1998 Ford Windstar Belts and Hoses

Product Features:

• Used on cars and trucks when the original quick connector fails, or the replacement hose does not include them
• Manufactured w/ a new design that retains the O-ring so they cannot get lost or damaged
• Fit just as the OEM quick connects for easy installation as well as removal

This replacement HVAC heater hose fitting is engineered to match the fit and durability of the stock hose fitting on specified vehicles. It is designed to withstand extreme temperatures to ensure leak-free service.

Product Features:

• Ideal replacement – this HVAC heater hose fitting directly replaces the original fitting on specified vehicle years, makes and models
• Durable construction – this part is specifically designed to withstand extreme temperatures and deliver leak-free performance
• Cost-effective solution – offers original equipment quality at a competitive price
• Quality tested – this part has undergone try-on testing to ensure a quality fit

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/Mercury’s original form, fit, and function specifications. The Litens design includes a tensioner arm “lift-lug” for easy belt removal and installation. A molded location pin on the base ensures 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”. 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.

Litens was the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this part and offers this upgraded part for the aftermarket. The Litens product meets or exceeds all original equipment form, fit, and function specifications for this Ford/Mercury/Mazda application. Tensioner upgrades include a redesigned steel pivot shaft to improve angularity and a change from steel to a plastic pulley. Unlike most Non-O.E. aftermarket tensioners, the Litens aftermarket tensioner maintains the OE damping system to ensure quiet, long-lasting performance. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring. Supplied with a new mounting bolt. CAUTION: Some non-original equipment manufacturers have consolidated this part with a similar Ford/Mazda tensioner. They provide a spacer sleeve for the bolt and 2 extra bolts to assist in installation. While the part may be mounted on either engine design, the belt drives require different tension values and the nominal tensioner position once the belt is installed may not be correct. Best to always use the Litens original design for proper performance. 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.
• Installation instructions included.
• Heavy Duty Glass Reinforced Polymer Pulley for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability
• 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

Fuel filler neck leaking? This replacement fuel filler neck hose is engineered and thoroughly tested to match the original filler neck for specific vehicle years, makes and models for a reliable repair.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this fuel filler neck hose is made to match the original equipment part on specific vehicles
• Durable construction – made of fuel-resistant materials to reduce future failure potential
• Regulatory compliant – built to meet emission and inspection standards
• Trustworthy value – backed by team of engineers and quality control experts in the United States

Dayco idler/tensioner pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and longer belt life. In addition to stamped, forged steel and powdered metal pulleys, Dayco also designs ultra-strong plastic pulleys with specially formulated glass-filled polymers that resist wear and tear. Premium lubricated ball bearings and double high temperature seals ensure peak bearing performance, the most critical element of a pulley’s service life.

Product Features:

• Designed for the majority of automotive vehicle applications on the road today
• High-quality materials help resist wear and improve belt life
• Features premium lubricated bearings to extend service life
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

This pulley is manufactured by Litens Automotive the inventor of the first automatic belt tensioner in 1979 and today the world’s largest supplier of Original Equipment (O.E.) belt tensioning and routing products. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and as the pulley component on automatic tensioner applications. This pulley conforms to original equipment material, tolerances, and specifications. The part is made in Canada using the O.E. specified design and meets all performance and durability requirements. Heavy duty thermoplastic construction for long life and trouble-free performance. 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 Litens, the largest original equipment tensioner and pulley supplier in the world, to ensure proper form, fit, and performance
• Heavy Duty Glass Reinforced Polymer Pulley for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability
• OE-spec sealed ball bearings with synthetic grease and double lip seals for long life

1/2″ x 12′ engine oil cooler hose. Imperial engine hose is specifically designed for engine cooling applications.

Product Features:

• Engine oil cooler hose
• Size: 1/2″ x 12′
• Designed for engine oil applications
• 12′ hose length accommodates most applications

Metal line kit for engine oil coolers. Routes oil lines past exhaust manifolds.

Product Features:

• Metal line kit
• For use in engine oil cooler applications
• Routes oil lines past exhaust manifolds
• Provides protection where standard hoses can fail

Built for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, Dayco’s extensive line of Poly Rib serpentine belts are engineered for high mileage, demanding drives found in today’s vehicles. As the manufacturer of the first original equipment multi-ribbed serpentine belt, Dayco’s commitment to automotive product excellence and innovation is unwavering. The Dayco Poly Rib W Profile serpentine belt is the most innovative advancement in serpentine belt design in more than 30 years. Developed through extensive laboratory and actual road mileage testing, this unique rib profile EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and help eliminate noisy belt conditions. Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco W Poly Rib serpentine belt delivers more than just OE-required quality. It delivers the solution to troublesome drive problems.

