Features
- Constructed to match OE form, fit, and function
- Maintains its correct alignment to the belt and correct accessory belt tension
- A patented “proportional damping” technology absorbs engine vibrations, eliminates noise and harshness
- Round, torsion-spring technology helps dampen vibration, maintains correct tension, and provides inherent corrosion protection
- Eliminates need to adjust/re-tension belts
- Prevents belt slip (noise/excessive belt wear)
- Optimizes belt life as the belt maintains proper tension as it wears
- OE style pulley is manufactured to OE material specifications, unless upgraded to improve performance
- OE design lift lug features allow for worry-free installation
- Provides indication of correct belt length and excessive belt stretch where applicable
- OE style locating pins are a part of the base casting, ensuring mounting accuracy and alignment
- The pivot shaft is an integral part of the tensioner base allowing it to maintain precise angularity
- Incorporates a highly developed mechanical assembly stake
Product Details
Elite™ Gatorback Belt Tensioner Assembly by Continental® ContiTech™. This belt tensioner assembly is constructed to meet OE requirements for fit, form, and function. It provides smooth, noiseless, and vibration-free operation thanks to a patented “proportional damping” system, “round” wire torsion spring, highly developed mechanical assembly stake, and other features that make Goodyear tensioners superior to the competition.
A tensioner, as its name implies, maintains correct tension on the belt to keep it tight against the pulleys. As other components wear out over time, the tensioner compensates for the belt slack. Additionally, it keeps the belt aligned or in plane with the adjacent parts. Finally, it dampens noise and vibration, providing efficient and quiet drive belt system performance. If you are looking for quality belt tensioner assembly that follows OE design and delivers superior operation, Goodyear is the brand you can rely on. It manufactures tensioners taking into account the specific packaging and operating conditions of your vehicle as well as application specific belt layout configuration.
When properly designed and applied, the tensioner will ensure pre-determined, constant tension and proper noise and vibration dampening throughout its life. In the Goodyear tensioner construction, this is achieved thanks to “proportional damping” system, “round” spring design, sturdy OE-style components, etc. The damping system is tuned to the needs of your vehicle. This tensioner is built using round, torsion-spring technology instead of a flat spring ('clockspring') that better balances the offset load within the tensioner. The corrosion-resistant spring is custom designed for each tensioner application. OE-style pulley, locating pin, and lift lug allow for mounting accuracy, correct alignment, and easy installation. The well-designed Goodyear tensioners also prevent belt slip, improve belt system alignment, and optimize belt uptime.