings on the rear heater hose. Comes with a front coolant inlet and o-rings that fit the bottom inlet. Finding o-rings for the heater was a pain.

Pros
  • Round torsion spring ensures reliability and constant tension.
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Belt Tensioner - Fits 97 Bonneville 3.8L

O-rings for heater hose connectors that fit this case - I took a chance and bet put the fittings back in with the old o-rings - luckily they sealed with no leaks. The included elbow fitting came with o-rings but did not fit the engine block due to a casting flaw that I had to file out. Otherwise the part fits and works well so far. Initial problem: a metallic screech that I couldn't identify. Eventually, I noticed that the idler pulley was sagging outwards, causing the belt to shift on the…

Pros
  • Patented anti-vibration system absorbs excessive vibration and extends the life of belt tensioner, belt and accessories
Cons
  • Cord is shorter than other picks