Gates 7292 Accessory Drive Belt - Air Conditioning, Power Steering and Water Pump or Water Pump To Air Conditioning

Gates 7292 High Capacity V-Belt Overview

The Gates 7292 is a High Capacity V-Belt (Standard) built for accessory drive service where consistent grip and low noise matter. Its notched construction and EPDM belt material help the belt tighten as engine heat rises, supporting stable operation in demanding drives such as Volkswagen Passat power steering and water pump applications.

Gates High Capacity V-Belt (Standard) products are part of the brand’s accessory drive belt lineup for vehicles that need a durable replacement belt with dependable tension behavior. This Gates 7292 belt is sized for specific OE-style applications and is a direct replacement choice for select Volkswagen, Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

• Part number: 7292
• High Capacity V-Belt (Standard) construction for accessory drive service
• Notched design helps the belt conform as temperatures change
• EPDM belt material for long service life in engine bay conditions
• Polyester cord material for stable belt structure
• 36-degree angle and HC41 section designation
• Effective length: 29.25 in. (743 mm)
• Outside circumference: 30.09 in. (764 mm)

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible With select Volkswagen Passat, Cabriolet, Golf, and Jetta accessory drive systems, plus Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac air conditioning and water pump drive applications listed below. Fits 1990-1994 Volkswagen Passat, Power Steering and Water Pump; Fits 1992-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, Power Steering and Water Pump; Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Golf, Power Steering and Water Pump; Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, Power Steering and Water Pump.

• Fits 1986 Buick Century, Water Pump To Air Conditioning
• Fits 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, Water Pump To Air Conditioning
• Fits 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Water Pump To Air Conditioning
• Fits 1986 Pontiac 6000, Water Pump To Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1984 Buick Century, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1984 Buick Skylark, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1980 Buick Skylark, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1984 Chevrolet Celebrity, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1984 Chevrolet Citation II, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1984 Oldsmobile Omega, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1980 Oldsmobile Omega, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1984 Pontiac 6000, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1984 Pontiac Phoenix, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1980 Pontiac Phoenix, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1982-1983 Chevrolet Citation, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1980 Chevrolet Citation, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1981 Buick Skylark, Air Conditioning, W/O A.P.
• Fits 1981 Chevrolet Citation, Air Conditioning, W/O A.P.
• Fits 1981 Oldsmobile Omega, Air Conditioning, W/O A.P.
• Fits 1981 Pontiac Phoenix, Air Conditioning, W/O A.P.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Belt slippage in accessory drive systems under heat
• Noise from a worn or glazed V-belt
• Loss of drive to the power steering pump or water pump
• Air conditioning drive issues caused by belt wear
• Cracking, stretching, or edge wear on an aging belt

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the belt section, effective length, and outside circumference against the original belt before installation. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and accessory alignment at the same time, since pulley wear or misalignment can shorten belt life and increase noise. For Volkswagen Passat, Cabriolet, Golf, and Jetta applications, confirm the accessory drive routing matches the listed position before replacing the belt.

Quality Assurance

This Gates accessory drive belt is built with EPDM construction and polyester cord reinforcement for consistent performance in engine bay heat. Gates is a recognized name in belt and cooling components, and the 7292 follows the brand’s OE-style replacement approach for the listed applications.

This part cross-references Bosch 15290 and 15295 for the same application.