Gates T41041 Engine Timing Belt Tensioner

Timing Belt Tensioner for Hyundai and Kia

The Gates T41041 timing belt tensioner is built for engine timing service on select Hyundai and Kia applications. It uses a spring-loaded steel design with a smooth backside contact surface to help maintain proper belt tension in interference-engine setups.

Gates PowerGrip timing tensioners are engineered for OE-quality fit and performance, with a focus on belt life and stable tension during operation. This Gates timing belt tensioner is a direct-fit service part for timing belt replacement on select Hyundai Elantra, Tiburon, Tucson, Kia Spectra, Spectra5, and Sportage models.

Key Features

• Part number: T41041
• Steel construction for engine timing service
• Spring tensioner design for consistent belt loading
• Single pulley with flanged pulley design
• Smooth/backside contact surface
• OE-quality fit and performance from Gates PowerGrip
• Designed for interference-engine timing belt applications

Product Details

The Gates T41041 is an engine timing belt tensioner designed to maintain correct belt tension in the valve train system. Its spring-loaded operation helps keep the timing belt properly loaded after installation, reducing the need for manual tensioning during the service process. With a 70 mm outside diameter, 30 mm width, and 10 mm inside diameter, this tensioner is built around the dimensions required for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.

This part cross-references Cloyes 9-5472 for the same application. Gates T41041 is commonly searched for Hyundai Elantra timing belt tensioner, Hyundai Tiburon timing belt tensioner, and Kia Spectra timing belt tensioner service.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2006-2007 Hyundai Elantra, N/A — Oct. 30, 2006 & Older; interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A — Sept. 10, 2006 & Older; interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2006-2007 Hyundai Tucson, N/A — May 15, 2006 & Older; interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2003-2006 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A — Compatible with interference engines; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A — Compatible with interference engines; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2006 Kia Spectra, N/A — May 22, 2006 & Older; interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2006 Kia Spectra5, N/A — May 22, 2006 & Older; interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2006 Kia Sportage, N/A — May 22, 2006 & Older; interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 1996-2005 Hyundai Elantra, N/A — Compatible with interference engines; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2005 Hyundai Tucson, N/A — Compatible with interference engines; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2004-2005 Kia Spectra, N/A — Compatible with interference engines; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2005 Kia Spectra5, N/A — Compatible with interference engines; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2005 Kia Sportage, N/A — Compatible with interference engines; timing belt tensioner.

Installation Notes

Install the tensioner during timing belt service and verify belt routing, pulley alignment, and engine timing marks before starting the engine. Because this part is used in interference-engine applications, correct timing setup is critical. Confirm the vehicle build date and engine application before ordering, especially for 2006-2007 Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Tiburon, and 2006 Kia Spectra, Spectra5, and Sportage models.

Quality Assurance

Gates PowerGrip timing tensioners are engineered and tested to OE-quality standards for fit and performance. The design is intended to help maintain optimal belt tension and support timing belt life in the specified Hyundai and Kia applications.