The gates kit is junk and is Chinese parts, I know this from experience. Don’t risk it.
Cons: junk, Chinese parts
Vehicle:
Subaru Legacy
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I’ve worked in the aftermarket for 10 years now and you can’t go wrong with Gates. Gates is the one really.
Pros: reliable brand
Vehicle:
Volvo S40
I got the 3sx kit with the Gates kit and a solid tensioner.
Pros: solid tensioner
Vehicle:
Mitsubishi
I used the gates kit on my NA with oem studs and have had no issues. Gates supplies other big names. Quality wise the parts seem to be comparable to the OEM RB kit I've used. Really it depends on your build I'd say. For my 300 dollar NA engine I couldn't justify a 800 dollar OEM kit.
Pros: no issues, comparable to OEM
Vehicle:
Nissan
About 20k miles ago I replaced the timing belt on my 02 lancer with a gates timing belt kit. However, after a few thousand miles the belt started to make noise. Now it’s louder and annoying so I plan to put a new kit on but would rather not use gates again.
Cons: started making noise, louder and annoying
Vehicle:
Mitsubishi Lancer
Mileage: 32187 km
2008 Honda Accord, 3.5L. Bought with 163k-ish miles and having no history, I probably ordered a timing belt kit. Gates usually treats everyone well, so I didn't hesitate and installed it. All new including water pump, idler, tensioner roller and hydraulic tensioner. Everything in-time perfectly and it ran for 2,000 miles without issue.
Pros: ran for 2,000 miles
Vehicle:
Honda Accord
Mileage: 3218 km
Just did my timing belt on my EJ22 (98 Outback Sport) two weeks ago. Gates kit ran me $200. I wouldn't recommend anything aftermarket under Gates.
Pros: reliable quality
Cons: inferior aftermarket alternatives
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
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