Timing Chain Kits for Aftermarket Applications Added to Gates Range
An initial range of 51 SKUs has been developed for applications with an existing demand for replacement parts. It includes models driven by internal combustion engines and modern hybrid vehicles from manufacturers including BMW Mini, Citroen /Peugeot, DS/Fiat, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault/Nissan and VW/Audi/SEAT. Subsequent extensions expand the availability of references for modern hybrids.
What’s in the box
Contents of each Timing Chain Kit box will typically include all parts required for a complete timing system overhaul:
- Timing Chain
- Timing Chain Tensioner
- Timing Chain Guide
- Sprockets & Cam Phaser
- VVT Solenoid
- Accessories
Technical support
The Gates Navigates online cataloguing system, which features full and up-to-date parts listing, includes enough images to make identification and ordering for specific applications easy to achieve. The QR Code on each box leads installers directly to all related information that facilitates a straightforward first time fit.
The initial range of Timing Chain Kits will be available for models such as:
- Audi A3 Sportback (1.4, 2007 – 2013)
- BMW Mini Cooper S (2.0 and 3.0 until 2014)
- Peugeot 5008 (1.6, 2009 – 2017)
- Renault, Nissan Turbo Petrol (1.2, 2012 – 2019)
- SEAT Ibiza IV (1.2, 2009 onwards)
- Vauxhall/Opel Corsa D (1.4, 2006 – 2014)
- VW Golf VI (1.2, 2008 – 2012)
- VW Touran TSI (1.4, 2006 - 2010)
Kit quality, brand integrity and coverage
Gates is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automotive timing drive solutions, with a strong OE pedigree and over 70 years of timing systems expertise. The company pioneered the introduction of OE quality kits for timing belt drives and advocates a complete system overhaul of timing system parts whenever wear is detected. This maintains efficient vehicle performance and prevents premature drive system failure.
About Gates Industrial Corporation plc
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to original equipment manufacturers as specified components. For more than a century, Gates has pushed the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that exceed expectations in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets including industrial on-highway, industrial off-highway, mobility and recreation, automotive, energy and resources as well as diversified industrial. Our products are sold in more than 30 countries across our four commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; and East Asia & India. More about Gates can be found at www.gates.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Media Contact:
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