Gates TCKWP279 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 TCKWP279, is built for timing belt service on select Acura RL applications. It combines OE-style timing components with a matched water pump so the major wear items in the timing drive can be serviced together.

For 1996-2004 Acura RL models with interference engines, this kit supports a complete timing belt repair using Gates components engineered to OE exact standards. The TCKWP279 is a practical choice when replacing the timing belt, tensioners, and water pump at the same service interval.

Key Features

• Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit with Water Pump
• OE Exact component comparison rating
• Includes timing belts, tensioners, water pump, and rubber seal ring
• Timing belt driven water pump service in one repair
• Installation instructions included
• Black HSN timing belt construction with fiberglass cord reinforcement
• Spring-style tensioners included

Product Details

Gates TCKWP279 is a timing belt component kit for Acura RL timing service where the water pump is driven by the belt. Gates packages the belt drive components together to help restore proper engine timing and reduce repeat labor from servicing related wear parts separately. The kit is intended for 1996-2004 Acura RL applications and reflects Gates’ OE-focused approach to timing system repair.

This part cross-references Dayco WP279K1A for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt system
• Addressing coolant leaks from the timing belt driven water pump
• Correcting tensioner wear or loss of belt control
• Servicing an interference-engine timing drive before failure
• Restoring proper engine timing on Acura RL models

Installation Notes

Follow the included instruction sheet during installation and verify timing marks before engine start-up. Because this kit is for interference-engine Acura RL applications, accurate camshaft and crankshaft alignment is critical. Replace the timing belt driven water pump at the same time as the belt service, and inspect related seals and pulleys during disassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates supplies OE-focused timing components and lists this kit with an OE Exact comparison rating. The TCKWP279 is built as a complete timing service solution for Acura RL maintenance, using matched components from the Gates PowerGrip Premium OE line.