Continental PP252LK2 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental Pro Series Plus Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series Plus PP252LK2 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Volvo applications. It combines OEM-quality timing components, seals, idlers, a mechanical tensioner, and an OEM hydraulic tensioner where applicable for service work on the timing system.

Fits 1993-1997 Volvo 850 and 1992-1994 Volvo 960, including interference-engine applications with the specified engine-number ranges. The PP252LK2 kit is built for timing belt service where the water pump and related seals are replaced at the same time.

Key Features

• Engine timing belt kit with water pump for Volvo 850 and Volvo 960 applications
• Includes timing belt, idler pulley, tensioner, tensioner spacer, water pump, and seals
• Metal impeller water pump construction
• Mod-curvilinear belt tooth profile with 148 teeth
• Polyacrylate seal material and camshaft seal coverage where applicable
• Continental Pro Series Plus line for timing system service parts
• Part number PP252LK2 for direct catalog lookup

Detailed Description

Continental PP252LK2 is a Pro Series Plus timing belt kit with water pump engineered for Volvo 850 and Volvo 960 timing service. The kit is organized around the timing belt drive system and includes the major wear components commonly replaced during scheduled service: belt, idler pulley, tensioner, tensioner spacer, water pump, and seals. The water pump uses a metal impeller, and the belt uses a mod-curvilinear tooth design for proper engagement with the timing drive.

For fitment-specific searches, this kit fits 1993-1997 Volvo 850, N/A, and 1992-1994 Volvo 960, N/A, with the listed engine-number ranges and interference-engine applications. If you are searching for Continental PP252LK2 for Volvo 850 timing belt kit with water pump or Continental PP252LK2 for Volvo 960 timing belt service, this part number matches those applications.

Continental’s Pro Series Plus line focuses on timing service assemblies that bring together the belt drive components and sealing parts needed for a complete timing system refresh. This part cross-references URO 8630590 and 9135036 for the same application.

Common Problems This Kit Addresses

• Timing belt wear, cracking, or age-related deterioration
• Noise or rough operation from worn idler or tensioner components
• Coolant leakage from a failing water pump
• Oil seepage at timing-related seals
• Service interval replacement on interference-engine Volvo applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine number range before ordering, since this kit is listed for specific Volvo 850 and Volvo 960 engines. Replace the timing belt system according to the vehicle service procedure, and confirm timing marks during assembly even though this kit is listed without timing marks. Inspect related pulleys, seals, and the cooling system before reassembly to complete the timing service correctly.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series Plus timing components are supplied as OEM-quality service parts for timing belt and water pump replacement on the listed Volvo applications. PP252LK2 is cataloged for direct fitment on the specified 850 and 960 models.