Gates T242 Engine Timing Belt

Gates T242 PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt T242 is built for precise valve timing in select Volkswagen applications. It is an OE Exact replacement timing belt with a curvilinear tooth profile, fiberglass cord reinforcement, and HSN belt material for heat, wear, and contamination resistance.

For drivers searching for a Volkswagen Golf timing belt, Volkswagen Jetta timing belt, or Volkswagen Passat timing belt, this Gates T242 is engineered to match OE fit, function, and performance requirements.

Key Features

• OE Exact comparison rating for direct replacement use
• Curvilinear (II) tooth profile for consistent engagement
• HSN belt material for durability in engine environments
• Fiberglass cord construction for strength and stability
• No timing marks
• Black finish
• 25 mm top width and 9.5 mm pitch
• 137 cog design with 51.375 in. pitch length

PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Line

Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belts are part of a product line focused on OE-style timing components for import and domestic vehicles. Gates manufactures timing belts to meet or exceed OE standards for fit, function, and performance, with coverage across a wide range of European and Asian applications. The T242 follows that approach with a direct-replacement design for specific Volkswagen engine applications.

Detailed Description

The Gates T242 timing belt is a direct-fit engine timing belt for 1993-1998 Volkswagen Golf, 1993-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, and 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat applications listed with interference engines. Its OE Exact rating, fiberglass cord reinforcement, and HSN construction support accurate camshaft and crankshaft synchronization under normal engine operating conditions. If you are replacing a worn Volkswagen Golf timing belt, Volkswagen Jetta timing belt, or Volkswagen Passat timing belt, this part number provides a specification-matched option for service work that requires precise timing control.

This part cross-references Continental 40242 and Dayco 95242 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked, glazed, or worn timing belt material
• Noise or irregular operation from an aging belt
• Loss of accurate valve timing due to belt wear
• Service replacement on interference-engine Volkswagen applications
• Timing belt maintenance on select Golf, Jetta, and Passat models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and application details before installation, especially on interference-engine vehicles. Replace the belt according to the vehicle service schedule and inspect related timing components during service. Proper alignment of timing marks on the engine is critical during installation, since this belt does not include timing marks.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a global OE timing belt manufacturer with aftermarket coverage built around OE standards for fit, function, and performance. The T242 is engineered for resistance to heat, wear, and contamination in engine service.