ACDelco AUTOMATIC BELTS TENSIONERS

ACDelco Professional Automotive Belts

ACDelco stands for quality. Get the performance you need with ACDelco products. The ACDelco Automatic Belt Tensioner is designed for Accessory Belt Drive Systems (ABDS) that require an automatic belt tensioner. It ensures proper belt tension, alignment, and damping for superior performance and provides full line coverage for domestic, import, and heavy duty applications. Its vibration damping system increases tensioner, belt, and accessory component life and its torsional round spring design provides consistent tension and does not allow contamination. ACDelco products are developed to exceed your performance expectations and deliver the durability you expect.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Ensures proper belt tension, alignment, and damping for superior performance
  • Vibration damping system increases tensioner, belt, and accessory component life for long lasting use
  • Torsional round spring design provides consistent tension and does not allow contamination for enhanced durability
  • Provides full line coverage for domestic, import, and heavy duty applications

SIGNS OF WEAR AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Signs of wear for drive belt tensioner assembly include but are not limited to:

  • Worn or cracked tensioner pulleys
  • Drive belt squeal
  • Tensioner misalignment

GOOD MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

  • Before purchasing and installing a drive belt tensioner assembly, make sure it is the correct size and fit for your vehicle.
  • Be sure to have the replacement tensioner properly aligned to the other drive component pulleys.
  • Have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible if the 'Service Engine Soon' light illuminates.
  • Have your vehicle inspected immediately if the 'Service Engine Soon' light flashes rapidly, as this indicates an engine misfire condition which may damage your engine and/or engine emission components.
  • Regularly inspect assembly for signs of damage or wear, and replace them if signs of damage are found.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Can a drive belt be too tight?
A: Yes. If the drive belt is too tight, damage to other drive components may occur.

Q: Will there be consequences if I ignore a “Service Engine Soon” light?
A: Yes. Ignoring a ‘Service Engine Soon’ light can cause damage to your engine’s mechanical components and/or emission system. A ‘Service Engine Soon’ light should be checked as soon as possible by a qualified GM certified service technician.