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Precise Fit
Customers are very satisfied with the precise fit of the Gates belt drive pulley as it matches their OEM hardware perfectly and saves them money compared to local auto parts stores.
Easy Installation
Customers are very pleased with the ease of installation of the product and have reported that it was straightforward to replace their old pulleys. Some customers mentioned that it fixed squeaking noises in their vehicles, while others noted that it was a cost-effective alternative to purchasing an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part from the vehicle manufacturer.
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Quality Manufacturing
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the quality manufacturing of the Gates 38001 Belt Drive Pulley. While some are pleased with its high-quality construction, others have reported issues such as improperly pressed bearings and poor craftsmanship.
Smooth Operation
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the smooth operation of the Gates 38001 Belt Drive Pulley. Many report that it eliminates grinding, chirping, and screeching sounds, allowing their new belts to run quietly. However, some customers mention the importance of using the correct washer for installation.
Highlights
Quality
Easy to install and is of good quality
Easy to install with tension hole (duh)
Reinstall new pulley and wahla, no more screeching sound from the bad pulley.
After installing a new serpentine belt, i realized my old idler pulley was defective.
Price
Perfect fit and was a lot cheaper priced than local auto parts stores.
Half the price of local part stores and name brand
I decided to pay a lot less to get this one and it works just fine.
Competitiveness
It is a better price then going oem from ford.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 79.6% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 981 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 8 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Just need an extra washer to hold the center of the bearing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It was the wrong part for my pickup but i managed to trade it for the right one at my local parts store
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is as wide as it needs to be fir the species bekt for the 04 s10
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its been on the vehicle for 6 months and hasnt shown any signs of problems yet
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its a crap shoot these days with the market being flooded with cheap chinese parts just dont know what your going to be dealt
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Works great but has only been installed for 2 weeks
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Half the price of local part stores and name brand
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For a 2006 ford taurus oem pulley had 158k miles i hope this one gets me at least 30k
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