Continental 40186 Engine Timing Belt

Continental Timing Belt for Honda and Acura

The Continental 40186 engine timing belt is built for interference-engine applications that demand accurate valve timing and consistent belt tracking. Made from EPDM with precision-molded teeth, it is engineered for long service life in Honda Accord, Honda Prelude, Acura CL, Isuzu Oasis, and Honda Odyssey applications.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for resistance to heat, abrasion, and ozone exposure
• Precision-molded teeth for consistent contact with cogged components
• 70 teeth with HTD 9.525 M tooth profile
• 0.625 in. top width and 26.250 in. length
• No timing marks
• Continental part number 40186

Product Details

Continental 40186 is an engine timing belt for valve train service in select Honda and Acura engines. The belt uses premium polymers that resist shrinking and elongation, helping maintain stable timing alignment under heat and load. Its molded tooth profile supports accurate engagement with the sprockets and pulleys used in interference-engine setups. This part cross-references Gates T186 and Dayco 95186 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1990-2002 Honda Accord, N/A. Interference Engine Application.
• Fits 1992-2001 Honda Prelude, N/A. Interference Engine Application.
• Fits 1997-1999 Acura CL, N/A. Interference Engine Application.
• Fits 1996-1999 Isuzu Oasis, N/A. Interference Engine Application.
• Fits 1995-1998 Honda Odyssey, N/A. Interference Engine Application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Cracked, glazed, or worn timing belt teeth
• Noise or irregular timing belt operation
• Service replacement during scheduled timing maintenance
• Loss of proper valve timing in interference-engine applications

Installation Notes

Verify engine code and timing component alignment before installation. Because this is an interference-engine application, replace the belt according to the vehicle service interval and inspect related timing components at the same time. Confirm belt length, tooth count, and tooth profile match the original part before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Continental timing components are built to meet the dimensional and material requirements needed for accurate engine timing service. The EPDM belt construction and molded tooth design support consistent fitment in the listed Honda, Acura, and Isuzu applications.