Dayco 89229 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

Brand Dayco 89229
Belt Type Serpentine
Direction Counter Clock Wise
Number of Pulleys 1
Pulley 1 Diameter 100
Pulley 1 Flat Y
Pulley 1 Width 28
Type Automatic, Integral
Fits Chevrolet and Pontiac · 10 vehicles

Automatic, integral design. Maintains proper belt tension with a built-in tensioner assembly.

Serpentine belt compatible. Works with serpentine accessory drive systems.

Single-pulley setup. Uses one pulley for a compact, integrated design.

Cross-references ACDelco 38110, CARQUEST 38110 and Dorman 419-108 for the same application. See all 12.

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Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner for GM Applications

Dayco 89229 is an automatic, integral accessory drive belt tensioner assembly built for serpentine belt systems. It is specified for counter clockwise rotation and uses a single 100 mm flat pulley with a 28 mm width for the listed GM applications.

Compatible With 1992-1995 Chevrolet Corsica, 1995-1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, and 1995-1997 Pontiac Sunfire. This Dayco 89229 tensioner is a direct-fit service part for vehicles that use the matching serpentine belt drive layout.

Key Features

  • Accessory drive belt tensioner assembly for serpentine belt systems
  • Automatic, integral design for belt tension control
  • Counter clockwise rotation specification
  • Single pulley design with 100 mm pulley diameter
  • Flat pulley profile with 28 mm width
  • OE-style fitment for select Chevrolet and Pontiac models

Detailed Description

Dayco 89229 is engineered for the accessory drive belt system on select Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles. The automatic, integral tensioner maintains proper serpentine belt tension as the engine operates, helping preserve belt tracking and consistent accessory drive performance. Its counter clockwise direction and flat pulley design are important match points for the listed applications, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, and Chevrolet Corsica.

This part cross-references ACDelco 38110 for the same application. Dayco 89229 is also referenced by Gates 38110 in the same vehicle coverage.

What This Part Helps Address

  • Serpentine belt slack or loss of tension
  • Belt squeal caused by worn tensioner components
  • Uneven belt tracking on the accessory drive system
  • Accessory drive noise from a failing pulley or spring mechanism
  • Reduced belt control on high-mileage GM belt drive systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley diameter, width, and rotation direction before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses a serpentine belt system and match the tensioner to the original mounting and belt routing on the specific Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, or Chevrolet Corsica application. Inspect the belt, idler pulleys, and accessory drive components at the same time to avoid repeat service.

Quality Assurance

Dayco manufactures accessory drive components for automotive belt drive service, and this tensioner is built to meet the listed application specifications for fit and function.

This part fits 10 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1997ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/A
1997PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/A
1996ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/A
1996PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/A
1995ChevroletCavalier2.2LL4N/A
1995ChevroletCorsica2.2LL4N/A
1995PontiacSunfire2.2LL4N/A
1994ChevroletCorsica2.2LL4N/A
1993ChevroletCorsica2.2LL4N/A
1992ChevroletCorsica2.2LL4N/A
Directly replaces or cross-references 12 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
ACDelco — 38110CARQUEST — 38110Dorman — 419-108Duralast — 305229Four Seasons — 45890Freshstart — 49210Gates — 38110General Motors — 10156058General Motors — 24575252Goodyear — 49210Hayden — 5890NAPA — 38110