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Gates 38159 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner

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$23.99

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About this item

  • 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


Gates is a global leader in Original Equipment system design and brings the same OE-quality, durability, fit and performance to our premium DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioners. form and function.


keso_Grande
2025-08-21 18:30:00
Pleased with the quality and ease of installation. Gates automotive parts has not let me down. Great alternative when OEM parts are not available and are also affordable.
AJ
2025-07-29 13:22:33
Fit perfectly on my 2001 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 V8.Just installed so can’t say for durability but so far all is good. Same as the original part I took off.
Matthew G
2025-07-03 10:04:47
Works as shouldAnd made in Candia so No cheap chines crap here
S-Logic
2025-06-04 10:26:51
Stopped the annoying squealing under the hood. High quality - was not made in China
C. Coe
2025-06-02 13:54:12
Just did a full tune up on my 03 Chevy Tahoe. Belts, tensioners, wires, plugs, etc. These were in stock vs the out of stock Delco's & the reviews were good so I bought this one (ac tensioner) & the other main belt tensioner. Both fit perfect, both are quiet (stock ones had 220k on them), & have no issues.Install was 15 minutes & 2 15mm bolts. You do need to have the main belt off to service the ac setup....however...I like stout feeling parts & these feel lighter that the oe AC Delco pieces. I think they will do their job just fine but are built different, may cheaper, maybe better, I don't know but the lightness caught my attention when I had both parts in my hand.Once I put some miles on these I'll be able to firm up my review. I'm a fan on oe replacement parts whenever possible but couldn't wait for Delco parts to be available in this case. If the other reviews are spot on than I doubt there will be an issue.
Steven S Murphy PE, PMP
2025-05-20 12:17:07
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV w Vortec 6.2L L92 V8 403hp 240,000 milesGates 38159 (GM 12580196) AC Drive Belt Tensioner $28.55 was a perfect fit.This is a quality product made in Canada at a great price!
Steve D.
2025-01-25 11:41:53
Works great in my 07 yukon danali 6.2
MB
2024-11-29 11:01:22
Excellent quality great value. Easy to install and would highly recommend this product- I put it on my 2005 Chevrolet Silverado