Gates K030267 Serpentine Belt - Power Steering or Water Pump

Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt K030267

The Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt K030267 is a serpentine belt built for accessory drive systems that require a precise OE-style fit. It uses EPDM belt material, a polyester cord, and a 3-rib K-section design to match the size and construction expected in the original application.

Compatible With Ford Taurus, Ford Escape, Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Sable, Mercury Cougar, Mazda MPV, Ford Contour, and Mercury Mystique applications that call for this belt profile. The Gates K030267 is also referenced by cross numbers such as Bando 3PK680 and Continental 4030267 for the same application.

Key Features

• Premium OE Micro-V Belt from Gates
• Part number K030267
• 3-rib automotive V-ribbed belt, standard type
• EPDM belt material for accessory drive service
• Polyester cord construction for dimensional stability
• OE Performance rating for OE-style replacement needs
• Effective length: 26.8 in. / 681 mm
• Outside circumference: 27.38 in. / 695 mm
• Top width: 0.42 in. / 11 mm

Product Details

Gates designs this Premium OE Micro-V Belt to match OE size, construction, and materials for import and domestic vehicles. The K030267 uses a K-section, 3-rib profile with EPDM compound and polyester reinforcement to support consistent belt tracking in the accessory drive system. This makes it a direct-fit style choice for water pump drive applications listed for 1995-2005 Ford, Mazda, and Mercury models, including Mazda 6, Ford Escape, and Mercury Sable coverage.

Common Problems This Belt Can Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or rib wear on the existing serpentine belt
• Loss of proper belt tension due to age-related stretch
• Incorrect belt length after prior service or replacement
• Accessory drive noise tied to belt deterioration

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify belt routing against the vehicle diagram before removal.
• Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing the new belt.
• Confirm the application uses the water pump position listed for this part.
• Check the belt length and rib count against the removed belt and OE specifications.
• For 2001-2004 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2004 Mazda Tribute, and 2004-2005 Mercury Sable applications, note the listed tensioner-related fitment details.

Quality Assurance

Gates builds the Premium OE Micro-V Belt line to OE-style specifications for size, construction, and material selection. The K030267 is an OE Performance replacement for the listed Ford, Mazda, and Mercury water pump applications, including 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 2001-2003 Mercury Sable coverage.