Gates TCK297 Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

Gates TCK297 Timing Belt Kit for Audi and Volkswagen

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK297 is built for engine timing service on select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It includes the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, and idler needed for a complete timing component replacement, with OE-equivalent service life, quality, and performance.

Key Features

• PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit from Gates
• Includes belt, hydraulic tensioner, and idler
• HSN timing belt material with curvilinear tooth profile
• 30 mm timing belt width and 253 teeth
• No timing marks on the belt
• Installation instructions included
• Designed for complete timing system service on select Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A6, A6 Quattro, S4, Allroad Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat applications

Detailed Description

Gates TCK297 is a timing belt component kit for engine valve train service on select 1998-2005 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. The kit is engineered around the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, and idler so technicians can replace the core wear components together during scheduled timing service. Gates supplies timing components as an OE-focused line, and this kit follows that approach with OE-equivalent fit, service life, and performance characteristics.

This part cross-references Cloyes BK297 and Continental TB297K1 for the same application. It is a direct-fit timing service solution for 1998-2001 Audi A4, 1998-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, 1998-2001 Audi A6, 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 2000-2002 Audi S4, 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, and 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat applications. The Gates TCK297 is a practical choice when servicing the timing system on Audi A4, A6, S4, and Passat models that use this belt-driven setup.

What It Helps Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt material
• Noisy or failing hydraulic tensioner
• Idler bearing wear in the timing drive
• Timing service intervals that call for full component replacement
• Driveability issues caused by timing system wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Use the included instructions during installation and verify engine code and application details before service. This kit does not include timing marks on the belt, so careful alignment of crankshaft and camshaft timing references is required. The fitment notes also exclude the cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine applications, so confirm the vehicle’s exact timing system configuration before beginning work.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a global manufacturer of timing belts and timing component kits, and its OE background supports consistent fit and performance across covered applications. The PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line is designed for complete system replacement on supported Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.