Product Features:

• Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds
• Engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives
• Helps eliminate noisy belt conditions Related Documents: (PDF 63.78 KB)

ACDelco Professional, premium aftermarket V-Ribbed Advanced Technology Belts serve as replacement belts for accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and other serpentine belt applications. They are designed using advanced manufacturing technology and premium EPDM rubber construction to provide customers with superior accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and new-vehicle-type performance. These premium aftermarket replacement v-ribbed advanced technology belts are manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Made with temperature and crack resistant EPDM rubber for a long life and quiet, dependable performance
• Is the belt of choice by professional technicians, lasting 50% to 60% longer than retail belts (low priced belts sold at car part stores)
• Its precision dimension control of rib profile transmits load efficiently throughout the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) allowing components to operate at optimum levels
• Able to operate and accept misalignment in the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) far greater than other serpentine belts
• Its flexible construction allows the belt to withstand billions of topside and backside bends resulting in a long belt life

Gates Vulco-Flex(R) II hose will bend in almost any direction. It easily replicates the angles and planes of a wide variety of expensive original equipment coolant hose, for quick, easy replacement.

Product Features:

• Improved sealing surface for greater leak resistance
• High flexibility for easy installation
• Maximum vehicle coverage with minimum inventory
• Resistant to heat, oil and ozone
• Rated for SAE 20R5 Class D-2 performance
• Temperature Range: up to +257 Deg. F (+125 Deg. C)
• Note: Gates recommends replacing clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed
• Caution: Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications

Gates Molded Coolant Hose is manufactured to fit specific applications. Similar to OEM specifications. Approved for marine applications.

Product Features:

• Specifically-engineered materials resist collapse under vacuum
• Engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, the leading cause of hose failure
• Pre-shaped to fit and to ensure perfectly sealed conditions
• EPDM tube: synthetic fiber knit reinforcement: heat-, ozone- and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover
• Meets requirements of SAE 20R4, class D2 and DIN 73411, class A (except for tolerances)
• Temperature Range: -40 Deg. F to +257 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C to +125 Deg. C)
• Note: Gates recommends replacing hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed
• Caution: Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications

The Dayco curved radiator hose features knitted reinforcement, a protective sleeve and a synthetic EPDM rubber construction for high-strength performance, protection against abrasion and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, ozone and coolants. It can also withstand temperature variations of -40 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C) to +257 Deg. F (+125 Deg. C). The inner base tube is reinforced with knitted rayon for maximum strength and burst resistance for the life of the hose.

Product Features:

• Meets SAE J20R4, Class D-1 requirements
• Meets Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684, which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build-up of static electric charges
• Provides excellent protection against external elements

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

The Dayco curved radiator hose features knitted reinforcement, a protective sleeve and a synthetic EPDM rubber construction for high-strength performance, protection against abrasion and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, ozone and coolants. It can also withstand temperature variations of -40 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C) to +257 Deg. F (+125 Deg. C). The inner base tube is reinforced with knitted rayon for maximum strength and burst resistance for the life of the hose.

Product Features:

• Meets SAE J20R4, Class D-1 requirements
• Meets Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684, which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build-up of static electric charges
• Provides excellent protection against external elements

Premium hose constructed for long service life.

Product Features:

• Good resistance to high temperatures for extended periods of time, which prolongs service life
• Meets SAE 20R3 Standard Wall Class D-2 requirements
• Temperature Range: -40 Deg. F to +257 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C to +125 Deg. C)
• CAUTION: Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications
• CAUTION: Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications
• PLEASE NOTE: Item is priced and sold by the foot. See store for details.

