Workhorse W42 Belt Tensioner Assemblies

Your Workhorse W42 will be happy to know that the search for the right Belt Tensioner Assemblies you’ve been looking for is over! Advance Auto Parts has 6 different Belt Tensioner Assemblies for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. The best part is, our Workhorse W42 Belt Tensioner Assemblies start from as little as $48.49.

When it comes to your Workhorse W42, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we work with only top reliable Belt Tensioner Assemblies brands so you can shop with complete confidence. Some of our top Belt Tensioner Assemblies brands are Dayco and Litens. We’re sure you will get the right product to keep that W42 running for a long time.

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Compare 12 Workhorse Belt Tensioner Assemblies

Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999366A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$92.99
This Litens supplied tensioner is manufactured to original equipment specifications. Heavy duty thermoplastic pulley construction ensures long life and trouble-free performance. This tensioner meets or exceeds all original equipment fit, form, and performance characteristics. 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:
  • Heavy duty thermoplastic pulley construction.
  • OE-spec sealed ball bearings with synthetic grease and double lip seals for long life
  • Installation instructions included
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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999010A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$62.99
This Litens tensioner is manufactured by the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this popular General Motors tensioner. This “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket meets all original equipment form, fit, and function specifications. (*O.E. Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design.) Note: The dust shield protecting the bearing has been upgraded from the original design. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring and are marked “Made in Canada”. This tensioner is supplied with a new OE style mounting bolt. 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
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Dayco – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts (Part No.89253)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts

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$49.49
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
  • Includes installation instructions
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Dayco – Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts (Part No.89258)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts

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$48.49
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 slippage – or poor performance caused by low tension. A PTFE string wound within the spring resists abrasion and dampens noise. Dayco’s tensioner is also designed with a heavy-duty cast aluminum spring case and arm, which helps resist cracking and fatigue and offers additional strength, lessening the risk of distortion. Additional premium thermoplastic rubber spring slot plugs and rubber O-ring seals help keep contaminants out and zinc coated mounting bolts resist rust.

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
  • Rust resistant construction
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Dayco – Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts (Part No.89231)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts

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$53.99
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
  • This tensioner includes the required hardware for proper installation
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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999033A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$58.99
This Litens tensioner is manufactured by the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this popular G.M./Isuzu/Hummer tensioner. This “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket meets all original equipment form, fit, and function specifications. (*O..E Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design). Note: The dust shield (pulley washer) has been a modified for this aftermarket part. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring and are 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._

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 to 1 Hour.
  • 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
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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999034A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$56.99
This genuine Litens tensioner is manufactured and designed by Litens, the world’s largest manufacturer of belt tensioners. To address shortcomings and common failure points of the original tensioner, Litens has released this new and improved design. A 20% increase in tension results in less noise and belt slip. The main tensioner pivot has been greatly improved to prevent binding frequently experienced with the original part, and a high speed bearing has been implemented to provide long life and reliability._

Product Features:
  • the world’s largest manufacturer of belt tensioners. To address shortcomings and common failure points of the original tensioner.
  • Litens has released this new and improved design. A 20% increase in tension results in less noise and belt slip. The main tensioner pivot has been greatly improved to prevent binding frequently experienced with the original part
  • and a high speed bearing has been implemented to provide long life and reliability.
  • 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.
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Gates – DriveAlign« Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner (Part No.38103)

DriveAlign« Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner

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$48.99
Gates is a global leader in Original Equipment (OE) System Design. With a full line of tensioners globally, you can count on Gates to supply premium quality DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioners you can depend on.

Product Features:
  • Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks, domestic and import (European and Asian)
  • Manufactured using the same or improved technology and quality materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, assuring a factory match
  • Patented labyrinth seal protects internal components to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements
  • Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, as well as belt and accessory, life
  • Torsional round spring design provides reliability as well as consistent tension
  • Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUV’s and light/heavy-duty trucks.
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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999125A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$79.99
Litens was the Original Equipment supplier (O.E.) of this part and offers this “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket. This popular tensioner designed for General Motors vehicles, looks, fits, and performs like the original part being replaced. Unlike many Non-O.E. aftermarket tensioner suppliers, the Litens part maintains the original equipment steel pulley and internal damping feature for optimal performance and life. Installation Tip: Note the Litens aftermarket tensioner maintains the inset square wrench “lift feature” on the tensioner face to facilitate belt tension release during installation. This lift-feature makes installation easier on the assembly line or in the garage. *OE Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens integrated bolt/washer versus 2 separate components. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring. 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.
  • Installation instructions included.
  • Heavy Duty Steel 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
See More

Dayco – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts (Part No.89213)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts

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$60.99
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 slippage – or poor performance caused by low tension. A PTFE string wound within the spring resists abrasion and dampens noise. Dayco’s tensioner is also designed with a heavy-duty cast aluminum spring case and arm, which helps resist cracking and fatigue and offers additional strength, lessening the risk of distortion. Additional premium thermoplastic rubber spring slot plugs and rubber O-ring seals help keep contaminants out and zinc coated mounting bolts resist rust.

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
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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999122A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$85.99
This Litens belt tensioner is supplied by the original equipment tensioner supplier to GM and meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part (with the exception of not having the car manufacturer’s logo or part number applied to the part). The aftermarket part features a cast-in lift feature and belt stretch indicator. As with the Original Equipment part, this tensioner is manufactured in Canada to the same exacting specifications as the O.E. part. The pulley is heavy duty steel as specified by the manufacturer. 2 molded locator pins for precise installation. 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.
  • Installation instructions included.
  • Heavy Duty Steel Pulley
  • Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in about 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
See More

Gates – DriveAlign« Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner (Part No.38158)

DriveAlign« Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner

from

$56.99
Gates is a global leader in Original Equipment (OE) System Design. With a full line of tensioners globally, you can count on Gates to supply premium quality DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioners you can depend on.

Product Features:
  • Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks, domestic and import (European and Asian)
  • Manufactured using the same or improved technology and quality materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, assuring a factory match
  • Patented labyrinth seal protects internal components to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements
  • Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, as well as belt and accessory, life
  • Torsional round spring design provides reliability as well as consistent tension
  • Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUV’s and light/heavy-duty trucks.
See More

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Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece
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