Gates T145 Engine Timing Belt

Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt T145

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt T145 is an automotive timing belt built for precise valve timing in select Honda applications. It is engineered with an OE exact comparison rating and uses HSN belt material with fiberglass cord reinforcement for heat, wear, and contamination resistance.

For drivers searching for a Honda Civic timing belt or Honda CRX timing belt replacement, this Gates timing belt provides the fitment and construction expected for interference-engine service. The T145 part number is also a common reference point when comparing timing belt options for 1988-1991 Honda Civic and 1988-1991 Honda CRX applications.

Key Features

• Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt line for OE-style replacement service
• Part number T145
• OE Exact comparison rating
• Modified Curvilinear (III) profile type
• HSN belt material with fiberglass cord reinforcement
• Black automotive timing belt with no timing marks
• 107 cog design
• Pitch length: 40.125 in. / 1019 mm
• Top width: 0.945 in. / 24 mm
• Pitch: 0.375 in. / 9.5 mm

Product Details

Gates is a global OE timing belt manufacturer, and the PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt line is positioned for aftermarket replacement where fit, function, and performance need to align with original equipment standards. This belt is built for import and domestic coverage, with this application focused on 1988-1991 Honda Civic and 1988-1991 Honda CRX models. If you are comparing Honda Civic T145 timing belt options or looking up a Honda CRX timing belt by part number, this belt matches the listed OE-style application data.

This part cross-references Dayco 95145 and Bando TB145 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt causing incorrect camshaft timing
• Noise or irregular operation from an aging belt
• Service replacement for a belt showing heat or contamination damage
• Timing belt replacement during scheduled engine maintenance
• Restoring proper synchronization in interference-engine Honda applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code and application details before installation, especially on interference engines. Inspect related timing components, belt routing surfaces, and alignment marks during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s timing procedure closely. Because this belt has no timing marks, use the correct service references and installation tools for accurate setup.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures OE timing belts and applies the same focus on fit and durability to its aftermarket timing belt line. The PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt T145 is built to meet or exceed OE standards for fit, function, and performance in the listed Honda Civic and Honda CRX applications.