Gates TCK294B Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

OE Timing Belt Kit for Ford and Mazda

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK294B is built for complete timing system service on select Ford and Mazda applications. It includes the timing belt, spring tensioner, and idler, giving technicians the core components needed for a thorough replacement on the 2000-2004 Ford Focus, 2001-2004 Ford Escape, and 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute.

Gates supplies timing components as an OE-focused solution for technicians who want a direct replacement path with streamlined parts sourcing. The TCK294B is an OE-equivalent timing belt component kit for vehicles that require a 129-tooth, 25 mm wide HSN belt with a modified curvilinear tooth profile.

Key Features

• Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit
• Part number TCK294B
• Includes belt, spring tensioner, and idler
• HSN timing belt material with black top color
• 129 teeth and 25 mm belt width
• Modified Curvilinear (III) tooth style
• Installation instructions included
• No timing marks on the belt

Detailed Product Overview

This timing belt component kit is designed for service work where the full timing drive assembly is being replaced at once. Gates manufactures timing belts and timing component kits for a wide range of vehicle applications, and this kit reflects that OE-oriented approach with matched components for the timing system. The spring tensioner and idler are included to support a complete timing service on the listed Ford Focus, Ford Escape, and Mazda Tribute applications. If you are sourcing a Gates TCK294B replacement for a 2000-2004 Ford Focus or a 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute, this kit provides the core timing components in one package.

This part cross-references Continental TB294K3 for the same application.

Common Problems This Kit Can Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt
• Noisy or failing timing belt idler
• Weak or worn spring tensioner
• Timing system service due at scheduled maintenance intervals
• Engine timing concerns on interference-engine Ford Focus applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and application details before installation, especially on the 2000-2004 Ford Focus, which includes interference-engine coverage and a 1-idler pulley note. Follow the included instruction sheets during service, and replace the timing components as a matched set to maintain proper belt tracking and tension. Confirm belt tooth count, width, and tensioner style against the original components before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates is an OE 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 TCK294B is engineered as a complete timing belt component solution for the listed Ford and Mazda applications.

• Compatible with 2001-2004 Ford Escape
• Compatible with 2000-2004 Ford Focus, with 1-idler pulley and interference engine application note
• Compatible with 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute