{"product_id":"gates-micro-v-serpentine-belt-02-04-rsx-type-s-09-14-tsx","title":"Gates Micro-V Serpentine Belt for 02-04 RSX Type-S\/09-14 TSX","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits K20A2, K20Z1, and K24Z3 Engines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM Replacement Belt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 Rib Micro V Belt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1736mm\/68 3\/16\" Outside Length  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#TechnicalData\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Included\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#InstallGuide\"\u003eInstall Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGates Micro-V Serpentine Belt - 2002-2004 RSX Type-S \/ 2009-2014 TSX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour serpentine belt drives your alternator, your power steering pump, and your A\/C compressor. When it fails, all three go down. You lose charging, you lose power steering, and you lose A\/C. If the belt shreds and wraps around the crank pulley, you might also take out the crank sensor or damage other components. The Gates K070677 is an OEM-spec replacement for the 2002-2004 RSX Type-S and the 2009-2014 TSX. It's the same belt Gates supplies to Acura as original equipment. It crosses to Acura part numbers 38920-PRB-013 (RSX) and 31110-RL5-A01 (TSX). Seven ribs, 68-1\/4 inches outside length, EPDM rubber construction with polyester cord. It's not an aftermarket knockoff. It's the actual OEM supplier selling you the same belt without the Acura markup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHere's Why Your 20+ Year Old Belt Needs Replacement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're working on a 2002-2004 RSX Type-S, your belt's over 20 years old. Even if it looks fine from the outside, the rubber's degraded. Modern EPDM belts don't crack like old neoprene belts did. They wear from the inside. The ribs lose material depth gradually. You can't see it by looking at the belt. A belt wear gauge is the only reliable way to check but on a car this old, don't check. Just replace it. We've seen belts that looked fine from the outside slip off because the ribs were worn down and couldn't grip the pulleys anymore. The TSX's newer (2009-2014) so the belt might not be 20 years old but if you don't know when it was last replaced, replace it now. Belts are cheap. Alternators, power steering pumps, and A\/C compressors are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCheck Your Tensioner and Idler While You're In There\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you've got the belt off, check the tensioner and the idler pulley. Spin the idler pulley by hand. If it feels rough or if there's bearing play, replace it. Check that the tensioner still has spring resistance and it's not bottomed out. A failing tensioner won't hold proper belt tension. The belt slips. It wears out fast. It squeals. It might come off entirely. Replacing the belt, tensioner, and idler pulley all at once is cheap insurance. We've seen people install a new belt and have it squeal or slip because the tensioner was weak. Now they're pulling the belt off again a month later to replace the tensioner. Do it all at once and be done with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEPDM Rubber and Polyester Cord Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGates uses EPDM rubber with polyester cord reinforcement. EPDM's more resistant to heat and ozone degradation than older neoprene compounds. The polyester cord provides tensile strength with low stretch. The belt maintains consistent tension over its life instead of stretching and getting loose like cheap belts do. Each belt's individually form-ground for precise dimensional control. That means the ribs are the exact depth and spacing they need to be to grip the pulleys correctly. The belt meets or exceeds SAE J1459, J2432, and J1596 specifications. Those are the industry standards for serpentine belt performance and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGates K070677 Micro-V serpentine belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7-rib design, 68-1\/4 inch outside length (1734mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEPDM rubber construction with polyester cord reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM supplier to Honda\/Acura (same belt without Acura markup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrosses to Acura 38920-PRB-013 (RSX) and 31110-RL5-A01 (TSX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividually form-ground for precise dimensional control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeets\/exceeds SAE J1459, J2432, J1596 specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFits These Cars\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002-2004 Acura RSX Type-S (K20A2 engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009-2014 Acura TSX Base and Special Edition (K24Z3 engine, 4-cylinder only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This belt fits 2002-2004 RSX Type-S ONLY - the 2005-2006 RSX Type-S (K20Z1 engine) uses a different belt (Gates K070669). The base RSX (K20A3) also uses a different part number. For the TSX, this fits 4-cylinder models (K24Z3) only - NOT the V6. If your RSX is 2002-2004, the belt's over 20 years old - replace it even if it looks fine (EPDM belts wear from the inside, ribs lose depth, can't see it from outside). While belt is off, inspect tensioner and idler pulley - spin idler by hand and check for roughness or bearing play, check tensioner still has spring resistance and isn't bottomed out. Failing tensioner won't hold proper belt tension and will eat new belt fast. Replace belt, tensioner, and idler all at once for best results. Installation is straightforward - release automatic tensioner, remove old belt, route new belt following diagram on sticker in engine bay, release tensioner onto belt. No manual tension adjustment needed. Takes 15-20 minutes with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e2002-2006 Acura RSX Type-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e2009-2014 Acura TSX \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"TechnicalData\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"Included\"\u003e\n(1) Serpentine Belt\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"InstallGuide\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45339412987938,"sku":"GAT-K070677","price":35.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/GAT-K070677_a270.jpg?v=1778093878","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/gates-micro-v-serpentine-belt-02-04-rsx-type-s-09-14-tsx","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}