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Gates 90K 38201 Complete Serpentine Kit Review

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Description of Gates 90K 38201 Complete Serpentine Kit

Save money and prevent premature vehicle breakdowns by making the choice to fix your vehicle right the first time. Neglecting to replace the tensioner and pulley(s), at the same time you replace the belt, can not only shorten the life of the belt as well as other front end accessory drive components, but can leave you or your customer stranded on the side of the road. Gates understands the importance of getting your vehicle up and running with as little hassle as possible. Our Complete Serpentine Kits provide customers a time-saving, convenient way to purchase all the premium parts needed, in one pre-packaged kit, to completely restore their serpentine belt drive system. Plus, they're backed by our lifetime parts and labor warranty when installed by a certified shop.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Overpriced and Underperformed

I purchased a complete serpentine kit for my automotive last month and I was disappointed with its performance. Based on my observations the pulleys were not aligned properly and caused a lot of belt noise. The hoses were also of poor quality and started to leak after just a few weeks of use. The only pro was THAT the installation process was easy... However, the quality and performance of this kit did not justify its high price..

Pros
  • Easy installation process.
Cons
  • Poor quality hoses, misaligned pulleys, and overpriced.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Check if you have a Hydraulic Tensioner

After I fitted my 2005 BMW X5 3.0 liter engine Once in, I quickly discovered that it was a hydraulic tensioner, not the mechanical one that comes with it. I thought tensioners would be a quick switch from mechanical to hydraulic, but they're clearly different. After a quick search on the internet it turned out that people prefer a hydraulic tensioner over a mechanical one, so I decided to keep the hydraulic tensioner. Perhaps a mechanical tensioner could replace the hydraulic tensioners, but I…

Pros
  • Save money and avoid premature vehicle failure by making the right choice the first time you repair your car
Cons
  • Upgradeable