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๐Ÿš€ Enhanced Performance with Gates 38404 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner Review

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Description of ๐Ÿš€ Enhanced Performance with Gates 38404 DriveAlign 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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Type of review

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Half price OEM part

This was an OEM part with the manufacturer's name and serial number rubbed off. My car has already driven about 7000 km, everything is fine.

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Some imperfections

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent replacement for MINI Cooper (R53)

My stock unit started knocking and making noise. While looking for a replacement I came across a gate block and started researching it. A lot of people have had luck with this, so I decided to give it a try. It's been a year and I couldn't be happier. The product works great and I will buy it again without any problems.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • -

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great and no longer rattles.

Fits perfectly and took care of the horrible damper rumble and questionable reliability of the old one that was there for so long (maybe over 200,000 miles?). Installation wasn't that bad, maybe 90 minutes. I removed the belt, unscrewed the tensioner and fell out of the engine. New, bolted, the belt is on, the rest of the parts are on, the wheel is in place and done.

Pros
  • Dope ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Same as OEM but MUCH cheaper.

I was referred to this product by the MINI Cooper Forum and was glad I went that route. This is the same part as stock but a lot cheaper. The compressor tensioner is an unjustly forgotten but important component that should be replaced every two years. Otherwise, you can loosen and increase the tension, which will cause your machine to work poorly. The stand cannot be purchased separately so is a logical part and a great price. Happy I made this choice!

Pros
  • handy item
Cons
  • I don't remember but there was something

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good aftermarket replacement BUT!

It looks like an identical replacement for the original from the Mini. Would have given five stars if it wasn't for the confusion in the instructions with missing parts. Overall, I trust Gates to at least find a quality replacement part that costs a lot less than an OEM dealer part. This was no exception, but it seems almost every company and re-boxer uses the same manufacturer's part. I found a couple of issues with the part right out of the box and had to send the first one back. for whatโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Good thing
Cons
  • Everything great