GMB 3425-2294 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

GMB 3425-2294 is an OEM-standard engine timing belt kit with water pump for service replacement on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It combines the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and water pump in one maintenance package for vehicles such as the Ford Escape, Ford Focus, Mazda Tribute, Ford Escort, and Mercury Cougar.

Key Features

• Includes timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and water pump
• OEM Standard item grade for standard replacement service
• Rubber timing belt construction
• Includes 1 timing belt idler and 1 timing belt tensioner
• Includes balance shaft belt, balance shaft belt idler, and balance shaft belt tensioner
• Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications
• Water pump included for complete timing service

Detailed Description

GMB 3425-2294 is built for timing system maintenance where the belt drive and cooling system are serviced together. The kit is organized around the core wear components needed for a standard replacement, including the timing belt, tensioner, and water pump, along with balance shaft components where applicable. This makes it a practical choice for Ford Escape and Ford Focus timing belt service, as well as Mazda Tribute, Ford Escort, and Mercury Cougar applications that call for this configuration. The part number 3425-2294 is also referenced under interchange numbers 34252294, GTKWP294B, and N4252294, and it cross-references Dayco WP294K3A for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Timing belt wear, cracking, or age-related deterioration
• Tensioner noise or loss of belt control
• Water pump leakage or cooling system service overlap
• Balance shaft drive service during timing maintenance
• Routine replacement on high-mileage Ford Escape, Ford Focus, and Mazda Tribute engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and application details before installation, especially on 2000-2004 Ford Focus and 2000-2002 Mercury Cougar listings that note an included idler pulley. Replace the timing components as a matched set during service to maintain proper belt tracking and reduce repeat labor. Confirm timing marks and belt routing against the vehicle service procedure before starting the engine.

Quality Assurance

GMB states this kit is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The components are built to OEM-standard expectations for timing belt service on the listed Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications.