1988 Ford Thunderbird Belt Tensioner Assemblies

The Dayco automatic belt tensioner features Dayco’s original, patented flat spring design to provide less operating range variation. It reduces the risk of premature accessory bearing failure due to high tension and lessens the risk of belt noise and slip

Product Features:

• Endures the toughest conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life
• Features a steel pivot tube on specific designs for enhanced stability
• Built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts
• Made in the USA

Litens Automotive is the original equipment supplier of this tensioner for this Ford application. The Litens replacement part meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part. The Litens replacement part maintains the round wire spring and internal damping components specified by the O.E. manufacturer. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket._

Product Features:

• Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit and performance
• Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life. The internal damping design provides quiet, smooth, system performance.
• Heavy Duty Thermoplastic Pulley
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes
• Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d
• Installation instructions included.

This Litens aftermarket part is designed and engineered by one of the world’s largest supplier of Original Equipment (O.E.) tensioners. While the appearance is slightly different from the original equipment part, the Litens part maintains Ford original form, fit, and function specifications. The tensioner design includes an integrated mounting bolt as well as a molded locating pin for precise installation. The pulley has been upgraded from plastic to steel for this severe application. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: The Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring and is marked “Made in Canada”. Specifically designed for the 4-Cyl. 2.4L Thunderbird and Mustang (Main serpentine drive). Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Dayco No Slack Automatic Belt Tensioners are built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts. This specific Dayco Automatic Belt Tensioner is manufactured with a specially coated patented flat wire spring to allow the internal tension to be concentric, thus providing a more even degree of constant tension. The heavy duty cast aluminum spring case resists cracking and fatigue. Each component is built to resist rust, endure the toughest of conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life. This tensioner contains a metallic locator pin built to withstand extreme drive demands and properly locate the tensioner for installation.

Product Features:

• Manufactured with a specially coated patented flat wire spring to allow the internal tension to be concentric, thus providing a more even degree of constant tension
• Contains a metallic locator pin built to withstand extreme drive demands and properly locate the tensioner for installation
• The heavy duty cast aluminum spring case resists cracking and fatigue
• This tensioner is another Dayco product proudly made in the USA

This Litens aftermarket part is designed and engineered by one of the world’s largest supplier of Original Equipment (O.E.) tensioners. While the appearance is slightly different from the original equipment part, the Litens part maintains Ford original form, fit, and function specifications. The tensioner design includes an integrated mounting bolt as well as a molded locating pin for precise installation. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: The Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring and is marked “Made in Canada” . Specifically designed for the 4-Cyl. 2.4L Thunderbird and Mustang (Passenger side tensioner / WP). Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.