Gates TCK265B Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

OE Timing Belt Kit for Chrysler and Dodge

Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK265B is built for engine timing service on select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications. It combines the timing belt, spring tensioner, and idler in one service kit to support a complete timing component replacement on vehicles such as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Caravan, and Jeep Liberty.

Key Features

• Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit
• Includes belt, tensioner, and idler for a complete timing service
• Spring-style tensioner design
• HSN timing belt material with modified curvilinear tooth profile
• Black belt with 146 teeth and 28 mm width
• Installation instructions included
• No timing marks on the belt

Product Details

Gates TCK265B is part of the PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line, a product family focused on complete timing system replacement and simplified parts sourcing. Gates supplies timing belts and timing component kits for a wide range of vehicles, and this kit is engineered to meet OE-equivalent service life, quality, and performance expectations for the listed Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications. This part cross-references Continental TB265K3 for the same application.

Use this kit when servicing engines that require a mechanical tensioner and first-design timing component layout. The Gates TCK265B timing belt kit is a direct service solution for 1997-2002 Chrysler Sebring, 1997-2002 Dodge Stratus, and 2001-2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser applications, along with other listed models in the fitment range.

What It Helps Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt condition
• Noisy or weak timing belt tensioner operation
• Idler bearing wear in the timing drive system
• Timing service needs on engines with a mechanical tensioner
• Complete timing component replacement during scheduled maintenance

Installation Notes

Review the included instruction sheets before installation and verify engine code, timing layout, and mechanical tensioner configuration before disassembly. This kit is listed for applications with no timing marks on the belt, so proper cam and crank alignment procedures are essential during service. Confirm fitment for the exact year, make, and model before ordering, especially on Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Caravan, and Jeep Liberty applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a major OEM supplier of timing belts and timing component kits, and this kit is designed as an OE-equivalent replacement for the listed vehicles. The PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line is intended to streamline timing service with matched components selected for the application.