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Gates 38195 Belt Tensioner Assembly Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.4
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Description of Gates 38195 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 3 out of 5

The tensioner looks good, but costs extra.

The pulley has a rotating plate, non-rotating axles keep the tensioner looking good, but replacing the pulley costs extra. I wish it wasn't so brittle or tighter bearing tolerance.

Pros
  • Round torsion spring design provides reliability as well as constant tension
Cons
  • Good but not great

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Sounds like crickets under the hood.

4500 miles and a year later it chirps/creaks when starting. Not exclusively, and the noise disappears after everything is good and warm.

Pros
  • Engines and engine parts
Cons
  • Fits

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Sounds like crickets under the hood.

Driven 4500 miles, chirping/creaking when starting after a year. Not exclusively, and the noise disappears after everything is good and warm.

Pros
  • One year trial
Cons
  • Crumpled

Revainrating 5 out of 5

OE quality replacement parts

This tensioner fits perfectly and works great, easy to install, the tensioner is quiet and works perfectly. A lot more than I can say about the old one that has barely done 10,000 miles.

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
Cons
  • Everything OK

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The tensioner looks good, but costs extra.

The idler pulley has a swivel plate, due to the non-rotating axles the tensioner looks good but replacing the idler pulley will incur additional costs. I wish it wasn't so brittle or tighter bearing tolerance.

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Only available in black