{"product_id":"gates-38268-accessory-drive-belt-tensioner-assembly-supercharger","title":"Gates 38268 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly - Supercharger","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Supercharger Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 38268, is built for accessory drive systems that require consistent belt tension and OE-style fit. It is a direct replacement tensioner assembly for select supercharged Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications, including Buick Park Avenue, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile 88, Oldsmobile 98, and Pontiac Bonneville.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates applies original equipment system design standards to this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line, with manufacturing controlled to rigid tolerances for OE fit, form, and function. If you are replacing a worn supercharger belt tensioner on a 1991-1995 Buick Park Avenue or a 1992-1995 Pontiac Bonneville, part number 38268 is built to match the application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory drive belt tensioner assembly for supercharger applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE Exact comparison rating for direct-fit replacement use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pulley design with smooth\/backside contact surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-ribbed belt type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 mounting hole configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulley dimensions: 2.99 in. outside diameter, 1.02 in. width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing bore inside diameter: 0.67 in. (17 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 38268\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner is engineered for the accessory drive belt system and is listed for supercharger positions on select GM vehicles. The assembly uses a thermoplastic body, one pulley, and a smooth backside contact surface to maintain proper belt routing and tension in V-ribbed belt systems. For buyers searching for a Buick Park Avenue supercharger belt tensioner, Buick Riviera belt tensioner, or Pontiac Bonneville supercharger tensioner, this part number 38268 provides the OE-style replacement format needed for service work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Dayco 89375 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1991-1995 Buick Park Avenue, Supercharger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995 Buick Riviera, Supercharger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995 Oldsmobile 88, Supercharger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1992-1995 Oldsmobile 98, Supercharger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1992-1995 Pontiac Bonneville, Supercharger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Replacement Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of proper belt tension in the supercharger drive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt noise caused by a worn tensioner pulley or bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven belt tracking from a fatigued tensioner assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory drive belt slippage under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService replacement for a damaged OE-style tensioner assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle year, make, model, and supercharger position before ordering Gates 38268. Confirm pulley dimensions, belt type, and mounting configuration against the original part to ensure correct installation. Inspect the belt, pulley surfaces, and adjacent accessory drive components during replacement so the new tensioner can operate within the intended belt path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates designs its DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioners using OE system engineering principles and manufactures them to rigid specifications for fit, form, and function. Part number 38268 is built as an OE-style replacement for the listed Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52401866571957,"sku":"BBSC-38268","price":108.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ZO_38268_Fro.jpg?v=1777758704","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/gates-38268-accessory-drive-belt-tensioner-assembly-supercharger","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}