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product_id: 6971499
title: "Continental 49916 Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulley"
price: "£62.42"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
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# Reduces noise, vibration & harshness (NVH) One-way clutch enables alternator decoupling Patented torsion spring for vibration absorption Continental 49916 Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulley

**Price:** £62.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Drive Smooth, Live Loud: The Ultimate Alternator Upgrade

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Continental 49916 Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulley
- **How much does it cost?** £62.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fuel Efficiency Boost:** Optimized pulley design contributes to better fuel economy—because every drop counts.
- • **Smart Decoupling Tech:** One-way clutch lets your alternator coast freely during sudden belt speed drops, protecting your drivetrain.
- • **Extended Component Life:** Reduces system tension to prolong the lifespan of your front-end accessory drive components.
- • **Quieter, Smoother Drive:** Significantly lowers noise, vibration, and harshness for a premium driving experience millennials crave.
- • **Engine-Tuned Vibration Control:** Patented internal torsion spring absorbs engine vibrations before they reach your alternator, ensuring smoother rides.

## Overview

The Continental 49916 Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulley features a patented internal torsion spring and one-way clutch that isolate and absorb engine vibrations, reducing noise and harshness while extending component life and improving fuel efficiency. Designed for precise engine compatibility, it ensures a quieter, smoother, and more efficient driving experience.

## Description

Continental Elite Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulleys include a patented internal torsion spring that is tuned to the specific engine application. The spring absorbs base-engine vibration before it reaches the alternator. It also connects, but isolates the alternator pulley from the rotor, which in turn effectively eliminates the vibration felt by the driver. OADs include a one-way clutch (decoupling feature) that enables the alternator to coast freely if belt speed suddenly decreases, such as an engine shut-down or a transmission shift. Lower system tension decreases vehicle noise level, vibration, and harshness, and improves front-end accessory drive component life and fuel economy.

## Features

- Item Package Dimension: 6.14L x 4.763W x 3.07H inches
- Item Package Weight - 1.05 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - AUTO PART

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Continental ContiTech |
| Brand | Continental |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 2.25 inches |
| Item model number | 49916 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 49916 |

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## Customer Reviews

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*Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom*
*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-05-17*