Gates TCKWP265B Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump for OE Repair

Gates TCKWP265B is a PowerGrip Premium OE timing belt component kit with water pump built for direct-service engine maintenance. It combines the timing belt, tensioner, idler, water pump, bolt, and seal ring in one repair package for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications with a mechanical tensioner.

For Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Caravan, and related 1997-2002 applications, this kit supports a complete timing service using OE-performance components. Gates TCKWP265B is built around the same service logic used in timing belt-driven water pump repairs: replace the belt and water pump together to reduce repeat labor.

Key Features

• PowerGrip Premium OE timing belt component kit with water pump
• Includes timing belt, tensioner, idler, water pump, bolt, and rubber seal ring
• OE Performance comparison rating
• Timing belt material: HSN with fiberglass cord
• Modified Curvilinear (III) belt profile and tooth style
• Black belt with 146 teeth and 28 mm width
• Installation instructions included
• Fits applications with a mechanical tensioner and first-design configuration

Product Details

This Gates timing belt kit is engineered for service jobs where the water pump is driven by the timing belt. The included components address the belt drive system as a unit, helping restore proper timing system operation on vehicles such as the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, and Jeep Liberty. The TCKWP265B part number is also a useful reference when comparing timing belt kit listings for the same engine family.

Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit W/Water Pump is built for technicians and DIY repairers who want the timing belt, pulleys, tensioning components, and water pump replaced together. This approach is especially relevant on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth models where the timing belt service interval overlaps with water pump replacement.

This part cross-references Dayco WP265K3A and US Motor Works USTK265B for the same application.

Common Problems This Kit Helps Address

• Timing belt wear, cracking, or tooth damage
• Water pump leakage or bearing noise
• Improper belt tension from a worn tensioner
• Idler pulley noise or rough rotation
• Repeat teardown from replacing the belt without the pump

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine configuration before ordering; this kit is for vehicles with a mechanical tensioner and first-design setup.
• Follow the included instructions during timing service.
• Replace the timing belt-driven water pump at the same time as the belt.
• Confirm camshaft and crankshaft timing marks before startup.
• Inspect related seals and mounting surfaces during installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates positions this kit as an OE-performance timing service solution, using premium belt-drive components matched for complete repair coverage. The TCKWP265B part number identifies the Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit W/Water Pump for the listed Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth applications.

• Fits 2001-2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, N/A
• Fits 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring, N/A
• Fits 1997-1998 Chrysler Sebring, N/A
• Fits 2000-2002 Chrysler Voyager, N/A
• Fits 1997-2002 Dodge Caravan, N/A
• Fits 1997-2002 Dodge Stratus, N/A
• Fits 2002 Jeep Liberty, N/A
• Fits 1999-2000 Chrysler Cirrus, N/A
• Fits 1997 Chrysler Cirrus, N/A
• Fits 1997-2000 Plymouth Breeze, N/A
• Fits 1997-2000 Plymouth Voyager, N/A
• Fits 1997 Chrysler Stratus, N/A
• Fits 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, N/A
• Fits 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, N/A