Dayco 95281 Engine Timing Belt - Camshaft

Dayco 95281 Timing Belt for Kia Sportage

The Dayco 95281 timing belt is an engine timing belt for camshaft applications in select Kia Sportage models. Built with highly saturated acrylonitrile material and hi-temp construction, it is specified for the demands of timing-driven engine operation.

Key Features

• Brand: Dayco Timing Belt
• Part number: 95281
• Material: Highly Saturated (Acryl) Nitrile
• Hi-temp construction for elevated engine bay conditions
• Black belt with round tooth profile
• 168 teeth with 8.000 mm tooth pitch
• Effective length: 1344 mm (52.92 in.)
• Top width: 25 mm (0.99 in.)
• No timing marks

Product Details

Dayco Timing Belt products are built for engine timing service where accurate camshaft synchronization matters. This Dayco 95281 timing belt uses a round tooth profile and a high-temperature construction to match the requirements of timing belt replacement on select Kia Sportage engines. It cross-references ACDelco TB281 and Gates T281 for the same application.

Compatible With select Kia Sportage camshaft timing belt applications, including 1995-1997 Kia Sportage, Camshaft; 1998 Kia Sportage, Camshaft; and 1999-2002 Kia Sportage, Camshaft. This part number, 95281, is also referenced in aftermarket catalogs for the same vehicle coverage.

What It Helps Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt material
• Noise or irregular operation from an aging belt
• Loss of camshaft timing accuracy
• Service replacement at scheduled timing belt intervals
• Timing belt replacement on Kia Sportage engines with the listed fitment

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code, emissions configuration, and model year before installation. This belt has no timing marks, so timing alignment should be set using the engine’s service procedure and proper timing tools. Inspect related timing components during service and confirm belt width, tooth pitch, and tooth count match the original specification before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Dayco timing belts are engineered for engine timing service and built to meet the dimensional and material requirements listed above. Confirm fitment against the vehicle application data for 1995-2002 Kia Sportage camshaft timing belt service before installation.