Gates TCK328A timing belt component kit for the 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza H4 2.0L replaces the belt and the parts that tension and guide it. This Gates timing belt kit, also called an engine timing belt component kit, keeps the camshaft timing in step with the crankshaft.
- PowerGrip Premium Timing Component Kit (TCK) line from Gates
- Belt with 281 teeth, 29 mm wide, Modified Curvilinear (III) tooth type, HSN material
- Hydraulic tensioner that holds tension on the belt
Quick facts
- Part: Gates TCK328A timing belt component kit
- Also called: engine timing belt component kit
- Fits: 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza H4 2.0L
- Material: HSN belt
- Condition: New
A worn belt or tensioner can show up as a rattle or ticking near the timing cover, cracks or fraying on the belt, or rough running. These signs alone do not prove the kit is at fault, since a worn spark plug can cause rough running too.
Fits
As a timing belt kit for the 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza H4 2.0L, it is a direct-fit replacement, and that engine takes one kit.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Belt teeth: 281
- Belt width: 29 mm (1.142 in)
- Tensioner quantity: 1
- Idler quantity: 4 (three idlers and one idler sprocket)
Build and materials
- Tensioner type: hydraulic
- Belt material: HSN
- Tooth type: Modified Curvilinear (III)
- Timing marks: yes
- Condition: new
- Warranty: Gates warranty matches the original manufacturer's timing belt replacement intervals and covers labor and other associated costs as well as parts
- Country of origin: Canada
In the box
One timing belt, one hydraulic tensioner, three idlers, one idler sprocket, an installation tool and Loctite threadlocker. No water pump is included.
Installation notes
- Detailed installation instructions come in the kit as instruction sheet 0098-1658.
Interchange: 2460-0328
TB328K2 · GTK0328A · 2523281
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
TCK328A, TB328K2, 2460-0328, GTK0328A, 2523281
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Gates timing belt kit for Subaru fit the 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza H4 2.0L?
Yes. Gates TCK328A fits the 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza H4 2.0L, and that engine takes one kit.
Is this a Gates timing belt and water pump kit?
No. Gates TCK328A has no water pump. It holds one belt, a hydraulic tensioner, three idlers and an idler sprocket, so a water pump is a separate part.
Does the Gates timing belt component kit come with an installation tool?
Yes. The kit includes an installation tool and Loctite threadlocker, plus detailed installation instructions on sheet 0098-1658.
What kind of tensioner and belt does this timing belt kit use?
The tensioner is hydraulic. The belt is HSN material with 281 teeth, a 29 mm width and a Modified Curvilinear (III) tooth type.
What does the Gates warranty on this kit cover?
The Gates warranty matches the original manufacturer's timing belt replacement intervals. It covers labor and other associated costs, not just parts.
