Continental PP179LK2 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental Pro Series Plus Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series Plus PP179LK2 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump built for service work on select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It combines OEM-quality components in one package, including the timing belt, water pump, idlers, tensioners, and seals for a complete timing service.

Fits 1991-1996 Ford Escort, N/A; Fits 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, N/A; Fits 1990-1994 Mazda Miata, N/A; Fits 1990-1994 Mazda Protege, N/A; Fits 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, N/A.

Key Features

• Part number PP179LK2 from Continental Pro Series Plus
• Includes 1 timing belt with 145 teeth and mod-curvilinear tooth profile
• Water pump included with metal impeller
• Includes 2 tensioners and 2 seals
• Viton seal material for the included camshaft seals
• Timing marks not included
• Cross-reference: this part cross-references 214213X000 and B6S7-12-205A for the same application

Product Details

The Continental Pro Series Plus line is built around complete timing service coverage, combining the belt, pump, tensioning components, and seals in one kit. PP179LK2 is specified with a 0.87-inch belt top width and 45.67-inch belt length, and it uses a metal-impeller water pump for the listed applications. This kit is a direct service solution for timing belt replacement on Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, and Mercury Capri models within the confirmed year ranges.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt
• Addressing coolant leaks from the water pump area
• Restoring proper belt tension with new tensioner components
• Servicing leaking camshaft seals during timing maintenance
• Correcting timing-system wear found during scheduled engine service

Installation Notes

Confirm engine code and application details before installation, especially on the 1990-1994 Mazda Miata and Mazda Protege listings. This kit is noted for interference-engine applications on the Mazda fitments, so proper cam and crank alignment is critical during service. Timing marks are not included, so follow factory service procedures and verify all components are seated and torqued to specification.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series Plus kits are assembled with OEM-quality components and application-specific parts for timing service. The kit includes the major wear items needed for a complete timing belt and water pump replacement on the listed vehicles.