

It doesn’t fit with anything made after 2016. The only downside is that this timing belt kit is only really compatible with older vehicles.
GATES TIMING BELTS REVIEW PROFESSIONAL
Though it does require a professional to set it up, the quality fit and precisely designed parts make it a worthy investment. Working on most Acuras made between 20, Accords made between 20 and Ridgelines made between 20. Because it is a precise fit, installation is straightforward. With parts manufactured directly by Honda, all of the materials have a proven track record of success in all types of road conditions. The set comes with everything needed for install, including the water pump and seal for the camshaft and crankshaft. That means friction and heat are both optimized relative to the belt-engine interaction. For starters, it is crafted specifically to work with the mechanics of the compatible vehicles. Though it’s a vehicle-specific type of belt kit, the noteworthy quality of the APSG Timing Belt Kit earns it a shoutout on this list.
GATES TIMING BELTS REVIEW INSTALL
Check your kit prior to install to be sure. While this is a reasonably priced timing belt kit, and Gates is a well-known manufacturer, there have been some complaints that the company is including non-OEM idler bearings that are made in another country than the original manufacturer bearings. This universal kit is designed for convenience with easy parts sourcing of non-proprietary components. The superior construction of Gates timing belts makes them 300 percent stronger than the standard aftermarket belt while providing up to three times the. Gates promises that its timing belt kits are OE-equivalent or better in terms of durability, quality, and performance. This kit is suitable for, and is popular with, many Asian and European import vehicles. This all-encompassing kit includes a TCK timing belt, tensioners, tensioner springs, idlers, necessary hardware, and detailed installation instructions. It provides you with high-quality, dependable parts at a refreshingly low price point. The Gates pulleys are obviously way better. The Gates TCK304 PowerGrip Premium Timing Belt Component Kit is a happy medium. Gates belts are of superior quality, and Ive never heard of one failing. All the TDI kits I have on the shelf here (ALH, BEW/BHW, BRM, and CBEA/CJAA) have Litens tensioners and INA rollers, with either a Gates or Continental belt, and either a Hepu or Graf water pump.Just because you’re a bit more budget conscious, doesn’t mean you will have to sacrifice quality for cost. The smaller roller(s) are usually made by INA or GMB, and will use their own bearings. The water pumps' brands I have used over the years, interchangeably with no noticeable difference in quality are Hepu, Graf, Saleri, and Geba. The bearing inside could be SKF, NTN, or GMB, or even Litens own in-house. While Gates timing belt kits and radiator hoses are better (thicker construction on the latter, great reliability on the former), Dayco serpentine belts are a.

Litens is a Canadian company, and for the TDIs at least, they are typically still making the tensioners in Canada and will be printed as such. The tensioner should be a Litens brand, no matter whose box (Ruville, INA, SNR, etc.) in which it is found. I don't have any personal experience with one on a TDI, however. However, the other bits included in their kits may not be known appropriate brands for the application. The belt is fine, they are one of the OEM suppliers, along with Continental and Dayco.
