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Gates 38045 DriveAlign Accessory Belt Idler Pulley

(1994-1997 BMW 540i; 1993-1997 BMW 740iL; 1994-1995 BMW 530i; 1993-1997 BMW 740i; 1994-1997 BMW 840Ci)

Part of: Gates DriveAlign Accessory Belt Idler Pulley

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Part Number

38045
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$35.74

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Product Details

The Gates 38045 DriveAlign Idler Pulley is a premium OE replacement component engineered to maintain proper belt tension and alignment in your vehicle's accessory drive system. This lower-position idler pulley is designed for air conditioning, alternator, and water pump belt routing applications.

Key Specifications:

  • Bearing bore inner diameter: 24mm x 8mm
  • Outer diameter: 70mm
  • Mounting location: Lower position
  • Sold individually

Features and Benefits:

  • Constructed from premium materials for extended wear life and higher load capacity
  • Equipped with high-quality bearings and seals rated for high-temperature operation
  • Engineered to perform reliably under severe operating conditions
  • DriveAlign technology ensures optimal belt tracking and reduced wear
  • Direct OE replacement fitment for hassle-free installation

Gates is a trusted name in automotive belt drive systems, delivering professional-grade components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This idler pulley helps prevent belt slippage, reduces noise, and extends the service life of your serpentine or V-belt system.

Products specifications

Fits

1994-1997 BMW 540i; 1993-1997 BMW 740iL; 1994-1995 BMW 530i; 1993-1997 BMW 740i; 1994-1997 BMW 840Ci

Contents

Pulley

Outside Diameter (mm)

70

WIDTH (MM)

31

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm)

24

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 2 (mm)

8

Contact Surface

Smooth/Backside

Number of Pulleys

1

Pulley 1 Flanged

No

Great prices and fast shipping!

Great item comunication and fast shipping. Defenitly you a new costumer

Great prices and great products. When it was received, the merchandise was correct and packed well. Thanks, will be ordering oil from this buyer from now on. (order #5647)

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Very good prices and good shipping prices. found my parts cheaper then any place else. Thanks to Autoplicity for filling my order #8498 of 4/02/12 quickly and accurately. I will be back.

Fast shipping and saved $60 on a $399 item. However you have to verify your part #'s with the vendor. The part discription on autoplicity sometimes is not what you get. I ordered an item that said it was an O2 plug and bung but when it showed up it was just the bung plug sold separate and customer service basically said it was my bad for not checking for a more accurate discription on the Allstar web site.

Easy to use website. The belts I ordered didn't have a picture but I knwew what I was looking for.

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