Continental PP281LK1 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental Pro Series Plus Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series Plus PP281LK1 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Kia Sportage models. It combines OEM-quality timing components with seals, idlers, tensioners, and a water pump for a complete timing service on the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, including interference-engine applications.

The Pro Series Plus line is built around service-ready timing components for import engine repair. This kit includes a timing belt with mod-curvilinear tooth design, a metal-impeller water pump, Viton seals, and the tensioning components needed for a timing belt and water pump replacement on the Kia Sportage.

Key Features

• Fits 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, N/A
• Part number PP281LK1
• Engine timing belt kit with water pump
• OEM-quality components including seals, belt(s), idlers, and tensioners
• Metal impeller water pump
• Viton seal material
• Mod-curvilinear timing belt tooth profile
• 168-tooth timing belt with 0.98 in top width and 52.91 in length
• Timing kit change interval listed at 60,000 miles

Detailed Description

Continental PP281LK1 is engineered for timing service on the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage. It is a direct-fit timing belt kit with water pump for the Sportage platform and includes the core engine timing components needed for a scheduled replacement. The kit uses a metal impeller water pump, two tensioners, and Viton seals, along with a single timing belt built with a mod-curvilinear tooth form for precise engagement.

This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 0FE3N15010E and 214213X000 for the same application. For buyers searching for a Kia Sportage timing belt kit with water pump, PP281LK1 provides a service-focused solution for the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, N/A.

Common Problems This Service Can Address

• Worn timing belt teeth or belt stretch
• Coolant leaks from the water pump area
• Noisy or worn timing tensioner components
• Oil seepage at camshaft seal locations
• Timing service due at the recommended mileage interval

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the timing belt kit during scheduled engine service and verify engine timing marks before disassembly, since this application is listed without timing marks. Inspect the belt path, idlers, and sealing surfaces before installation. Because this is an interference-engine application, correct timing alignment is critical during reassembly. Confirm vehicle identification against the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage fitment before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series Plus components are built to OEM-quality standards for timing system service. PP281LK1 is specified with a metal impeller water pump, Viton seals, and matched timing components for the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage.