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๐Ÿ”ฉ Gates DriveAlign 38245 Automatic Belt Tensioner Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”ฉ Gates DriveAlign 38245 Automatic Belt 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 1 out of 5

Not for Disco as advertised

I'm sure it's a great part metal pulley and all. BUT. It will NOT fit 2003 Land Rover Discovery 4.6 - the locating pin is D shaped and too big, the depth is too deep and there is no external hook.

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  • Control Parts
Cons
  • Quality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

but that shit is perfect Another review said it didn't fit.

I can't speak about durability, but imagination is perfect. Another review said it didn't fit his LR Discovery II, but it fits perfectly. It looks different from his photos but the setup is perfect. As far as Gates products go, I use their pulleys and tensioners on my BMW and haven't had any problems for over 50,000 miles so I assume they will perform the same.

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  • Automobile
Cons
  • Disappear

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Perfect fit and strong spring, little pulley wobble.

This item fits well and the spring is quite strong compared to my OEM part. It was easy to install and the belt seemed to be held under the right tension. It should be noted that the idler pulley on the tensioner had very little wobble on its axis even though the bolt was tightened to the correct torque. I installed it anyway and after 2000 miles it doesn't seem to be a problem but I'll update this review if anything goes wrong.

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  • Motor Parts
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  • Quick Start Guide