Gates TCK328A Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

OE Timing Kit for Subaru Impreza

Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK328A is built for direct timing system service on select Subaru Impreza applications. It combines an OE-style timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, idlers, and installation aids to support a complete timing component replacement on the 2002 and 2003 Subaru Impreza.

Key Features

• PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit from Gates
• Fits 2002 Subaru Impreza and 2003 Subaru Impreza, with notes for Aug. 31, 2002 & older applications
• Hydraulic tensioner design
• Timing marks included on the belt
• HSN belt material with modified curvilinear tooth profile
• Black timing belt with 281 teeth and 29 mm width
• Includes installation instructions and installation tool
• Contents include belt, hydraulic tensioner, idlers, idler sprocket, and Loctite threadlocker

Product Details

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit line is designed for technicians who want a complete timing service package from a single source. Gates supplies timing belts and timing component kits across a wide range of vehicle applications, and this kit follows OE-equivalent service expectations for quality, fit, and performance. Part number TCK328A is a practical choice for Subaru Impreza timing belt service where the engine uses an interference design and precise cam timing is critical.

This part cross-references Continental TB328K2 for the same application.

Common Problems This Kit Helps Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt material
• Noisy or failing hydraulic tensioner
• Idler bearing wear or pulley roughness
• Timing belt service due on interference-engine Subaru Impreza models
• Loss of timing accuracy from aged belt components

Installation Notes and Tips

Use the included installation instructions and tool during service. Verify timing marks before removal and again during reassembly, and follow the instruction sheet number 0098-1658 for the correct procedure. Because this kit is specified for interference-engine Subaru Impreza applications, accurate cam and crank alignment is essential during installation. Part number TCK328A should be installed as part of a complete timing service, not as a partial repair.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures timing belts and timing component kits as an OE supplier to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. This kit is engineered to meet OE-equivalent or better expectations for service life, quality, and performance in the specified Subaru Impreza applications.