Specifications

Features

• Cloyes’ timing belts utilize the latest in design and technology to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements and ensure quiet and maintenance-free experience
• Cloyes parts are CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
• Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
• Cloyes recommends the belt tensioner(s) and belt idler(s) also be replaced when the belt is replaced as these components play a vital role system stability and accurate timing
• Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
• Keep your engine’s valvetrain in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems

Product Details

Timing Belt (B297) by Cloyes®. As timing drive system experts, we’ve expanded our timing belt offering to provide our customers with the highest quality timing belts. No matter whether you need a belt, chain or a complete timing kit, Cloyes has the OE quality parts that will fit right and deliver optimal performance.

The crankshaft drives the valvetrain and balance shafts, on engines so equipped, via timing belts or chains. Belt and chain timing must be precise to ensure the valves open and close at the right time, for optimum engine performance, and the balance shaft weights are in the correct position, to eliminate engine vibration. However, worn belts/chains and sprockets can cause timing to go astray. A stretched or worn engine timing belt/chain can jump one or more sprocket teeth, causing the engine to not start or run poorly. On an interference engine, improper valvetrain timing could result in contact between pistons and valves, and severe engine damage. A stretched or worn balance shaft belt/chain could cause incorrect balance shaft timing resulting in severe vibration. When it’s time to replace worn timing system components, depend on Cloyes for the OE quality belts, chains and related timing drive components that will restore engine performance and reliability. Cloyes has been manufacturing timing components for over 80 years. It’s their only product line, which enables them to concentrate on maintaining the highest quality standards. In fact, Cloyes has achieved ISO/TS 16949 quality certification, the highest level offered for the design/development and production of automotive related products. Cloyes is the only aftermarket timing component manufacturer that is also a Tier 1 supplier to OE vehicle manufacturers. As an OE supplier, Cloyes knows how to make parts that install and work perfectly, so you can be assured that whatever timing components you need for your vehicle, with Cloyes you’ll get OE fit and function. Cloyes parts are CAD designed and manufactured using advanced materials. Each part is extensively tested for function and durability to ensure optimal performance. Cloyes is so confident in the quality and performance of its timing components that it warrants all except high-performance products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions for as long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle in which the product is originally installed.

OE Numbers: 078109119C, 078 109 119 C

Vehicle Fitment Table

FAQ

Will this fit my vehicle?
Please verify your year, make, model, position, and any fitment notes using the Vehicle Fitment Table above before purchase.

What part number is this?
The listed part number is B297.

Is this product designed for direct replacement?
Yes. This product is intended to match the compatible vehicle applications listed in the fitment table.

Should I confirm fitment before ordering?
Yes. Always compare your original part, position, and vehicle details with the fitment table before ordering.

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