I've just got a local garage to quote for a cambelt and tensioner replacement on my son's Mk1 Mondeo TD. I requested the quote to include a genuine Ford belt kit because there are certain areas where I prefer to use OEM parts.
The quote came back but for using a Gates belt kit. Garage says that Gates make the OEM belt for Ford, which may or may not be true but of course they would say that anyway :)
I know that Gates are probably the biggest name in drive belts but that doesn't mean anything. Champion are the biggest name in spark plugs and they chuck out some crap (I don't want to start that old debate up again though). What are everyone's opinions on Gates cambelts? Are they likely to be as good as the Motorcraft item?