1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 Belts and Hoses

Import or domestic, car or truck, every vehicle can depend on the superior quality of Gates precision fit Micro-V belts. With advanced technology that matches the OE size, construction and materials, Gates Micro-V ensures optimal vehicle performance.

Product Features:

• Special belt construction eliminates belt noise, reduces tension loss and solves problem drive applications
• EPDM rubber constructions resist cracking on the rib surface
• Meets or exceeds all specifications from the Original Equipment Manufacturer
• Tensioner Replacement is Recommended (if equipped)
• Unique form grinding of each individual belt assures precise dimensional control.
• Meets or exceeds SAE J1459, SAE J2432, and SAE J1596 specifications.

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

Choosing from the comprehensive VIEROL product range means opting for outstanding quality. This is confirmed by the Q+ quality seal for parts in OEM quality MADE IN GERMANY. VIEROL AG is a leading automotive parts distributor located in Oldenburg, Germany. With the trademarks VAICO and VEMO are the service market leaders in more than 125 countries worldwide. As an internationally present automotive supplier, VIEROL AG specializes in electronic and electrical components for German and European vehicles. VIEROL AG quality brands VEMO and VAICO combine innovation and experience, technical expertise and practiced corporate values, commitment to precision and a passion for technology: the invisible, but unquestionable, optimal prerequisites for guaranteed product quality and globally recognized service. Choosing from the comprehensive VIEROL product range means opting for outstanding quality. Feed through firewall. Not for models with heated washers.

Vacuum Hose

Rein Automotive OE quality vacuum hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Matches original equipment design specifications.
• Manufactured with high quality materials.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

Elaplast brand engine cooling products are designed and manufactured to exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are engineered to operate in the highly-stressful environment of today’s higher performance cooling systems. The Elaplast line of cooling system hoses are designed to meet OE standards and are subjected to rigorous quality and performance tests.

Product Features:

• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Resistance to distilled water and water ethylene glycol mixtures
• Resistance to air temperatures of up to 125C

Rein Automotive OE quality radiator hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

The high quality VAICO Coolant Hoses protect the components in the water cooling circuit from corrosion. Thanks to the high-quality materials in accordance with OE, VAICO guarantees the best quality with an assortment of more than 1,000 Coolant Hoses. The Vaico line of cooling system hoses are designed to meet OE standards and are subjected to rigorous quality and performance tests.

Product Features:

• Quick, easy mounting: quick connector from German production
• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• Material: according to OEM. (CR, AEM, HAT-ACM, FKM / VMO), fabric reinforcement Kevlar
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Quality Assurance: Perform various tests, including endurance, cold fexibility and vacuum tests as well as leak and residue tests

AT Cooling Hose

AT Cooling Hose

Rein Automotive OE quality radiator hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and assemblies, Rein hoses are identical, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings when called for by the original manufacturer. Rein hose systems, feature integrated thermoplastic couplings, O-ring seals, and multiple connections that branch out to various engine components. Rein Automotive hoses are designed to fit just like the OE hose. No more cutting hoses to fit or repurposing old “quick connect” fittings.

Product Features:

• Direct OE replacement for European cars
• Integrated thermoplastic couplings and O-ring seals
• Designed to go directly from the shelf to the vehicle. No cutting is ever needed
• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Resistance to distilled water and water ethylene glycol mixtures
• Resistance to air temperatures of up to 135C

Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and assemblies, Rein hoses are identical, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings when called for by the original manufacturer. Rein hose systems, feature integrated thermoplastic couplings, O-ring seals, and multiple connections that branch out to various engine components. Rein Automotive hoses are designed to fit just like the OE hose. No more cutting hoses to fit or repurposing old “quick connect” fittings.

Product Features:

• Direct OE replacement for European cars
• Integrated thermoplastic couplings and O-ring seals
• Designed to go directly from the shelf to the vehicle. No cutting is ever needed
• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Resistance to distilled water and water ethylene glycol mixtures
• Resistance to air temperatures of up to 135C

Dayco idler/tensioner pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and longer belt life. In addition to stamped, forged steel and powdered metal pulleys, Dayco also designs ultra-strong plastic pulleys with specially formulated glass-filled polymers that resist wear & tear. Premium lubricated ball bearings and double high temperature seals ensure peak bearing performance, the most critical element of a pulley’s service life.

