GMB 2425-0283 Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

GMB 2425-0283 Timing Belt Kit

The GMB 2425-0283 engine timing belt component kit is built for Ford Focus, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer applications that require a complete timing service solution. Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, it combines timing components with a water pump for a more efficient repair on the 1997-2004 model years listed below.

Key Features

• Engine timing belt component kit with OEM Standard grade construction
• Includes timing belt, timing belt idler, and timing belt tensioner
• Includes balance shaft belt, balance shaft belt idler, and balance shaft belt tensioner
• Water pump included for a more complete timing service
• Rubber belt material
• Standard replacement timing set design
• Direct-fit coverage for Ford Focus, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer applications

Detailed Description

GMB part number 2425-0283 is an engine timing belt component kit engineered for service work on 2000-2004 Ford Focus, 1997-2002 Ford Escort, and 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer models. It is built to OEM-standard expectations and follows a standard replacement timing set design, making it a practical choice for timing belt service where related wear items are addressed together. This kit also includes the water pump, which supports a more complete front-of-engine repair on the listed Ford and Mercury vehicles. This part cross-references Gates TCK283 and Dayco 95283K1 for the same application.

Common Repair Applications

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt on Ford Focus, Ford Escort, or Mercury Tracer engines
• Addressing belt wear, cracking, or age-related deterioration
• Correcting tensioner or idler wear that can affect timing system operation
• Servicing balance shaft belt components during a timing belt job
• Replacing a leaking or aging water pump during timing service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and vehicle application before installation. Inspect the timing path, pulleys, and sealing surfaces before assembly, and follow factory timing procedures closely to maintain correct camshaft and crankshaft synchronization. Because this kit includes timing and balance shaft components, careful alignment during installation is important on Ford Focus, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer timing belt service.

Quality Assurance

GMB manufactures this kit to meet or exceed OEM specifications and supplies it as an OEM-standard replacement part. Part number 2425-0283 is intended for service technicians and vehicle owners who want a timing belt component kit with the key wear items needed for the listed applications.