Gates TCK255 Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

Gates TCK255 Timing Belt Kit Overview

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK255 is built for engine timing service on select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. It includes an OE-style timing belt and hydraulic tensioner for a complete timing belt component replacement on vehicles such as the Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Intrepid, Chrysler LHS, Dodge Intrepid, Plymouth Prowler, and Chrysler New Yorker.

Gates designs timing component kits to simplify parts sourcing and support full system service with OE-equivalent or better service life, quality, and performance. The TCK255 is a practical choice when replacing worn timing components on 1995-1997 Chrysler Concorde and related V6 applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit
• Part number: TCK255
• Includes a timing belt and hydraulic tensioner
• Black HSN timing belt material
• Modified Curvilinear (III) tooth profile
• 202 timing belt teeth
• 30 mm belt width
• Installation instructions included
• No timing marks on the belt
• OE-style component kit for timing service

Product Details

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line is engineered for technicians who want a complete timing service solution from a single source. For this application, the TCK255 combines the timing belt and hydraulic tensioner needed for a proper engine timing belt replacement. Gates supplies timing belts and timing component kits across a wide range of vehicle makes and models, and this kit reflects that OE-focused approach for Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Intrepid, Chrysler LHS, Dodge Intrepid, Plymouth Prowler, and Chrysler New Yorker fitments.

This part cross-references Cloyes BK255 and Dayco 95255K1S for the same application.

What This Kit Helps Address

• Cracked, glazed, or worn timing belt condition
• Noise or instability from a failing hydraulic tensioner
• Timing service needs on high-mileage Chrysler Concorde and Chrysler Intrepid engines
• Preventive replacement during scheduled engine maintenance
• Reduced reliability from aging timing components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine code and vehicle application before installation.
• Follow the included instruction sheet number 0098-0152.
• Inspect related timing components and seals during service.
• Confirm proper tensioner setup and belt routing before engine start.
• Use the fitment notes carefully; some applications exclude the cam tensioner hydraulic assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates is an OEM supplier for vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and its timing component kits are built to OE-equivalent or better standards for service life, quality, and performance. The TCK255 is backed by Gates’ timing system engineering and is intended for professional-grade engine timing service.