Continental TB179LK2 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental Pro Series Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series TB179LK2 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It combines OEM-quality components in one service package, including a timing belt, water pump, idlers, and tensioners for a complete timing service.

Built for vehicles such as the Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, and Mazda Miata, this kit is organized for direct-fit maintenance on covered applications. The TB179LK2 part number is also referenced in timing service searches for Mazda Protege and Mercury Capri coverage.

Key Features

• Part number TB179LK2 from Continental Pro Series
• Engine timing belt kit with water pump
• Includes 1 timing belt, 1 water pump, and 2 tensioners
• Metal impeller water pump
• 145-tooth belt with mod-curvilinear tooth profile
• OEM-quality component set for timing service
• No timing marks included

Product Details

Continental Pro Series focuses on service kits that group the major wear items needed during timing belt replacement. This TB179LK2 kit includes the belt, water pump, idlers, mechanical tensioner, and OEM hydraulic tensioner where applicable, helping streamline a timing system refresh on covered engines. It is listed for 1990-1994 Mazda Miata, 1990-1994 Mazda Protege, 1991-1996 Ford Escort, 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, and 1991-1994 Mercury Capri. This part cross-references Mazda OE-style numbers such as B6S7-12-205A for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt
• Servicing a leaking or aging water pump during timing maintenance
• Addressing belt wear, cracking, or tooth damage
• Restoring proper belt tension and drive timing components
• Completing scheduled timing service on interference-engine applications

Installation Notes

• Verify engine code and application details before ordering.
• Does not include seals.
• 1990-1994 Mazda Miata coverage notes a configuration without a bolt hole for the alternator.
• Because this kit is used on interference-engine applications, confirm timing alignment carefully during installation.
• Follow factory service procedures for belt routing, tensioner setup, and coolant refill after pump replacement.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series timing components are packaged as an OEM-quality service kit for covered applications. The TB179LK2 is built around matched timing service parts to support a complete replacement on the listed Ford, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles.