Wet belt engines, common in many modern Ford EcoBoost and PSA/Stellantis 1.0 to 1.5 litre petrol engines, run their timing belt inside the engine oil rather than externally. This makes them harder to inspect, and if the belt fails, the resulting damage can be severe and costly to repair.
Manufacturers typically recommend wet belt replacement well before a conventional cambelt interval, often within 5 years or lower mileage limits, but this varies by model. Our technicians will check your vehicle’s specific schedule and carry out the replacement using manufacturer-approved parts and procedures.
It’s a job that catches a lot of drivers out simply because it isn’t as widely known as conventional cambelt servicing. Many owners don’t realise their engine has one until something goes wrong. We’re happy to check your vehicle’s specification and let you know where you stand, even if you’re not booking work in straight away.
We help drivers in Raunds and across Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Thrapston, Wellingborough and Stanwick stay ahead of this issue, giving peace of mind that a common and costly failure has been avoided.
