Gates T302 Engine Timing Belt

Gates T302 Timing Belt for Kia Spectra and Sephia

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt T302 is built for direct replacement service on select Kia engines. It is an automotive timing belt made with HSN belt material, fiberglass cord reinforcement, and a modified curvilinear profile for OE-style fit and function.

Compatible With 1998-2001 Kia Sephia and 2000-2004 Kia Spectra applications, this Gates timing belt is specified for interference engines. The T302 is part of Gates’ PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt line, which focuses on aftermarket timing belts engineered to meet OE standards for fit, function, and performance.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates
• Brand line: PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt
• Part number: T302
• Modified Curvilinear (III) profile type
• HSN belt material for heat and wear resistance
• Fiberglass cord construction for strength and stability
• 154 cog design
• OE Exact comparison rating
• No timing marks
• Black finish

Product Details

The Gates T302 timing belt is engineered for import vehicle service where accurate valve timing is critical. Its 22 mm top width, 8 mm pitch, and 1233 mm pitch length support the specified engine applications, while the fiberglass-reinforced construction helps maintain dimensional stability under heat and contamination exposure. If you are searching for a Kia Sephia timing belt or a Kia Spectra timing belt replacement, this part number is a direct OE-style option.

This part cross-references Bando TB302 and Dayco 95302 for the same application.

What This Timing Belt Helps Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt material
• Noise from aging belt components
• Loss of valve timing accuracy
• Service replacement for interference-engine maintenance
• Timing belt deterioration from heat and contamination exposure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and vehicle application before installation, especially on interference engines. Because this belt has no timing marks, use the correct factory timing procedure and alignment references during service. Replace related timing components according to the vehicle service schedule and inspect pulleys, tensioners, and seals before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a global OE timing belt manufacturer with broad coverage for domestic, European, and Asian vehicles. The PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt line is built to meet or exceed OE standards for fit, function, and performance.