Gates TCK257 Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

Gates TCK257 Timing Belt Kit for Toyota and Lexus

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK257 is built for engine timing service on select Toyota and Lexus applications. It includes OE-exact timing components with a hydraulic tensioner, idler, and timing belt designed for precise valve timing and reliable service life.

Key Features

• Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit
• OE Exact component comparison rating
• Timing belt with 211 teeth and 32 mm width
• HSN belt material with curvilinear tooth profile
• Timing marks included for alignment during installation
• Includes belt, tensioner, and idler
• Installation instructions included
• Hydraulic tensioner design

Product Details

Gates TCK257 is a timing belt component kit for engine valve train service on 1994-2004 Toyota Camry, 1994-2001 Lexus ES300, 1995-2004 Toyota Avalon, 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, 1999-2003 Toyota Solara, and 1999-2003 Lexus RX300. This kit is designed for complete timing system replacement on the listed Toyota and Lexus models, helping technicians source the belt, tensioner, and idler together for a more efficient repair. Gates is a major timing belt and timing component kit manufacturer, and this PowerGrip Premium OE line focuses on OE-equivalent replacement parts for service work. This part cross-references Cloyes BK257 and Continental TB257K1 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt on Toyota Camry or Lexus ES300 engines
• Restoring proper camshaft and crankshaft synchronization after timing service
• Addressing belt wear, cracking, or age-related deterioration
• Correcting tensioner or idler wear that can affect belt tracking
• Servicing timing components during scheduled engine maintenance

Installation Notes

Verify engine code and vehicle application before installation. This kit includes timing marks and installation instructions, which help with belt alignment and component setup. The fitment notes state that listed applications exclude the cam tensioner hydraulic assembly, so confirm the existing engine configuration before ordering. Follow factory timing procedures and replace related wear items as needed during service.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs its timing component kits as OE-equivalent replacements for service professionals and technicians. The TCK257 is built to match the listed applications with OE exact comparison rating and components selected for timing system replacement on Toyota and Lexus engines.