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πŸ”— Gates 90K-38332: Ultimate Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit for Complete Efficiency Review

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Description of πŸ”— Gates 90K-38332: Ultimate Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit for Complete Efficiency

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 5 out of 5

Works like a charm on a 2012 Acura MDX, it's a complete kit!

Perfect match for my 2012 Acura MDX. Using a diagram I found on YouTube, I was able to replace the pulley and belt in under an hour. It would be even faster if I bought a special wrench to tighten the tensioner. Excellent parts.

Pros
  • Slim design
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Cracks on the tensioner / plastic sleeve previously opened

Several cracks on the tensioner. The plastic bag was already open when I unpacked the part, which tells me they sent me a used/defective item. The bearing feels smooth and the belt seems fine. The package arrived the next day, which makes me very happy.

Pros
  • handy thing
Cons
  • There are nuances

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good detailed instructions.

This set is of good quality. I can't comment on durability until I drive 100,000km. I can say the instructions that came with it were top notch allowing the backyard mechanic to make the replacement. Removing the camshaft nut can be tricky and you may need help watching youtube videos.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Slightly wrinkled

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Do not buy - return the window to short number

Must be returned as bearings are defective but belt is fine. We don't need a replacement for that. But the return window is too short. If we could exchange it for a working one I would give a good review. Otherwise, I advise against buying from this buyer. I will retract my bad review if we get any spare part from this kit.

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Negative impression

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Do not purchase this product

The tensioner just came loose from the engine and the bolt broke after only 4 months. Luckily the car was parked when it happened. As you can see in the picture it's just cut off and the other half of the body is still bolted to the motor and part of the bolt has been sheared off. I have emailed Revain and the manufacturer. No help from either side. Revain told me to contact the manufacturer, the manufacturer told me to call the seller.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Minor problems

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Stay away from this part Gates

2008 Honda Ridgeline. As a very experienced amateur mechanic I replaced this block to get rid of the apparent belt squeak (it turned out to be an alternator bearing) only to have this block shear off my car yesterday 12/31/20 what a Way to end the year. The tensioner housing cracked at the base causing the main bolt to shear off. I had to remove the alternator compressor, then the retainer housing (which separates from the cylinder block), remove the end of the sheared bolt and now just have to

Pros
  • Delivery was very quick
Cons
  • Modern

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Terrible belt quality

I've been a hobby mechanic for a long time. I've done countless repairs, often the last time using parts I bought from Revain. Most work is going great, no problems. This time was a disaster due to bad parts. My wife's 2010 Acura MDX had a loud engine squeal. I quickly found out that it was a ribbed V-belt or that the factory tensioner was worn out. never mind Bought this item and exchanged it. Easy job, took an hour once I had the right tool (wrench/tie rod). But the creaking returned a week…

Pros
  • An absolute legend
Cons
  • Not bad