Gates TCK212 Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

Gates TCK212 Timing Belt Kit Overview

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK212 is built for engine timing service on select Chevrolet, Geo, Pontiac, and Suzuki applications. It includes the timing belt and spring tensioner needed for a complete timing component replacement on listed interference-engine vehicles.

Gates designs its timing component kits to support complete system service and simplify parts sourcing for technicians working on OE-style timing repairs. The PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line focuses on OE-equivalent fit, service life, and performance for applications such as the Suzuki Sidekick, Suzuki Vitara, and Chevrolet Tracker.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit
• Part number: TCK212
• Includes timing belt and spring tensioner
• Black HSN timing belt with modified curvilinear tooth profile
• Timing belt width: 1 in. / 25 mm
• Timing belt tooth count: 103
• Timing marks not included
• Installation instructions included
• OE-style timing component kit for listed interference-engine applications

Detailed Description

Gates TCK212 is an engine timing belt component kit for vehicles that require a 103-tooth, 25 mm wide timing belt with a spring tensioner. The kit is intended for timing service on listed applications including 1992-1995 Suzuki Sidekick, 1995-2001 Suzuki Esteem, 1996-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, 1996-1998 Suzuki X-90, 1996-1997 Geo Tracker, 1996-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner, 1998-2002 Chevrolet Tracker, and 1999-2002 Suzuki Vitara. This part cross-references Cloyes BK212 and Continental TB212K1 for the same application.

The PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line is Gates’ OE-focused timing solution for technicians who want a complete timing belt service package from a single source. Gates supplies timing belts and timing component kits globally as an OEM supplier, and this kit is specified as OE-equivalent or better in service life, quality, and performance for the listed vehicles.

What This Part Helps Address

• Worn, cracked, or stretched timing belt condition
• Noise or loss of tension from an aging spring tensioner
• Timing service on interference-engine applications
• Repeat repairs caused by replacing only the belt instead of the full timing component set
• Parts sourcing issues when servicing Suzuki, Geo, Pontiac, or Chevrolet timing systems

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine code and model year before ordering, especially on interference-engine applications.
• Follow the included instructions sheet number 0098-0136 during installation.
• Inspect related timing components and seals during service to confirm the repair is complete.
• Set belt tension according to the spring tensioner procedure for the listed application.
• Confirm timing alignment carefully before engine start-up.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures timing belts and timing component kits for OE-style service and supplies components used by vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The TCK212 kit is built to meet the service expectations of the listed applications and to support complete timing system replacement on compatible Chevrolet Tracker, Suzuki Vitara, and Suzuki Sidekick models.