SKP SK89381 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly - Water Pump

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Overview

SKP SK89381 is an accessory drive belt tensioner assembly for water pump applications. It is built to maintain proper belt tension for steady accessory drive operation and quieter engine performance.

Compatible With Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications listed below, this tensioner assembly is a direct-fit service part for vehicles that use the specified water pump position. The SK89381 part number is also referenced in interchange listings for cross-shopping.

Key Features

• Accessory drive belt tensioner assembly for belt tension control
• Built with high-quality materials
• Rigorously tested for fit and function
• Supports quieter engine operation
• Fits Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications with water pump fitment

Detailed Description

SKP SK89381 is engineered for accessory drive belt systems where consistent tension is needed to keep the belt tracking properly and to support efficient operation of driven components. It applies to Ford Contour, Ford Mystique, Ford Taurus, Ford Escape, Mercury Sable, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Mystique, Mazda Tribute, and Mazda MPV applications listed in the fitment data. If you are replacing a worn belt tensioner assembly on a Ford or Mercury platform, SK89381 provides a fitment-specific replacement option.

This part cross-references Dayco 89381 and Gates 38276 for the same application. The SK89381 part number appears in interchange data as 89381FN, 3773623, AJ0415980, AJ0415980A, F5RZ8W508A, F53E8W508AC, F53E8W508AD, and GY0115980.

What It Is Used For

• Correcting belt slack that can affect accessory drive performance
• Reducing belt noise caused by weak or inconsistent tension
• Replacing a worn tensioner assembly in water pump applications
• Restoring stable belt control on Ford, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and water pump application before ordering. Match the existing belt routing and inspect the belt, pulleys, and related accessory drive components during service. Confirm the SK89381 part number against the original unit and fitment listing for the exact application.

Quality Assurance

SKP states that this tensioner assembly is built with high-quality materials and rigorously tested for fit and function. That manufacturing focus supports consistent belt tension and dependable service in the specified applications.