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Gates 38315 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner Assembly

(Volkswagen Jetta 2005-15, Beetle 2006-10, 2012-15, Passat 2012-14, Golf 2010-14, Rabbit 2006-09, Golf SportWagen 2010-13, Bora 2005-10 + 4 more models)

Part of: Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner

Other options in this family: Gates T2H38134 Gates 39371 Gates 38276 Gates 278-200-05-70 Gates T39194

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Part Number

38315
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Product Details

The Gates 38315 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner Assembly is an OE replacement tensioner designed for alternator and water pump drive applications. This thermoplastic tensioner features a smooth pulley with backside engagement, measuring 2.56 inches outer diameter, 0.87 inches width, and 0.67 inches inner diameter.

Key Features:

  • Automatic tensioning maintains consistent belt tension throughout service life
  • Engineered to meet and exceed OE specifications for improved performance
  • Enhanced bearing reliability reduces maintenance requirements
  • Durable thermoplastic construction for long-lasting operation
  • Smooth pulley design without flange

The Gates DriveAlign system ensures optimal belt alignment and tension, extending the life of your serpentine belt system. Backed by Gates lifetime limited warranty, this tensioner assembly provides reliable OE-quality performance. Sold individually.

Products specifications

Fits

Volkswagen Jetta 2005-15, Beetle 2006-10, 2012-15, Passat 2012-14, Golf 2010-14, Rabbit 2006-09, Golf SportWagen 2010-13, Bora 2005-10, Beetle Cabrio 2010, The Beetle 2013; Audi TT Quattro 2012-13, TT 2012-13

Contents

Tensioner Assy.

Outside Diameter (mm)

65

WIDTH (MM)

22

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm)

17

Contact Surface

Smooth/Backside

Import or Domestic

Import

Instruction Sheet Number

98-0017 (General Instructions)

Number of Pulleys

1

OE Comparison Rating

OE Exact (OEX)

Pulley 1 Flanged

No

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