My Account
My Garage
Shopping Cart

Shopping Cart

0 items in your Cart
View Cart
Subtotal
Track
My Order
MY GARAGE Select Vehicle
MY GARAGE

Gates 38087 DriveAlign Accessory Belt Idler Pulley

(1993-2000 Volkswagen Jetta; 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat; 1993-2000 Volkswagen Golf; 1995-1996 Volkswagen EuroVan; 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio + 1 more model)

Part of: Gates DriveAlign Accessory Belt Idler Pulley

Other options in this family: Gates 38027 Gates 38011 Gates 36174 Gates 36101 Gates 38012

Manufacturer

Picture for manufacturer Gates

Part Number

38087
11 reviews
Sale Price

$33.23

2 left at this price

delivery box

Usually delivered within 2 days

Check out with

ApplePay
Authorize Seller Badge
No Hassle Returns

No Hassle Returns

Live-in-stock inventory

Live-in-stock inventory

Fitment guaranteed

Fitment guaranteed

Product Details

The Gates 38087 DriveAlign Idler Pulley is engineered to provide reliable serpentine belt tensioning and guidance for your vehicle's accessory drive system. This precision-manufactured pulley ensures proper belt alignment and consistent tension, helping to prevent premature belt wear and accessory failure.

Key Specifications:

  • Bearing bore inner diameter: 9mm
  • Pulley outer diameter: 78mm (approximately 3.07 inches)
  • Premium sealed bearing design for extended service life
  • High-temperature bearing and seal materials
  • Designed for severe-duty operation and high load capacity

Features and Benefits:

  • OE-quality replacement idler pulley restores factory performance
  • Premium materials resist heat, contamination, and wear
  • Precision-balanced construction reduces vibration and noise
  • Gates DriveAlign technology ensures proper belt tracking
  • Direct-fit design for alternator and accessory drive applications

This idler pulley is sold individually and is designed for vehicles without power take-off systems. Gates is a trusted name in automotive belt drive systems, delivering OE-quality components backed by decades of engineering expertise.

Products specifications

Fits

1993-2000 Volkswagen Jetta; 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat; 1993-2000 Volkswagen Golf; 1995-1996 Volkswagen EuroVan; 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio; 2000-2009 Volkswagen Derby

Contents

Pulley

Outside Diameter (mm)

78

WIDTH (MM)

25

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm)

9

Contact Surface

Smooth/Backside

Number of Pulleys

1

Pulley 1 Flanged

No

Great site. I received my product quickly and it was the product I ordered.

Autoplicity has the best prices around! They were quick to email a confirmation of the order, shipment, and delivery. I was VERY impressed! I also received my order earlier than I thought, which is always a plus. Will definitely do business with them again! Thanks!

Best Price on the Net for K&N System for my 2012 HEMI RAM. My Order 18270 is shipping today and I can't wait to get it installed!

Best prices online! Ordered a JBA performance exhaust and Airaid intake system for my 06 F-150. Was hesitant at first because I never heard of them but ordering was a breeze and saved me over $100 total for two items compared to anywhere else. Had package at my door in about 24 hours and even selected normal UPS ground shipping. Very satisfied and will definitely return!

VERY EASY WITH AMAZON SIGN IN

Quick shipping and good communication, thanks!

First time using Autoplicity. Found some great pricing on their site. Plan on doing plenty of mods to my new truck and would definetley recommend them and would be using them again very soon.

very excellent oil the only oil that has been in my harley since it was new and it a 95 very fast shipper ordered it 19 feb and got it 22 feb

One of the most reasonable prices I saw after looking at a number of different sites. This site also ja good reviews and shipped very quickly. Very happy with th purchase.

Very easy to order on line and excellent communication, very good price.

This was my first order but will definitely use them again. Best price and quick shipment.

Share icon
Return Policy
Returns are easy at THMotorsports

Not happy with a purchase? No problem. We've made returning items as easy as possible. And most purchases can be returned for free for 30 days. Learn more about our Returns Policy