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🔧 Gates DriveAlign 38188 - Advanced Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Description of 🔧 Gates DriveAlign 38188 - Advanced Automatic 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

Great tensioner on parts

I'm buying this tensioner to replace my old one on my 2003 Mazda Tribute. Together with Hayden Automotive 5013 idler pulley and idler pulley and Bando 6PK2100 V-ribbed belt in OEM quality. They worked great. No more noise and I hope it lasts long.

Pros
  • Durable test results
Cons
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Pay extra for a Ford Motorcraft part instead.

New out of the box, belt tension would not hold on a 2001 Ford Focus DOHC at idle. It vibrated badly and was very noisy when idling. Replaced by Motorcraft Part No. BT-106. The Motorcraft part was priced more than 2x but it works great with good belt tension from idle to high speed and is very quiet. Go to the Ford Motorcraft section. You will not regret it.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Minor repairability

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Almost identical to Motorcraft Part

I decided to purchase this tensioner after testing 5 different tensioners from Dayco that failed on my old 99 contour last year. The casting is very similar to the original Ford part which I have kept for part numbers and appears to be made from a higher quality material than other aftermarket parts. So far it's not hanging around like the ones Dayco Advance Auto and AutoZone are offering and it seems to be working as advertised. I saved the last Dayco I removed to set up as a backup because…

Pros
  • GOLS Certified
Cons
  • Contact Seller

Revainrating 5 out of 5

OE Quality Part in Engines & Motor Parts

I installed this on a 2003 SVT Focus along with a new Gates belt (K060837) and Gates idler pulley (36200). This part was the exact right fit for the OEM idler that was removed. It does a good job of maintaining proper belt tension as I haven't had any issues with belt slippage (too loose) or belt/pulley noise (too tight). I have driven 1000 km with this part since it was installed and I am satisfied with my purchase. As a side note the part in the Revain photo is all blue but mine didn't look…

Pros
  • Absolutely Amazing!
Cons
  • Not bad, but...