Gates 38245 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Land Rover

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 38245, is built for accessory drive belt systems that need stable belt control and OE-style fit. It is a direct-fit tensioner assembly for select Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover applications, with a V-ribbed grooved pulley and OE Improved comparison rating.

Gates applies its OE system design experience to the DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line, focusing on rigid manufacturing tolerances, correct fit, and consistent belt tracking. For Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover service work, that means a tensioner assembly engineered around the original system dimensions and operating requirements.

• Part number 38245
• Accessory drive belt tensioner assembly
• Thermoplastic construction
• 7-groove V-ribbed pulley
• Flanged pulley design
• 1.28 in. width, 3.78 in. outside diameter
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• OE Improved comparison rating
• Single mounting hole design

Detailed Product Overview

This Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner is designed for accessory drive belt system service on 1999-2004 Land Rover Discovery and 1996-2002 Land Rover Range Rover models. The assembly uses a V-ribbed grooved contact surface and a flanged pulley to help maintain belt alignment across the accessory drive path. With a thermoplastic body and OE-focused dimensions, part number 38245 is built to match the original system layout used on these Land Rover applications.

This part cross-references Continental 49315 and Dayco 89287 for the same application.

Common Belt System Issues It Can Address

• Belt noise caused by a worn or weak tensioner
• Uneven belt tracking across the accessory drive system
• Loss of proper belt tension on Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover engines
• Visible pulley wear or bearing roughness in the tensioner assembly
• Accessory drive belt vibration during engine operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing and pulley alignment before installation. Inspect the accessory drive belt, idler pulleys, and related components for wear before replacing the tensioner assembly. Confirm the mounting point and pulley profile match the original configuration for the specific Land Rover Discovery or Range Rover year being serviced.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioners to rigid tolerances and specifications for OE fit, form, and function. The 38245 tensioner is built to reflect the original equipment requirements for the listed Land Rover applications.