EcoBoost is an engine range brand - manufactured by The Ford Motor Company, relating to a range of turbocharged, direct fuel injection - petrol engines designed to deliver greater horsepower and torque, whilst also providing greater fuel efficiency and therefore reducing exhaust tailpipe CO² emissions, all resulting with the EcoBoost engine range winning several awards including international engine of the year. First produced in 2009, the EcoBoost range of engines is available in a vast selection of Ford vehicles, ranging from 1.0 liter up to 3.5 liter.
This article will focus on the 1.0 litre Ford EcoBoost engine version, which utilizes a wet timing drive system, meaning the timing belt operates within an oil environment. Therefore, it is crucial to keep up to date with the O.E.M servicing and maintenance intervals for vehicle applications utilizing wet timing drive systems also known as Belt-In-Oil timing drive systems. It is also highly recommended that the engine oil be replaced with the correct O.E.M specified oil and the correct O.E.M specified oil filter to aid the service life of the wet timing drive systems components.
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- Understanding Ford EcoBoost Technology
Gates Powergrip™ - Belt-In-Oil Kits For Ford EcoBoost Applications:
At present two timing belts are available in the Gates Belt-In-Oil range for Ford EcoBoost 1.0 litre applications, (A) T354HOB and (B) T359HOB. The difference being the width of the belts 18.1mm and 16mm, both timing belts are also available in various Gates Powergrip Kit formats, details shown below, for further vehicle application details, also visit Gates online catalogue https://navigates.gates.com/emea/.
- Why Choose Gates Belt-In-Oil for Your EcoBoost
Detailed Gates belt specifications for 1.0 litre Ford EcoBoost applications
The new range of Gates Belt-in-Oil belts offers significant enhancements for installers and their garage customers. They provide improved wear and chemicals resistance, belt back resistance and low belt elongation over life (therefore enhanced lifetime safety).
- T354HOB = 116 teeth, 18.1mm wide, tooth pitch 9.525mm, Length 1105mm
- T359HOB = 116 teeth, 16mm wide, tooth pitch 9.525mm, Length 1105mm
- Contents and benefits of Super-Kits including essential components for a complete system overhaul
Gates Powergrip™ - Belt-In-Oil Kits For Ford EcoBoost Applications:
- T354HOB: K02T354HOB, K03T354HOB, KP2T354HOB, KP3T354HOB,
- T359HOB: K02T359HOB, K03T359HOB, K03T359HOB-1, KP2T359HOB, KP3T359HOB, KP3T359HOB-1.
Gates Powergrip™ - Belt-In-Oil Standard Kits And Super-Kits for Ford EcoBoost Applications:
Gates Belt-In-Oil Powergrip™ Kits further enhance Gates product portfolio, the range consists of Gates standard kits (C) which contain timing belt, tensioner + fixing bolt, crankshaft oil seal and crankshaft fixing bolt to complete a standard repair. Gates super-kits (D) which contain complete gasket/seal set, timing belt, tensioner + fixing bolt, oil pump belt, crankshaft oil seal, diamond thrust washer and crankshaft fixing bolt. Gates kits with part numbers beginning (KP) also contain a water pump with gasket and fixing bolts, along with components listed previously. These additional components are deemed essential by the OE manufacturer for comprehensive system replacement procedures, it also ensures that mechanics have all the parts for the job supplied in one Gates box and that all parts are covered by the same Gates warranty.
Note: - standard kits and super-kits exist for both Gates Belt-In-Oil belts (A) T354HOB and (B) T359HOB.
Examples of (C) standard & (D) super-kit images shown below. For further information and vehicle application details, visit Gates online catalogue https://navigates.gates.com/emea/.
(C) Gates Standard Belt-In-Oil Kit (Example): K02T359HOB
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(D) Gates Belt-In-Oil Super Kit (Example): KP3T359HOB
- Gates support for maintenance on 1.0 litre Ford EcoBoost applications
In addition to the Gates Belt-In-Oil kits, Gates also supplies tooling to complete Belt-In-Oil installations.
For Ford EcoBoost engines:
- GAT5150 is the tool kit required, for the correct engine setting and locking of the crankshaft and camshafts.
2. GAT6160 is the 5:1 multiplier tool required for removal and correct installation of the new crankshaft fixing bolt (supplied in Gates Kits) to ensure the correct tightening torque and angular torque procedures are achieved.
3 .GAT5252 is the oil seal installation tool required to enable accurate installation of the new crankshaft oil seal (supplied in Gates Kits) to the correct depth, with no damage to the seal or engine housing.
Attention! Digital Installation Instructions For Gates PowerGrip Kits.
Scan the QR code on the box label of any Gates Belt-In-Oil Powergrip™ Kit to access digital installation instructions. Follow this link for more information. https://www.gatestechzone.com/en/news/2019-05-digital-installation-instructions
Related News/ GTZ Articles:
GAT5150: https://navigates.gates.com/emea/p/timing-tool-kit/gates/gat5150.html
GAT6160: https://navigates.gates.com/emea/p/timing-tool-kit/gates/gat6160.html
GAT5252: https://navigates.gates.com/emea/p/timing-tool-kit/gates/gat5252.html
GAT4939: https://navigates.gates.com/emea/p/timing-tool-kit/gates/gat4939.html
Gates Online Catalogue for your vehicle application requirements: https://navigates.gates.com/emea/
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