Timing belt kits including ABDS water pump

First introduced into the automotive aftermarket twenty years ago, Gates PowerGrip® timing belt kits have been an effective solution for mechanics looking to replace belts, tensioners and idlers during one fitment. Ever since, Gates has continued to invest in new kit solutions with high added technical value. For vehicles with an accessory-belt-driven water pump located behind the timing belt drive (e.g. Ford, Vauxhall/Opel, Volvo), Gates introduces a range of PowerGrip® timing belt kits that include the application-specific accessory-belt-driven water pump.

Water pump importance

Water pumps are a highly critical part of the cooling system. If the system is not working properly, the engine can overheat, leading to costly repairs. Nowadays, many vehicle manufacturers recommend that when the water pump is part of the Synchronous Belt Drive System (SBDS), it needs to be replaced together with the timing belt and metal wear parts. This is an increasingly common preventive measure to avoid expensive comebacks.

However, what if the water pump is driven by the Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS), AND can only be reached when the timing belt is removed? Where this is the case, Gates recommends always fitting a new water pump at the manufacturer’s specified replacement interval for the timing belt, regardless of the age of the water pump. If not replaced together, it is not guaranteed that the water pump will last for another full timing belt duty cycle.

Reduce the risk of expensive comebacks

The timing belt drive replacement job is too labour-intensive to risk having to do it again. With Gates PowerGrip® Kits including ABDS water pump, the mechanic has all the parts he needs to do both jobs right first time.

Clear advantages of buying one kit

Choosing this Gates kit over individual components has many benefits for both distribution and workshop alike:

  •  A complete solution in one box
  •  OE-quality components guaranteed
  •  Cost + labour time benefits: only one part number to purchase, only one job to complete
  •  Reduced warranty risk: perfectly matched parts ensure all components work together perfectly

Current references available from FPS

Part Number                     Top Application                               Fits applications
KP25433XS-1                   Ford Focus - 1.6 - 98-04                 Ford (Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Puma), Volvo (S40, V50)
KP15479XS                      Kia Rio - 1.4 - 05-11                        Kia (Cerato, Rio), Hyundai (Accent, Coupe, Elantra, Getz, Lantra, Matrix)
KP35360XS                      Ford Escort - 1.8 - 95-98                 Ford (Escort, Fiesta, Orion)

A further 5 part numbers are being added to range in July that include popular applications with difficult-to-reach accessory-belt-driven water pumps: These include the Ford Fiesta 1.2 Petrol, Ford Focus 1.6 Petrol, Ford Kuga 1.6 Petrol, Volvo V60 1.6 Petrol, Ford Escort 1.6 Petrol, Ford Mondeo 1.8 Petrol, Ford Focus 1.8 Petrol, Vauxhall/Opel Zafira 1.8 Petrol, Vauxhall/Opel Meriva 1.6 Petrol and Ford Focus 1.8 Diesel.