Handle the entire timing belt job from a single box with the Gates PowerGrip Premium Timing Component Kit (TCK283). A timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft turning in sync, and this kit bundles the wear components that job calls for so you can replace them together. It installs as a direct-fit kit for the 1997-2002 Ford Escort, 2000-2004 Ford Focus, and 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, all with the L4-2.0L engine.
Total-system contents: includes the belt(s), idler(s), tensioner(s), tensioner springs, and supporting hardware, plus detailed installation instructions and Technical Service Bulletins for troublesome applications.
OE-level engineering: as a global OEM supplier for vehicle manufacturers, Gates builds these kits to be OE-equivalent or better in service life, quality, and performance.
Convenient sourcing: a popular kit covering domestic and import applications, designed to simplify parts sourcing and help reduce customer comebacks.
Coverage warranty: the Gates warranty matches the original manufacturer's timing belt replacement intervals — covering not just parts but also labor and other associated costs.
Signs the timing belt and its related components may be due for service include cracking or glazing of the belt, a whine or rattle from the tensioner/idler, or belt wear noted at the recommended replacement interval. Country of origin: Mexico. Manufacturer part number TCK283.
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It includes the belt(s), idler(s), tensioner(s), tensioner springs, and supporting hardware, plus detailed installation instructions and Technical Service Bulletins for troublesome applications.
Which vehicles does this kit fit?
It's a direct-fit kit for the 1997-2002 Ford Escort, 2000-2004 Ford Focus, and 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, all equipped with the L4-2.0L engine. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact vehicle.
Should I replace the tensioner and idler along with the belt?
This kit is designed for a complete system replacement and includes the tensioner(s), idler(s), and tensioner springs so those wear components can be renewed together with the belt.
Does this kit fit a V6 engine?
The listed applications all use the L4-2.0L engine. Confirm your engine against the Buyer's Guide before ordering.
PowerGrip Premium Timing Component Kit (TCK)Gates is the world's leading manufacturer of timing belts and Timing Component Kits. We designed our kits for virtually every vehicle make and model so...
PowerGrip Premium Timing Component Kit (TCK)Gates is the world's leading manufacturer of timing belts and Timing Component Kits. We designed our kits for virtually every vehicle make and model so...
PowerGrip Premium Timing Component Kit (TCK)Gates is the world's leading manufacturer of timing belts and Timing Component Kits. We designed our kits for virtually every vehicle make and model so...
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