95 2.2 preferred T-belt kit

[rrgrr]

Hey guys, I don't get into newer than gen 3 stuff, but when I do I come here...

 

I'm looking for the preferred kit(with water pump) for a '95 ej22 and what type tensioner I am likely to need for this car. It's an LS wagon from Indiana. I have used Gates' kits in the past, but it seems like they are falling out of favor. What's the best I can get from Rock Auto for this?

Thanks in advance!

[moosens]

Yeah man , the good old names are now the sketchy. I’m curious what people are going to reply here in 2018.

 

This subject comes up often and the scene has been changing.

[rrgrr]

Guess we're going to roll dice with Gates  Not cheapest, but not getting any help, so whatever. Gotta get it done.

Edited March 12, 2018 by rrgrr

[Olnick]

Check out Mizumo Auto for price.  Call them for details--like who manufactures belt (Mitsuboshi is the best.)  And if you're getting a water pump, get Aisin.

[mikec03]

The Aisin kit is the best since you want the water pump too.   

[Rooster2]

Just purchased a Asian kit through Amazon. All components are Japanese manufactured, which was want I wanted, not Chinese stuff. My; only problem is that the water pump would not fit my engine, so had to re-use old water pump.

 

Have heard that Gates kits contain Chinese product, not what I would want on my car.

[idosubaru]

AISIN or OEM.

 

A 1995 is at least nonintereference so if it does break you’ve just got a break down, no engine damage. For that reason it’s a little less worrisome buying lesser parts if you don’t care about reliability or possible breakdowns.

 

I just helped buy a legacy off a forum member here I think he said had a new belt and it broke within 300 miles. 96 noninterfernece engine so I replaced everything and all is well.

[mikec03]

As it happens, I'm going to replace my timing belt on my 95 later this month.  I already have an Aisin pump so I wanted to buy a kit without the pump, but Aisin doesn't sell kits without the pump.  But I found this supplier that supplies near OEM parts.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362256923881

[Gloyale]

Just purchased a Asian kit through Amazon. All components are Japanese manufactured, which was want I wanted, not Chinese stuff. My; only problem is that the water pump would not fit my engine, so had to re-use old water pump.

 

Have heard that Gates kits contain Chinese product, not what I would want on my car.

 

Any EJ pump will physically fit the engine.

 

What was the issue?  Did you order a pump for a tubro model with outlet to teh front instead of bottom?  or did you get a pump with an secondary oil cooler hose inlets?  A kit for a 95 2.2 should have just been a standard EJ water pump.