A wet belt refers to a specific type of timing belt used in many vehicles on sale today. It's called a "wet belt" because it operates within an oil bath, meaning it is lubricated by engine oil, as opposed to traditional dry timing belts that do not come into contact with oil. Wet belts are used in certain Ford EcoBoost and Peugeot/Citroen Puretec engines to drive components like the water pump and balance shafts.

Premature Wear: One of the most common issues with the wet belt system is that the belt can suffer from premature wear. The constant exposure to oil can cause the belt material to degrade or stretch over time, leading to possible timing issues or even belt failure. Over a period of oil the degraded belt with fragment and work its way around the engine blocking up the most crucial components required to allow the engine to run smoothly such as the oil pump and vacuum pump. Owners may notice the brake pedal becoming firm or an oil pressure light on the dashboard.

Our wet belt replacement package covers the replacement of the timing belt, oil pump drive belt, cylinder head cover gasket and all other seals that are dismantled as part of the repair process. The lower part of the engine (the sump) will be removed and cleared of cambelt debris before being resealed. We will replace the engine oil and filter and record any work on the manufacturer online database, if applicable. For all repairs of this nature we only use genuine manufacturer parts.

Owing to the nature of the damage a failed wet belt may cause, it is difficult to price with absolute certainty its replacement as there are many other components that may have been affected. Therefore, we kindly ask you contact us on 01268 251286 to provide us with your vehicle registration number and a brief overview of the vehicle's servicing history in order for us to provide you with a more accurate price.

Our technicians will contact you during the dismantling process if any additional parts are required and the associated costs.