Gates T42033 Engine Timing Belt Idler Pulley - Right

Gates Timing Belt Idler Pulley T42033

The Gates T42033 timing belt idler pulley is a smooth-backside pulley built with a plastic body for engine timing belt routing. It is listed for the right side on select Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique applications, making it a direct-fit timing belt pulley option for those vehicles.

Key Features

• Plastic pulley construction
• Smooth contact surface for backside belt contact
• Outside diameter: 48 mm
• Inside diameter: 10.4 mm
• Width: 28.5 mm
• Non-flanged end design
• Contents: pulley only

Product Details

Gates PowerGrip idler pulleys are offered as fixed idlers or as replacements for a tensioner bracket, depending on application. The T42033 follows that product line approach with a smooth, backside contact surface and a plastic construction suited to timing belt system routing. This part number is used in timing belt service on 1995-1997 Ford Contour and 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique right-side applications, and it cross-references Dorman - Conduct-Tite 85484 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1995-1997 Ford Contour, right.
• Fits 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique, right.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt idler pulley
• Restoring proper belt tracking on the backside of the timing belt
• Addressing pulley surface wear that can affect timing belt operation
• Correcting timing belt service issues on Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique engines

Installation Notes

Verify pulley dimensions, contact surface type, and right-side placement before installation. Inspect the timing belt, related rollers, and surrounding components during service, since idler pulley replacement is commonly performed as part of a timing belt maintenance job. Confirm application match by year, make, model, and position before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates PowerGrip timing belt components are engineered for timing system service and application-specific fitment. The T42033 is built to match the listed dimensions and backside-smooth pulley design for the confirmed Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique applications.