Gates 38125 belt tensioner for the 1988-1992 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L and other vehicles holds the accessory drive belt at steady tension. It is a single-pulley assembly that takes up slack in the belt.
- DriveAlign automatic belt drive tensioner
- Manufactured to rigid tolerances and specifications
- Patented labyrinth seal protects the internal components
- Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to extend the life of the tensioner, belt and accessories
- Torsional round spring design for reliability and consistent tension
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 38125 belt tensioner
- Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
- Fits: 1988-1992 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L and other vehicles
- Position: Serpentine
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A worn serpentine belt tensioner can show up as a squealing or chirping belt, a belt that flutters or a pulley that wobbles. Before you replace the tensioner, rule out a worn drive belt or a seized idler or accessory pulley, because a failed one of those can mimic these signs.
Fits
This belt tensioner fits the 1988-1992 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L and the 1988-1992 Mercury Sable V6 3.0L. The 1988-1992 Mercury Sable V6 3.0L takes one tensioner, and the Taurus listed above takes one as well. It is made to rigid tolerances and specifications for OE fit, form and function.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Serpentine
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Pulleys: 1
- Outside diameter: 82 mm (3.23 in)
- Width: 30.5 mm (1.2 in)
- Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Mounting holes: 3
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Belt type: V-ribbed
- Contact surface: smooth, backside
- Pulley flanged: No
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Canada
In the box
One belt tensioner assembly.
Interchange: E7DE 6B209 DA · E8DA 6B209 BA · E8DE 6B209 DA · E9DE 6B209 BA · E9DZ 6B209 A
305207 · 89207 · 45875 · 49225 · 180207 · 999076A · 999076
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
38125, 305207, 89207, E7DE 6B209 DA, E8DA 6B209 BA, E8DE 6B209 DA, E9DE 6B209 BA, E9DZ 6B209 A, 45875, 49225, 180207, 999076A, 999076
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gates 38125 a belt tensioner for the 1988-1992 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L?
Yes. Gates 38125 is a belt tensioner for the 1988-1992 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L, and that car takes one.
Does the Gates 38125 come as a complete tensioner assembly with the pulley?
Yes. Gates 38125 is one belt tensioner assembly with a single pulley.
What size is the pulley on the Gates drive belt tensioner?
Gates 38125 has an 82 mm (3.23 in) outside diameter, a 30.5 mm (1.2 in) width and a 17 mm bearing bore. The pulley is unflanged and rides on the smooth back of a V-ribbed belt.
Can a weak tensioner make the drive belt squeal?
Yes. A squealing or chirping belt, a fluttering belt or a wobbly pulley are common signs of a worn tensioner, but they can have other causes too. A shop can test the belt drive.
Does the Gates 38125 have any vibration damping?
Yes. Gates 38125 has a patented vibration-damping system that absorbs extreme vibration to improve the life of the tensioner, belt and accessories.
