Gates TCK318 timing belt component kit for the 2001-2002 Kia Rio 4-cylinder 1.5L and the 2003-2005 Rio 4-cylinder 1.6L replaces the timing belt, tensioner and idler together. Sold as a Gates timing belt kit, it groups the timing drive's main wear items in one package.
- Part of the Gates PowerGrip timing component kit line
- Kit contents: one timing belt, one tensioner and one idler
- HSN belt with 137 teeth and a curvilinear (II) tooth type
- Spring-type tensioner
Quick facts
- Part: Gates TCK318 timing belt component kit
- Also called: engine timing belt component kit
- Fits: the 2001-2002 Kia Rio 4-cylinder 1.5L and the 2003-2005 Rio 4-cylinder 1.6L
- Material: HSN (belt)
- Condition: New
A squeal or rattle from the tensioner or idler, or a belt with cracks or fraying, can mean the kit is due. A worn accessory belt can make a similar noise, so these signs alone do not prove this kit is the problem.
Fits
Gates TCK318 fits the 2001-2002 Kia Rio 4-cylinder 1.5L and the 2003-2005 Rio 4-cylinder 1.6L, and each takes one kit.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Components in the kit: 3 (belt, tensioner, idler)
- Belt width: 22 mm (0.866 in)
- Belt teeth: 137
Build and materials
- Belt material: HSN
- Tooth type: Curvilinear (II)
- Tensioner type: Spring
- Condition: New
- Gates warranty: matches the original manufacturer's timing belt replacement intervals, covering parts, labor and other associated costs
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One timing belt, one tensioner and one idler. A water pump is not included.
Installation notes
- Installation instructions come with the kit on instruction sheet 0098-1469.
Interchange: 029-1130 · 2443-0318
TB318K1 · 95318K1 · 95318K1S · GTK0318 · 2523180 · VKMA94624 · VKMA94624S
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
TCK318, 029-1130, TB318K1, 95318K1, 95318K1S, 2443-0318, GTK0318, 2523180, VKMA94624, VKMA94624S
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gates timing belt component kit right for the 2003-2005 Kia Rio 4-cylinder 1.6L?
Yes. Gates TCK318 fits the 2003-2005 Kia Rio 4-cylinder 1.6L and also the 2001-2002 Kia Rio 4-cylinder 1.5L, with one kit per vehicle.
Which parts are in the Gates engine timing belt component kit TCK318?
It has one timing belt, one tensioner, one idler and an instruction sheet. No water pump comes with it.
Is this a Gates timing belt and water pump kit?
No. Gates TCK318 lists a water pump quantity of 0, so this listing is the belt, tensioner and idler only. A water pump is a separate part.
Is TCK318 a Gates PowerGrip timing belt kit?
Yes. Gates TCK318 is in the PowerGrip Premium Timing Component Kit line, and its belt has 137 curvilinear (II) teeth.
How wide is the belt in this kit, and what is it made of?
The belt is 22 mm (0.866 in) wide and is made of HSN. It has 137 teeth with a curvilinear (II) tooth type.
