GMB 420-7204 Engine Timing Belt Tensioner

Engine Timing Belt Tensioner for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep

GMB 420-7204 is an engine timing belt tensioner built to meet or exceed OEM specifications. It is a direct-fit replacement for a range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications that use a timing belt system with a metal pulley and a serpentine & V-belt pulley/belt type.

Key Features

• Engine timing belt tensioner for valve train service
• Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications
• Metal pulley construction for durability
• Serpentine & V-belt pulley/belt type
• 1-groove pulley design
• Cross-reference: Gates T43005
• Part number: 420-7204

Detailed Product Overview

This GMB timing belt tensioner is engineered for vehicles that require precise belt tension control to maintain proper engine timing. It is used in applications such as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Caravan, and Jeep Wrangler, along with other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and Sebring/Stratus platform vehicles listed in the fitment data. The 420-7204 part number is also referenced by 4207204, 5066826AA, and ATB2517 for the same application.

Built with a metal pulley and a single groove, this tensioner supports timing belt operation in engines that rely on stable belt tracking and consistent tension. For buyers searching for a timing belt tensioner for 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1996-2007 Dodge Caravan, or 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler, this part number provides a direct replacement option.

What It Helps Address

• Timing belt slack that can affect engine synchronization
• Belt noise caused by worn tensioner components
• Uneven belt tracking from a failing pulley assembly
• Service replacement for worn OE-style tensioner hardware
• Restoration of proper belt tension in timing belt systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine application, model year, and mounting style before installation. This listing is for vehicles noted as w/o mounting bracket, so confirm your existing setup matches that configuration. Inspect the timing belt, idlers, and related wear components during service, and replace any parts showing damage or excessive wear to maintain proper belt alignment.

Quality Assurance

GMB manufactures this tensioner to meet or exceed OEM specifications, supporting consistent fit and function for the listed applications. Part number 420-7204 is intended for direct replacement use in the confirmed Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth fitments shown above.