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“Gates” TB/WP kit scam ?

881 views 6 replies 7 participants last post by  AndrewZaga  
#1 ·
Recently bought this TB/WP kit sold as Gates brand off eBay.
I have not heard of these brands: JWA, CNS Motors, and GNB.
Are these OEMs I do not know about, or did they just straight up lie?
I am looking to install only OE parts.
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#3 ·
Definitely looks like some knockoffs. The "made in Korea" items might be ok, but I wouldn't trust the "made in China" tensioner.

I can't see the belt but it should have Gates right on it if it's genuine (probably isn't).

The kit you want is Gates TCKWP315, but even searching that on Amazon I get the genuine one first but then a couple knockoffs right below it with the same part number: Amazon.com : gates tckwp315

And just FYI Gates is not the OEM provider, aside from possibly the belt (but it is highly recommended and reliable). The other OEM components are Hyundai/Kia/Mobis from Korea
 
#5 ·
GMB is an OEM brand that Hyundai used... But not that JWA brand. Can't say for certain if it's any good.
 
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