Continental TB179LK1 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental Pro Series Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series TB179LK1 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Mazda and Kia applications. It combines OEM-quality timing components with a metal-impeller water pump, making it a direct-service solution for timing belt replacement on Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Mazda MX-3, and Kia Sephia applications.

Key Features

• Engine timing belt kit with water pump for service replacement
• Includes a timing belt, water pump, and tensioner components
• Metal impeller water pump construction
• Mod-curvilinear belt tooth profile
• 145-tooth timing belt with 0.87 in top width and 45.67 in length
• Continental Pro Series product line for OE-style engine service parts

Detailed Product Overview

The Continental Pro Series TB179LK1 is built for timing system service where the belt, pump, and tensioning components are replaced together. Continental describes this kit as containing OEM-quality components, including the water pump, belt, idlers, mechanical tensioner, and OEM hydraulic tensioner where applicable. The metal impeller design supports water pump replacement in the same service interval as the timing belt, helping streamline maintenance on Mazda Miata, Mazda Protege, Mazda MX-3, and Kia Sephia engines. This part number, TB179LK1, is also referenced in interchange listings for related OE and aftermarket numbers.

Continental Pro Series focuses on service parts that match the needs of engine maintenance work, and TB179LK1 follows that approach with application-specific timing components for confirmed fitments. This part cross-references B6BF-15-010F and B6S7-12-205A for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt service intervals
• Noisy or failing timing belt tensioning components
• Water pump replacement during timing service
• Timing system maintenance on interference-engine applications
• Cooling system service tied to timing belt replacement

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With 1995 Mazda Miata, N/A; 1996-1997 Mazda Miata, N/A; 1999-2005 Mazda Miata, N/A; 1994-1996 Mazda MX-3, N/A; 1995-1998 Mazda Protege, N/A; and 1995-1997 Kia Sephia, N/A. Fitment notes indicate interference-engine applications on select Mazda Protege, Kia Sephia, Mazda MX-3, and 1995 Mazda Miata models. This kit does not include seals. Verify engine code and timing alignment before installation, and follow factory service procedures for belt routing, tension setting, and water pump replacement. TB179LK1 is intended for timing belt service where the pump and tensioners are replaced at the same time.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series timing components are built to OE-quality standards for engine service work. TB179LK1 uses a metal impeller water pump and application-specific timing components to support consistent fitment across the listed Mazda and Kia models.