The Gates Racing RPM timing belt for the BMW M20. Available as a belt-only purchase or bundled with a timing belt tensioner, tensioner spring & pin, and/or water pump — configure yours above.
Fits all BMW M20 engines
HNBR elastomeric composite construction — up to 300% stronger than stock
Up to 3x heat resistance and wear resistance over OEM
High-strength tensile cords for interference engine use
HSN rubber compound resists degradation from engine fluid contact
Nylon-reinforced tooth jacket minimizes wear
Optional INA (OEM) timing belt tensioner or PPF billet tensioner upgrade
Optional new OE BMW tensioner spring and reconditioned Original BMW tensioner pin
Optional water pump — early (84–87) or late (88+) fitment
We recommend the PPF billet tensioner for performance and high horsepower builds; the INA OEM tensioner is a solid choice for stock rebuilds.
PPF billet tensioner: includes the yellow zinc-coated socket head bolt and flat washer for mounting to the block. The tensioner bearing bolt ships loose and must be torqued to spec during installation.
The performance belt we reach for on our own M20 builds — and the one we’d recommend for any M20 timing belt job where you want more than OEM.
