Gates 38398K Serpentine Belt Drive Solution Kit

Serpentine Belt Drive Solution for Chrysler and Dodge Vans

The Gates Solution Kit 38398K is a front-end accessory drive service kit built to address belt alignment and tension concerns in select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth minivans. It combines the belt drive components needed to restore proper accessory drive operation on vehicles with air conditioning-related drive issues.

Key Features

• Gates Solution Kit for accessory drive service
• Includes belt, tensioner, idler, and bolt
• Engineered to correct original drive design alignment and tension problems
• Designed for select 1993-1995 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Plymouth Grand Voyager, and Plymouth Voyager applications
• Gates part number 38398K for direct reference

Product Details

Gates Solution Kits are developed to simplify front-end accessory drive repairs by combining the key components needed to address chronic belt noise, belt jump-off, and tension-related concerns. The 38398K kit is built around Gates’ experience in accessory belt drive systems and is intended for vehicles where the original drive layout needs a more precise service solution. This part number, 38398K, is listed for 1993-1995 Chrysler Town & Country, 1993-1995 Dodge Caravan, 1993-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1993-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, and 1993-1995 Plymouth Voyager.

This part cross-references Continental 49381K for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Belt noise from accessory drive misalignment
• Chronic belt tension issues
• Belt jump-off concerns
• Wear related to an unstable front-end accessory drive
• Air conditioning drive design alignment problems

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle year, make, and model before ordering. Confirm the accessory drive layout and inspect related pulleys and mounting points during service so the replacement components can be installed on a clean, properly aligned drive system. Use the vehicle’s service information for torque and routing details.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs accessory belt drive components with OE-focused engineering and service-oriented solution kits. The 38398K kit reflects that approach by combining the parts needed to address known drive system concerns on the listed minivan applications.