hi i have to wonder if gates products in the usa differ from there uk product as i have fitted many on loads of different cars and never had any problems and even recently fitted a gates kit on my 850se na and was a pleasantly easy job all bar the hydraulic tensioner took a bit work getting it wound...

Should be identical to an 850. Its not a difficult job, just take your time, notate your timing, and double check everything. A Cam locking tool is nice, but not 100% necessary. I used the FCP euro oem kit. Continental Belt, Aisin water pump, and whatever pulleys and idlers. Make sure you get a shor...

In the kit listing above, the INA tensioner is the "tensioner roller", and the FEBI tensioner is the hydraulic tensioner.

Continental & Contitech is the same. Conti also. Continental Conti are tyres,Contitech are belts(rubber and plastic). I have Continental serpentine belt installed 2 years ago. I'll check the numbers from the belt if you want. It should be 6PK 1743. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Continental-6PK1743-Se...

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Typically the crimps fail and need replacing or rebuilding. Find a local hydraulic shop to rebuild the hoses for much cheaper. The other option is to pull some hoses from the junkyard and get those rebuilt to minimize your downtime.

I got 4 years 100k out of a replacement Nissens, which only broke because I let the mount bolt fall out and sag, putting strain on the side plastic/ metal joint, which then seeped

I would go Nissens again, from FCP for warranty

I just installed a Nissens in the S70 yesterday, for what it's worth. Seems to be well made but I have no historical data yet.

Here is a thread where a forum member rebuilt the lines himself. viewtopic.php?t=55794

I don't know what size you need. But for your question about brand I like SK tools https://sktools.com/shop/3-piece-6-point-superkrome-metric-flare-nut-wrench-set.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1QA2S/?coliid=I35PQY395CVLEG&colid=1XREK23TPTM9S&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Just check th...