Continental PP304LK1 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental Pro Series Plus Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series Plus PP304LK1 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Subaru and Saab applications. It combines OEM-quality timing components with a metal-impeller water pump, seals, idlers, and tensioner components for a complete timing service on covered vehicles.

Fits 1999-2005 Subaru Forester, N/A; Fits 1999-2005 Subaru Impreza, N/A; Fits 1999 Subaru Legacy, N/A; Fits 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, N/A. This part number, PP304LK1, is built for interference-engine timing service where accurate belt indexing and tension control matter.

Key Features

• Continental Pro Series Plus timing belt kit with water pump
• OEM-quality components including belt, water pump, idlers, seals, and tensioner components
• Metal impeller water pump for durable coolant circulation
• Timing marks included for installation alignment
• Mod-curvilinear belt tooth profile with 223 teeth
• Viton seal material for sealing applications in the timing service
• Designed for 60,000-mile timing kit change intervals

Product Details

PP304LK1 is a Continental Pro Series Plus engine timing belt kit with water pump for Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, and Saab 9-2X applications listed above. The kit includes the timing belt, water pump, seals, idlers, and tensioner components specified for the application, with a metal impeller pump and timing marks to support accurate service work. Continental’s Pro Series Plus line focuses on OE-style timing system replacement parts for vehicles that require precise camshaft and crankshaft synchronization.

This part cross-references Dayco WP304K1AS for the same application.

Common Problems This Kit Addresses

• Timing belt wear, cracking, or loss of tooth integrity
• Water pump leakage, noise, or reduced coolant flow
• Tensioner-related belt slack or inconsistent belt tracking
• Oil seal seepage at timing service intervals
• Noise or vibration from aging idlers and tensioning components

Installation Notes

Verify engine code and timing alignment before disassembly, especially on interference-engine Subaru applications. Use the timing marks during installation, confirm belt routing against the service procedure, and replace related timing components as a complete service when the front engine cover is open. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque specifications and coolant refill procedure after water pump replacement.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series Plus components are built to OE-quality standards for timing system service. The kit includes application-specific parts selected for the listed Subaru and Saab vehicles, including a metal-impeller pump and OEM-style sealing components.