Gates TCKWP172A Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Gates Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit with Water Pump, part number TCKWP172A, is built for timing belt service on select Subaru applications. It combines the timing belt, tensioning components, idlers, and water pump in one repair package for a complete engine maintenance job.

Compatible with 1990-1993 Subaru Legacy and 1993 Subaru Impreza, this kit is a direct-fit service solution for vehicles that use a timing belt-driven water pump. The Gates TCKWP172A is organized for OE-style replacement work on the Subaru Legacy and Subaru Impreza timing system.

Key Features

• PowerGrip Premium OE timing belt component kit with water pump
• Includes timing belt, tensioner, hydraulic tensioner, idlers, water pump, bolt, bushing, metal gasket, and O-ring
• Timing belt uses HCR and fiberglass cord construction
• Modified curvilinear tooth profile with timing marks
• Hydraulic tensioner design for timing system service
• OE performance rating for factory-style replacement
• Installation instructions included
• Part number TCKWP172A

Product Details

Gates TCKWP172A is part of the PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit with Water Pump line, which brings together the major wear items involved in timing belt service. Gates packages the belt, pulleys, tensioning components, and water pump together so the timing system can be serviced as a complete assembly rather than replacing only one part at a time. For Subaru Legacy and Subaru Impreza timing belt service, this approach helps address the components that commonly wear together in the same maintenance interval.

This kit is built around a 30 mm wide timing belt with 211 teeth and a modified curvilinear profile. The included water pump and sealing components support a full front-engine timing service on the listed Subaru models. If you are searching for a Gates TCKWP172A timing belt kit with water pump for 1990-1993 Subaru Legacy or 1993 Subaru Impreza, this part matches those applications.

This part cross-references Continental CK172LK1 and Dayco WP172K3A for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt during scheduled maintenance
• Addressing timing system noise from aging idlers or tensioners
• Servicing a leaking or worn water pump during belt replacement
• Correcting coolant seepage at the pump gasket or seal area
• Restoring proper timing system operation on Subaru Legacy and Subaru Impreza engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the timing belt-driven water pump at the same time as the timing belt service. Follow the included instructions and verify timing marks before engine start-up. Inspect related pulleys, seals, and mounting surfaces during installation, and replace any worn components found during disassembly. The kit includes the parts needed for the timing service, but proper alignment and torque procedures remain critical.

Quality Assurance

Gates positions the PowerGrip Premium OE line as an OE-performance timing service solution, using matched components for timing belt-driven systems. The TCKWP172A is assembled to support complete timing belt maintenance on the listed Subaru applications.