ACDelco Professional, premium aftermarket Molded Coolant Hoses are composed of specially blended materials to help resist electrochemical degradation (ECD), the leading cause of hose failure. They are specially designed, GM OE style factory-molded hoses to fit today’s smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments. ACDelco Professional Molded Coolant Hoses are temperature rated from -40 degrees Fahrenheit to 275 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 degrees Celsius to 135 degrees Celsius) and are approved for Marine applications. Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications. These premium aftermarket replacement molded coolant hoses are manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Has a heat and ozone resistant cover to increase the life of the hose
• Comes with a protective sleeve to help duplicate GM OE designs for proper fit and function
• Made of re-engineered materials to resist vacuum collapse and also reduce the need for internal springs in many applications
• Installs without buckling, bending out of shape, or straining at the connection for easy installation
• Inside diameters ranges from 1?4 in to 1 in to fit different types of vehicles

This Litens pulley is manufactured by one of the largest original equipment pulley suppliers to ensure proper fit and performance. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and conforms to original equipment material, tolerances, and specifications. This replacement part is made in the U.S.A. to the O.E. specified design and meets all performance and durability requirements. Heavy duty steel construction. 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 one of the largest original equipment part suppliers in the world to ensure proper form, fit, and performance
• Heavy Duty Steel Pulley with close tolerance ball bearing pocket and Electro-deposited coating for superior corrosion resistance
• Installation instructions included.

This pulley is manufactured by Litens Automotive – inventor of the first automatic belt tensioner in 1979 and today the world’s largest supplier of Original Equipment (O.E.) belt tensioning and routing products. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and as the pulley component on automatic tensioner applications. This pulley conforms to original equipment material and tolerances, specifications and meets performance and durability requirements. The Litens replacement part is constructed of heavy duty steel for long life and trouble free performance 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 world’s largest Original Equipment supplier of accessory drive tensioners and pulleys
• Heavy Duty Steel Pulley
• Precision steel stamping with close tolerance ball bearing pocket.
• Electro-deposited coating (e-coat) for superior corrosion resistance.
• Running surface designed and engineered for proper belt tracking.

Product Features:

• Steel and thermoplastic construction designed to tight manufacturing tolerances for high durability and quality performance
• Built to last with a superior resistance to dirt, salt, chemicals and other under-hood contaminants
• OE-quality fit for virtually every domestic or import vehicle on the road today
• Bearings meet or exceed OE standards with application-specific speed and load requirements, to withstand high under hood temperatures
• Premium bearings eliminate bearing noise
• Mounting hardware included for some popular applications
• Reliable operation under severe conditions

Providing reliable service in applications requiring molded hoses, the Dayco heater hose is designed to replace OEM coolant hoses. Made with the same bends and routing as the original assembly, this molded hose is meant to fit the vehicle precisely. The knitted reinforcement and synthetic EPDM construction provide high-strength performance and resistance to detrimental environmental elements, coolants and temperature variations of -40°F (-40°C) to +257°F (+125°C) and the “quick connect” end allows for fast, convenient installation.

Product Features:

• Meets the requirements of SAE J20R3, Class D-1
• Designed to meet Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684, which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build-up of static electric charges
• Engineered as an OEM replacement
• Meets Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684

Gates Small I.D. Molded Coolant Hose is factory-molded, OEM style hose to fit today’s smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments. Can be used for coolant, water and air applications. Approved for marine applications.

Product Features:

• Has all the quality features of Gates molded coolant hose and similar to OEM specifications
• Engineered to resist electrochemical degradation ┐ the leading cause of hose failure
• EPDM tube, synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, EPDM cover
• Meets SAE 20R3 Type EC Class D-1 and D-2 specifications
• Temperature Range: -40 Deg. F to 275 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C -135 Deg. C)
• Note: Gates recommends replacing hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed
• Caution: Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications

Providing reliable service in applications requiring molded hoses in small diameters, the Dayco small I.D. heater hose is designed to replace OEM coolant hoses. Made with the same bends and routing as the original assembly, this molded hose is meant to fit the vehicle precisely. The knitted reinforcement and synthetic EPDM construction provide high-strength performance and resistance to detrimental environmental elements, coolants and temperature variations of -40°F (-40°C) to +257°F (+125°C) and the “quick connect” end allows for fast, convenient installation.

Product Features:

• Meets the requirements of SAE J20R3, Class D-1
• Designed to meet Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684, which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build-up of static electric charges
• Engineered as an OEM replacement
• The knitted polyester reinforcement provides high burst strength and resists degradation from temperature extremes and moisture

Engineered specifically for the most problematic drive systems as an improvement over the OE design, Dayco demanding drive kits come in 14 applications that contain all necessary front-end accessory components to ensure a safe, reliable and noise-free belt drive system. Each kit includes up to two serpentine belts, a premium tensioner with flat spring technology and an idler pulley.

Product Features:

• Custom engineered to cover 35 million problem drive vehicles in operation
• Designed as an improvement over OE to address problematic drive systems
• Features a specially designed serpentine belt with specific compounds that mitigate noise