Gates T41231 Engine Timing Belt Tensioner

Gates Timing Belt Tensioner T41231

The Gates T41231 timing belt tensioner is built for OE-exact fit and performance in Honda and Acura timing belt applications. It is engineered to maintain proper belt tension, help extend belt life, and simplify installation on interference-engine service jobs.

Key Features

• Hydraulic timing belt tensioner with smooth/backside contact surface
• Steel construction for durable engine bay service
• OE Exact comparison rating for direct-fit replacement confidence
• Includes tensioner, bolt, and nut in the listed contents
• One pulley design with no flanged pulley
• Designed for timing belt systems in Acura MDX, RDX, TL, TSX, RL, ZDX and Honda Accord, Odyssey, Crosstour, Pilot, Ridgeline, Accord Crosstour, plus Saturn Vue applications

Product Details

Gates PowerGrip Timing Tensioners are developed to match OE-quality fit and performance, with testing focused on maintaining optimal belt tension through the service interval. The hydraulic design helps control belt loading in timing belt systems where precise tension is critical, especially on interference engines. If you are servicing a Honda Accord timing belt tensioner, Acura MDX timing belt tensioner, or a Honda Odyssey timing belt tensioner, the Gates T41231 is built for the application-specific demands of those engines.

This part cross-references Cloyes 9-5508 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2018-2020 Acura MDX, N/A; interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2013-2018 Acura RDX, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2003-2017 Honda Accord, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2005-2017 Honda Odyssey, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2012-2015 Honda Crosstour, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2005-2015 Honda Pilot, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2004-2014 Acura TL, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2010-2014 Acura TSX, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2003-2013 Acura MDX, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2010-2013 Acura ZDX, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2005-2012 Acura RL, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.
• Fits 2004-2007 Saturn Vue, N/A; excludes cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application; timing belt tensioner.

Installation Notes

Verify engine code and timing belt service configuration before installation, since several listed applications exclude the cam tensioner hydraulic assembly. Inspect the belt, pulleys, and related timing components during service, and follow the manufacturer’s timing procedure to set belt tension correctly. This Gates T41231 timing belt tensioner is intended for direct replacement in the confirmed applications above.

Quality Assurance

Gates PowerGrip timing tensioners are engineered and tested to OE-quality or OE-exact standards for fit and performance. The design focus is stable belt tension and reliable operation in timing belt service on Acura and Honda applications, including MDX, RDX, Accord, Odyssey, and Pilot models.