Product Features:

• Designed for the majority of automotive vehicle applications on the road today.
• High-quality materials help resist wear and improve belt life
• Features premium lubricated bearings to extend service life
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

INA is the original equipment (O.E.) supplier of this idler pulley used on a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz 2.2L/2.3L gas engine applications. The Litens replacement part (supplied by INA) meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part (with the exception of not having the car manufacturer’s logo or part number applied to the part). This part is manufactured in Germany to the same exacting specifications as the O.E. part using a heavy duty steel construction for long trouble-free performance. Most common O.E. part number: 112000070 Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Dayco No Slack Idler/Tensioner Pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and therefore longer belt life. Lifetime lubricated ball bearings and double high temperature seals assure peak bearing performance, the most critical element of a pulley’s service life. This specific “flat”, serpentine belt driven steel pulley contains a specially formulated e-coating, comparable to OE plating that resists corrosion & wear resistance under harsh environments.

Product Features:

• Lifetime lubricated ball bearings.
• Double high temperature seals to assure peak bearing performance
• Flat, steel pulley that contains a specially formulated e-coating, comparable to OE plating that resists corrosion and wear resistance under harsh environments
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

Rein Automotive OE quality radiator hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and assemblies, Rein hoses are identical, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings when called for by the original manufacturer. Rein hose systems, feature integrated thermoplastic couplings, O-ring seals, and multiple connections that branch out to various engine components. Rein Automotive hoses are designed to fit just like the OE hose. No more cutting hoses to fit or repurposing old “quick connect” fittings.

Product Features:

• Direct OE replacement for European cars
• Integrated thermoplastic couplings and O-ring seals
• Designed to go directly from the shelf to the vehicle. No cutting is ever needed
• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Resistance to distilled water and water ethylene glycol mixtures
• Resistance to air temperatures of up to 135C

Rein Automotive OE quality radiator hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

Fuel Hose

Fuel Hose

ContiTech Serpentine Belts come in a wide range of sizes and are designed to be oil-resistant and temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (-30C to 80C). ContiTech Serpentine Belts deliver 98% power efficiency. While a lower profile design easily handles higher engine revs, reducing noise and providing cooler running temperatures. High performance construction features include polychloroprene rubber cover and body, polyester fiber tensile members, and a ribbed belt design. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (30C to 80C).
• Delivers over 98% power efficiency.
• High performance construction.
• Polychloroprene rubber cover and body.
• Polyester fiber tensile members and a ribbed belt design.

ContiTech Serpentine Belts come in a wide range of sizes and are designed to be oil-resistant and temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (-30C to 80C). ContiTech Serpentine Belts deliver 98% power efficiency. While a lower profile design easily handles higher engine revs, reducing noise and providing cooler running temperatures. High performance construction features include polychloroprene rubber cover and body, polyester fiber tensile members, and a ribbed belt design. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (30C to 80C).
• Delivers over 98% power efficiency.
• High performance construction.
• Polychloroprene rubber cover and body.
• Polyester fiber tensile members and a ribbed belt design.

ContiTech Serpentine Belts come in a wide range of sizes and are designed to be oil-resistant and temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (-30C to 80C). ContiTech Serpentine Belts deliver 98% power efficiency. While a lower profile design easily handles higher engine revs, reducing noise and providing cooler running temperatures. High performance construction features include polychloroprene rubber cover and body, polyester fiber tensile members, and a ribbed belt design. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Temperature-stable from -22F to 176F (30C to 80C).
• Delivers over 98% power efficiency.
• High performance construction.
• Polychloroprene rubber cover and body.
• Polyester fiber tensile members and a ribbed belt design.

The INA Accessory Belt Tensioner is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship as the original equipment it replaces.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
• High tension spring assembly
• Precision bearing assembly
• High quality cast components
• Durable long life performance.

Gates is a global leader in Original Equipment (OE) System Design. With a full line of tensioners globally, you can count on Gates to supply premium quality DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioners you can depend on.

Product Features:

• Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks, domestic and import (European and Asian)
• Manufactured using the same or improved technology and quality materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, assuring a factory match
• Patented labyrinth seal protects internal components to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements
• Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, as well as belt and accessory, life
• Torsional round spring design provides reliability as well as consistent tension
• Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUV’s and light/heavy-duty trucks.

Litens Automotive is the original equipment (O.E.) supplier of this tensioner for Mercedes-Benz applications. The Litens replacement part meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part (with the exception of not having the car manufacturer’s logo or part number applied to the part). This part is manufactured in Germany by Litens to the same exacting specifications as the O.E. part. The tensioner maintains the O.E. round spring technology as well as the internal damping design specified for this application. The pulley for this tensioner is sold separately due to the fact that the pulley must be removed to attach the tensioner to the engine. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed to match the fit of an original equipment assembly on specified vehicles. It is engineered to help ensure proper belt tension when an original belt is slipping, broken, or worn from fatigue.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed to match the fit of an original equipment assembly on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – engineered to help ensure proper belt tension when an original belt is slipping, broken, or worn from fatigue
• Durable construction – designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
• Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience