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Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner - 38278
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Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner (Part No. 38278)

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, the Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner stands out as a top choice. Renowned for its OE-quality design, this tensioner is engineered to deliver exceptional durability, fit, and performance. With Gates, you can trust that every tensioner is crafted to meet strict tolerances and specifications, ensuring a perfect match for your vehicle.

Key Features

  • OE Comparison Rating: OE Exact
  • Pulley Quantity: 1
  • Material: Steel
  • Contact Surface: Smooth/Backside
  • Pulley 1 Flanged: No
  • Outside Diameter: 3.01 inches (76.5 mm)
  • Bearing Bore Inside Diameter: 0.67 inches (17 mm)
  • Width: 1.48 inches (37.5 mm)
  • Belt Type: V-Ribbed
  • Mounting Hole Quantity: 5
  • Contents: Tensioner Assembly

Benefits You Can Count On

This comprehensive line of tensioners is designed to fit a wide range of vehicles, including cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks, whether domestic or import (European and Asian). Each tensioner is manufactured using advanced technology and high-quality materials, ensuring it meets or exceeds the standards set by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Durability and Reliability

The patented labyrinth seal effectively protects internal components, extending the life of the tensioner to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements. Additionally, the innovative vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibrations, contributing to the longevity of not just the tensioner but also the belt and other accessories. With a torsional round spring design, you can expect consistent tension and reliable performance.

Fitment

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional mechanic, installing the Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner is straightforward, thanks to its OE exact fit. Ensure your vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently with this essential component.

Other Part Numbers:
Gates #GATES-38278

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Who is Gates?

Gates is a manufacturing company that specializes in creating application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. Their aim is to push the boundaries and engineer products that would meet their customer’s expectations. Today, they are one of the leading brands in their industry segment and have been trusted by millions of users worldwide.

Search for Perfection

The company has continuously invested itself in its research and development to create products that surpass industry standards. By using real-world experiences, they are able to create innovative products that are superior compared to their competitors.

World-Renowned Brand

Gates has expanded itself by offering more products from its catalogs. They are best known for their engine belts that are designed to fit most vehicles available in the market. Due to their product’s high quality, it has become the brand of choice of professional mechanics and tuners around the globe. They have facilities located at over 120 locations in 30 different countries enabling them to accommodate the increasing demands of their clients.

Purchase Gates Products at Vivid Racing

If you want quality parts for your vehicle, then Gates is the right brand for you. With over 100 years in the business, they are able to establish a reputation as a leading manufacturer with a strong sense of personal responsibility and are fully dedicated to providing its customers with the best product. To know more about Gates, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific requirement.

 




Limited Warranty

Goods are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for the life of the Goods (or the published recommended replacement interval specified by Gates). Gates will replace or repair, at its option, any Goods proved defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. This is the sole remedy for breach of warranty. Color fade and color difference is not warranted. This warranty is void if the defect is caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the Goods, or used for racing or competition. Goods are not warranted to comply with laws that may apply to uses of the Goods not stated in related materials, e.g., use in manned or unmanned aviation or life support applications. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. FAILURE TO REPLACE TIMING BELTS OR OTHER GATES PRODUCTS AS SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FOR WHICH GATES DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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