Gates T41052 Engine Timing Belt Tensioner

Gates Timing Belt Tensioner T41052

The Gates T41052 timing belt tensioner is built for precise belt control in engine valve train service. It is engineered with a steel body and spring-loaded design to maintain proper timing belt tension and support consistent belt tracking during operation.

Gates PowerGrip timing tensioners are developed for OE-quality fit and performance, with testing focused on belt life and stable tension. For timing belt service on Mitsubishi Mirage, Dodge Colt, and Mitsubishi Expo LRV applications, this tensioner helps restore correct belt control in interference-engine setups.

Key Features

• Steel construction for durable engine bay service
• Spring tensioner design for automatic belt tension control
• Flanged pulley for guided belt tracking
• Smooth backside contact surface
• Slotted inside diameter for installation alignment
• OE-quality fit and performance from the Gates PowerGrip line
• Part number T41052 for timing belt tensioner replacement searches

Detailed Description

This Gates timing belt tensioner is designed for engine timing systems that require stable belt tension without a manual tensioning operation during installation. The smooth/backside pulley surface, 58 mm outside diameter, and 34 mm width support proper belt contact, while the spring-loaded mechanism helps maintain consistent tension as engine conditions change. If you are servicing a 1993-1996 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1993-1994 Dodge Colt, or 1992-1994 Mitsubishi Expo LRV, T41052 is a direct timing belt tensioner replacement to consider for the listed applications.

This part cross-references ACI 84051 and Anchor 9272 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Timing belt slack that can affect engine synchronization
• Noise caused by inconsistent belt tension
• Uneven belt tracking across the pulley surface
• Wear related to an aging or weakened tensioner assembly
• Timing service repairs on interference-engine Mitsubishi Mirage, Dodge Colt, and Mitsubishi Expo LRV applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and timing component layout before installation. Replace the tensioner during timing belt service when the existing unit shows wear, noise, or reduced spring force. Confirm pulley alignment, belt routing, and tension settings according to the vehicle service procedure after installation. For Mitsubishi Mirage, Dodge Colt, and Mitsubishi Expo LRV timing belt jobs, proper cam and crank timing should be checked before engine start-up.

Quality Assurance

Gates PowerGrip timing tensioners are engineered and tested to meet OE-quality or OE-exact fit and performance expectations. The product line is developed to help maintain optimal belt tension and reduce the need for manual tensioning during installation.