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Complete Gates-TCKWP306AM Kit for Efficient Engine Maintenance Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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Description of Complete Gates-TCKWP306AM Kit for Efficient Engine Maintenance

Total solution for any application: Includes belts, idler(s), tensioners, tensioner springs, water pump, supporting hardware, detailed installation instructions and Technical Service Bulletins for troublesome applications. Water pumps are designed and built for long lasting, efficient cooling. Hydraulic tensioners included, where needed. Everything you need to do the job right, all in one box. Gates warranty matches the original manufacturer's timing belt replacement intervals – not just for parts – but also for labor and other associated costs.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good OEM replacement part

Just what I need to replace the timing belt and water pump. No problems, everything went well together. The quality looked good. It's been a few months since I've installed this kit, so I can't comment on durability yet.

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • quality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

2005 Audi A4 Quattro works great with 1

2005 Audi A4 Quattro works great with 1.8t engine. During installation I accidentally overtightened the hydraulic tensioner, so I used a vise, reinserted the locking lever, and reinstalled it on the motor. Works like a charm and no problems after 500 miles!

Pros
  • Lots of positive emotions
Cons
  • You could choose a newer model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not suitable for Golf/Jetta, only for VW Passat and Audi

1. Water pump made in China.2. The engine mount bracket cannot be mounted because. the hydraulic tensioner is made for trade wind, audi and has a different shape. From this kit I use only one belt, one pump and one pulley from a hydraulic tensioner. The main pulley is different, the tensioner is also different. So if you want quality, buy all components separately.

Pros
  • Noble design
Cons
  • No automatic

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy enough to install - be patient

Instructions were pretty straightforward, make sure you don't pull on this pin until everything is in place. This was my first timing belt and water pump change, I'm not a mechanic and it was pretty easy. Also, replacing the water pump with a metal bracket seemed like the best solution as the previous plastic bracket broke into several pieces.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • -

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best quality and great price

High quality parts with OE quality Gates belt, metal impeller water pump, belt tensioner and idler pulley. The only thing I can complain about is the instructions. You are terrible. You better have one of the great DIY manuals and a Bentley service manual to get the job done. Better yet, some mechanical experience and skills or a trainer/assistant.

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • So far so good

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It's a bit cheaper than anywhere else, even on ebay.

Good quality parts from around the world - Belt - USA; water pump-Italy; roller Japan; Spanner Germany. I replaced it myself as VW charged me $1300. Thanks Youtube for good videos. Booo to VW for not moving the radiators 2 inches forward (where there is plenty of room in front of the bumper) to make this job 5 times easier. Allow 6-10mm clearance on the tensioner - it can be difficult to adjust. Took me about 6 hours from start to finish.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Definitely bad product

Revainrating 3 out of 5

It's a good set and certainly very economical

This is a good set and definitely very economical. I suggest anyone interested in this kit to know that this kit exists; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XVNVN0/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I12Z69PDO8C1HZ&colid=2PA6RRCBOOJ9X&psc=0 This kit is for 3 stars and this kit is for 5 stars. Quite easy. Had I known this I would have bought the TCKWP306AMRB kit outright instead of the TCKWP306AM; The peeper was Chinese. The strap was US/Gates. The water pump was Canadian/Gates. The tensioner had no visible…

Pros
  • a handy item
Cons
  • good overall but...