Continental TB224LK5 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Continental TB224LK5 Timing Belt Kit

Continental Pro Series TB224LK5 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump for select Honda and Acura applications. It combines OEM-quality timing components in one service package for interference-engine maintenance on 1996-2000 Honda Civic, 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1997-2000 Acura EL.

Key Features

• Engine timing belt kit with water pump for valve train service
• Includes a timing belt, water pump, idler components, and mechanical tensioner where applicable
• OEM hyd. tensioner included where applicable
• Metal impeller water pump designation in Continental kit coding
• Pro Series product line for service-focused engine maintenance
• Cross-references Dayco WP224K1B and Gates TCKWP224A for the same application

Product Details

The Continental Pro Series line is built around service parts that match the needs of timing belt replacement intervals on interference engines. TB224LK5 is specified for 1996-2000 Honda Civic, 1996-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1997-2000 Acura EL applications, making it a direct-match option for owners replacing the timing belt and water pump together. Continental TB224LK5 is also referenced by part number TB224LK5 for ordering and catalog lookup.

According to Continental, this kit contains OEM-quality components including the water pump, belt(s), idlers, mechanical tensioner, and OEM hydraulic tensioner where applicable. The kit is intended for timing service where accurate belt tracking and cooling-system renewal are both part of the repair. Another reference for this application is TB224LK5.

Common Problems This Kit Can Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt
• Noisy or failing timing belt tensioner
• Water pump leakage or bearing wear
• Timing service due on an interference engine
• Loss of proper camshaft and crankshaft synchronization

Installation Notes

• Verify engine code and VIN details before ordering, especially on Honda Civic and Acura EL applications.
• Replace the timing belt and water pump together during scheduled service to reduce repeat labor.
• Follow factory timing marks and torque specifications during installation.
• Inspect related seals and accessory drive components while the front engine service area is open.
• Confirm tensioner style and water pump configuration against the vehicle’s original setup before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Continental Pro Series timing components are cataloged as OEM-quality replacement parts for service work on covered Honda and Acura applications. TB224LK5 is built for direct-fit timing belt and water pump maintenance on the listed vehicles.