Gates Timing Component Kits meet or exceed OEM specifications.

Gates is the only manufacturer approved by virtually every major OEM to provide timing belts for new engines.

This means that Gates is able to cover the aftermarket with Timing Components Kits that are OE-equivalent or better in service life and performance. Gates has:

    The most extensive coverage in the industry.
    Tough, wear-resistant fabric on working surfaces on timing belts.
    Timing belts that have special materials to resist oil and engine heat.
    High tensile strength cord construction minimizes stretch.

Gates Timing Components Kits Through analysis of belts returned from the field, Gates Engineers have found that the majority of belt failures are caused by related components such as idlers and tensioners. Gates Timing Belt Kit is the most convenient solution, in one economical and complete package. For this reason we offer the option of a timing tensioner kit. The kit includes belt and related idlers, tensioner and seals for most popular vehicle applications. With timing belt replacement on modern vehicle applications normally having a high labour component, it makes economic sense to replace all components at the recommended belt change interval.

Gates offers Timing Components Kits complete with Hydraulic Tensioners. Gates Hydraulic Tensioners are filled with liquid and have internal components including a steel valve sleeve, plunger rod and seals. This type of tensioner has a hydraulic function different to a mechanical tensioner that operates with an internal spring loaded mechanism.

Gates Timing Components Kits with seals. Gates Seals ensure maximum timing belt life. To help installers do a complete job of replacing the timing belt drive system, Gates has a line of cam and crankshaft oil seals. The seals will prevent oil contamination to a newly installed timing belt assembly, ensure maximum belt life and reduce costly "comebacks" that may result from future leaks at the cam and crankshaft. Gates engineers recommend that you replace these oil seals whenever installing Timing Component Kits to ensure the best replacement service and maximum customer satisfaction.

Timing Components Kits with Water Pumps   Many water pumps are driven by the timing belt. If the water pump fails, coolant will leak and contaminate the belt. Long-term coolant contamination will eventually lead to premature timing belt failure. Gates recommends checking the timing belt driven water pump while servicing the timing belt and other drive system components.   Gates water pumps are designed for high efficiency and long durability. All pumps are engineered to OE specifications for look, fit and performance and are factory tested to OE pressures to ensure optimum performance.   Gates now offer selected Timing Component Kits with the Water Pump, applications including the popular Holden Barina, Holden Vectra, Holden Apollo, Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Excel, Suburu Liberty, Toyota Camry, Toyota Celica, Toyota RAV4 and Daewoo Nubira.

Why you should choose Gates Timing Components Kits

A variety of factors can cause timing belt tensioner or idler failure. Bearing life is limited by wear, misalignment, loss of lubricant and ingress of wear particles. Most of these problems cannot be readily identified by an inspection, so it is always best to replace the tensioner and/or idlers as part of the timing belt replacement.

Top reasons to: “ Replace Belt Tensioner and Idler when replacing Timing Belt”

• OEM’s recommend as part of normal preventative maintenance.
• Preventative maintenance should address  all forms of failure.
• After 80,000 kilometres tensioners are more likely to fail (esp. after installation and adjustment of new belt).
• Labor costs associated with belt replacement are expensive, so it makes economic sense to replace all components at the same time.
• A worn or loose pulley can cause belt problems.
• Normal tensions cannot be maintained to assure proper life of replacement belt.
• Internal bearing wear is not noticeable.