Wet Belts ( Timing Belts )

Wet Belts – Cambridge

Wet belts are so named because they are located inside the engine and are lubricated by oil, similar to a timing chain.

However, they are lighter than metal timing chains and create lower friction than the traditional external timing belt. Wet belts have now become popular with manufacturers such as Ford, Peugeot, and Citroen because their other advantages include improved fuel efficiency and reduced exhaust emissions. Designed initially with a life expectancy of around 150,000 miles, or up to ten years, it is not uncommon for wet belts to fail much sooner – sometimes as early as 30,000 miles.

With this in mind, Regency Autos is pleased to offer advice about the condition of your vehicle’s wet belt, especially after its mileage hits around 30,000 miles, by providing an honest appraisal of its condition for your complete peace of mind. You could be avoiding a potentially expensive repair bill.

Does my car have a wet belt?

Wet belts are commonly found in a range of popular engines, most notably Ford EcoBoost engines, as well as certain Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall models. Because these engines are widely used across many everyday vehicles, there’s a good chance your car may be fitted with one without you even realising.

If your vehicle is equipped with a wet belt, it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s recommended replacement interval. Leaving it too long can lead to the belt breaking down, contaminating the engine oil and, in some cases, causing serious engine damage.

If you’re unsure whether your car has a wet belt, the easiest way to find out is by contacting our team. We can quickly check your vehicle and advise whether a replacement is recommended.

Wet Belt Replacement Cost

Wet belt replacement costs can vary depending on the vehicle, but at Regency Autos we offer competitive pricing

Replacing your wet belt early is always significantly cheaper than dealing with engine damage caused by failure.

We offer some of the most competitive wet belt replacement prices in Cambridge and surrounding areas

PSA 1.2L PureTech petrol

PeugeotCitroënVauxhall

Ford 1.0L EcoBoost,

Fiesta, Focus, Puma, Transit Connect

Ford 1.5L EcoBoost

Focus, Mondeo, Kuga

Ford 2.0L EcoBlue diesel

Transit, Ranger

Milage Recommended by Main Dealer

6 years or 60,000 miles

10 years or 150,000 miles.

Milage We Recommend

5 years or 50,000 miles

6-8 years or 60-80,000 miles

6-8 years or 80-100,000 miles

Prices from

£699

£999

£1299

We always advise taking a proactive approach to wet belt maintenance. Leaving replacement too late significantly increases the risk of the belt breaking down, contaminating the engine oil and causing serious internal damage. In many cases, this can lead to catastrophic engine failure and costly repairs