Gates balancer belt - 5235XS alternative
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:32 pm
Ive been buying a few parts ready to do the timing and balance belts on the BB1.
I always go with Gates or OEM and was looking at the 5235XS Gates balance belt which is what we normally buy and fit in the UK as alternative to the OEM belt 13405PT0004 but it seemed expensive when compared to the cost of the timing belt.
Some quick research threw up an alternative belt also available from Gates. They use it in the USA and they specify it for import vtec models.It is Gates T186. There are Honda OEM cross ref on the front of the box including 13405PT0004.
Its the same belt as the 5235XS but 1mm wider so could be considered a slight upgrade - the other benefit is if you can wait a week or two for delivery you can get this belt including delivery for quite a bit less than you would normally pay for the 5235XS.
I will be fitting it to the BB1 in the next week or two so will try and update this post.
I always go with Gates or OEM and was looking at the 5235XS Gates balance belt which is what we normally buy and fit in the UK as alternative to the OEM belt 13405PT0004 but it seemed expensive when compared to the cost of the timing belt.
Some quick research threw up an alternative belt also available from Gates. They use it in the USA and they specify it for import vtec models.It is Gates T186. There are Honda OEM cross ref on the front of the box including 13405PT0004.
Its the same belt as the 5235XS but 1mm wider so could be considered a slight upgrade - the other benefit is if you can wait a week or two for delivery you can get this belt including delivery for quite a bit less than you would normally pay for the 5235XS.
I will be fitting it to the BB1 in the next week or two so will try and update this post.
i managed to find a supplier doing the 5235xs for my h23 for a mere £4.99 posted 
