Gates TCK228 Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Kit TCK228

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK228 is built for engine timing service on select Mazda, Ford, and Mazda-based applications. It brings together the timing belt, tensioner, idler, and spring in one OE-style service package for complete timing system replacement.

Key Features

• Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit
• Includes belt, tensioner, idler, and spring for a complete timing service
• HSN timing belt material with modified curvilinear tooth profile
• Spring-type tensioner design
• Black belt with 135 teeth and 1-inch (25 mm) width
• Installation instructions included
• Designed for interference-engine applications listed below

Product Details

Gates TCK228 is part of the PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line, created for technicians who want a complete timing component replacement in one package. Gates supplies timing belts and timing component kits for a wide range of vehicle applications, and this kit is built to OE-equivalent standards for service life, quality, and performance. The kit uses an HSN belt with a modified curvilinear (III) tooth style, plus a spring tensioner and matching idler to support proper timing system service on the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Cloyes BK228 and Continental PP228LK1 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2001-2003 Mazda Protege, N/A. Compatible with interference engines.
• Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, N/A. Compatible with interference engines.
• Fits 1993-2002 Mazda 626, N/A. Compatible with interference engines.
• Fits 1993-1997 Ford Probe, N/A. Compatible with interference engines.
• Fits 1993-1997 Mazda MX-6, N/A. Compatible with interference engines.

Installation Notes and Tips

Follow the included instructions and verify engine timing marks before removal, since this belt is listed without timing marks. Replace worn timing components together to help maintain correct belt tracking and tension. Confirm exact vehicle application by year, make, and model before installation, especially on Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, and Ford Probe timing belt service jobs.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures timing belts and timing component kits as an OE supplier for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The TCK228 is engineered as an OE-equivalent timing service solution for the listed Mazda and Ford applications.