Gates 38038 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Grooved Pulley

Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley 38038

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 38038 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and function on passenger cars and light trucks. It uses a steel body with a V-grooved contact surface to support proper belt tracking in accessory drive belt system applications.

Key Features

• Steel pulley construction for durable accessory drive service
• V-grooved contact surface for one-groove belt routing
• 94 mm outside diameter and 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• OE-style DriveAlign design for locked center tensioning, automatic tensioner, or idler pulley use
• Compatible with a wide range of Ford, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Mercury applications

DriveAlign Product Line Details

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulleys are engineered to match original equipment fit and geometry in accessory drive belt systems. Part number 38038 is part of that line and is specified as an idler pulley for vehicles that use a grooved pulley layout, including many Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, Bronco, and E-Series applications.

Detailed Description

This Gates 38038 accessory drive belt idler pulley is designed for OE-quality replacement where the belt system calls for a single-groove, V-grooved pulley. The steel construction, 19 mm width, and 94 mm outside diameter support stable belt contact and consistent routing in the accessory drive system. This part cross-references Dayco 89020 for the same application.

Compatible With 1970-1997 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, Bronco, E-100 Econoline, E-150 Econoline, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, Mustang, Ranger, Bronco II, Thunderbird, and related Ford truck and van configurations; also Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Cherokee, Comanche, J10, J20, Wagoneer, Dodge Ram 50, Power Ram 50, D50, Colt, Chrysler New Yorker, Newport, LeBaron, Valiant, Plymouth Conquest, and Mercury Cougar, Capri, Marquis, Grand Marquis, Zephyr, Monarch, Montego, and LTD applications listed in the fitment data.

What It Helps Address

• Worn or noisy accessory drive belt idler pulley
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Grooved pulley surface damage that affects belt contact
• Replacement needs on OE-style belt routing systems
• Service work on Ford, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Mercury accessory drive layouts

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley diameter, groove profile, and bearing bore before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s belt routing and application notes, especially on 1992 Ford E-350, E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, F-250, and F-350 listings with specific pulley or date-related notes. Use the exact fitment record for your year, make, and model, including dealer-installed A/C applications where noted.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulleys are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger cars and light trucks. Part number 38038 is engineered for direct replacement use in the specified accessory drive belt system applications.