Gates 90K-38197 Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit - Water Pump

Accessory Belt Drive Kit for OE-Style Service

The Gates Accessory Belt Drive Kit 90K-38197 is built to restore the serpentine drive system with OE-equivalent components matched for the application. It is a practical service solution for vehicles such as the Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Seville, and Buick Lucerne when the belt, tensioner, and pulley system need attention together.

With a belt top width of 11 mm and an outside circumference of 632 mm (24.875 in), this kit is specified around the belt drive dimensions needed for the listed applications. Gates 90K-38197 helps simplify accessory belt service by addressing the belt drive as a system rather than replacing only one wear item.

Key Features

• Gates Accessory Belt Drive Kit for serpentine belt system service
• Includes an OE-equivalent belt and tensioner for the listed applications
• Belt dimensions: 11 mm top width and 632 mm outside circumference
• Built for water pump accessory drive applications
• Part number 90K-38197 for catalog and fitment lookup
• Cross-reference: Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application

Product Details

Gates Accessory Belt Drive Kit 90K-38197 is part of the brand’s complete serpentine kit line, which focuses on restoring the accessory belt drive system with matched service components. The kit approach supports a more complete repair on vehicles that rely on a tensioned serpentine drive, helping reduce repeat service caused by replacing only the belt while leaving worn drive components in place. This part number is commonly searched for Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Seville, and Buick Lucerne water pump belt drive service.

Compatible With 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, Water Pump; 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, Water Pump; 1995-2005 Cadillac DeVille, Water Pump; 2004-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, Water Pump; 1995-2004 Cadillac Seville, Water Pump; 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, Water Pump; 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, Water Pump; 1995-2002 Cadillac Eldorado, Water Pump.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Squealing or chirping from the accessory belt drive
• Visible belt wear, glazing, or cracking
• Tensioner movement that no longer maintains proper belt load
• Idler or tensioner pulley noise during engine operation
• Repeated belt service on the same water pump drive application

Installation Notes

Verify the belt length, width, and application before installation. Inspect the tensioner and pulley alignment during service, and follow the included installation instructions and tech tips for accurate fitment. For vehicles in the listed range, confirm the exact engine and accessory drive configuration before replacing the belt drive components. Gates 90K-38197 is commonly selected when servicing the serpentine belt drive on Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Seville, and Buick Lucerne applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates supplies this kit as an OE-equivalent service part for the accessory belt drive system. The complete-kit format is intended to support a more thorough repair by addressing the belt and tensioning components together for the specified applications.