{"product_id":"gates-t42033-engine-timing-belt-idler-pulley-right","title":"Gates T42033 Engine Timing Belt Idler Pulley - Right","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGates Timing Belt Idler Pulley T42033\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic pulley construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth contact surface for backside belt contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutside diameter: 48 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside diameter: 10.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 28.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-flanged end design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: pulley only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-1997 Ford Contour, right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-1997 Mercury Mystique, right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a worn or noisy timing belt idler pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring proper belt tracking on the backside of the timing belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing pulley surface wear that can affect timing belt operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting timing belt service issues on Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734113349813,"sku":"BBSC-T42033","price":64.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ZO_T42033_Fro.jpg?v=1782278534","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/gates-t42033-engine-timing-belt-idler-pulley-right","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}