Gates 39292 belt tensioner for the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles holds the accessory drive belt at steady tension. Also called a serpentine belt tensioner, this DriveAlign unit is an automatic tensioner that rides on the backside of a V-ribbed belt.
- DriveAlign automatic belt drive tensioner from Gates
- Patented labyrinth seal protects the internal components
- Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, belt and accessory life
- Torsional round spring design for reliability and consistent tension
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 39292 belt tensioner
- Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
- Fits: 2015-2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L and other vehicles
- Material: Thermoplastic
- Condition: New
A tensioner that is wearing out can show up as belt squeal, a belt that flutters, or noise from the pulley. A stretched belt, a seized idler pulley or a noisy alternator bearing can be behind these signs too, so find out what is actually causing them before buying. One tensioner goes on the belt drive of each engine.
Fits
This tensioner is a direct-fit replacement for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2015 Volkswagen Golf 4-cylinder 2.0L, as well as the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L. Gates builds it to rigid tolerances and specifications for OE fit, form and function, and the labyrinth seal is there to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements. If your car is not named here, find its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Belt type: V-Ribbed
- Outside diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in)
- Width: 24 mm (0.94 in)
- Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Mounting holes: 2
- Pulley: 1, not flanged
Build and materials
- Type: Automatic belt drive tensioner
- Material: Thermoplastic
- Pulley contact surface: Smooth/Backside
- Grade: OE Exact
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Turkey
In the box
One tensioner assembly.
Interchange: 305686 · 49836 · 89686 · 999839A · 999839 · 04L903315A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
39292, 305686, 49836, 89686, 999839A, 999839, 04L903315A
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Jetta belt tensioner for a 2015-2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. Gates 39292 is listed for the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L, and one tensioner covers that engine's belt drive.
Will this Passat belt tensioner fit a 2015 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. This Gates tensioner is listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L, and that engine takes one.
Is this Gates drive belt tensioner made for a V-ribbed belt?
Yes. The belt type is V-ribbed, and the single pulley has a smooth backside contact surface, a 65 mm outside diameter and a 24 mm width.
Does Gates 39292 come as a complete tensioner assembly with the pulley?
Yes. The listing is one tensioner assembly with its one pulley and a 17 mm bearing bore.
Does Gates 39292 cross to number 04L903315A?
Yes. 04L903315A is one of the numbers this Gates 39292 replaces; the others are on the Interchange line.
