Repairs

Wet Belt Replacement

Wet belts run inside the engine, submerged in oil. When they fail, fragments block the oil pickup and the engine seizes. We replace wet belts strictly to the latest manufacturer intervals — often earlier than the original schedule — using genuine kits only.

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What's included

  • Genuine OEM wet belt kits only
  • Oil pump pickup inspection and clean
  • Full engine oil and filter change
  • Written report and digital service record

The Southern VSR promise

  • Written, itemised quote before any work begins
  • Digital approval by SMS if extra work is needed
  • Timestamped photos of every worn part
  • 12-month parts and labour warranty as standard

Why this matters

We follow the latest revised manufacturer intervals for wet belts — not the original service book. On the 1.0 EcoBoost that often means replacement well before 100,000 miles.

How we do it

Our process, step by step

  1. 1Sump removed and oil pickup inspected for belt debris
  2. 2Old wet belt, tensioner and guides replaced as a full genuine kit
  3. 3Oil pump inspected — replaced if any debris is found
  4. 4Correct-spec oil and OE filter fitted
  5. 5Full report and photos added to your service history

Parts we fit

OEM and OEM-equivalent parts

  • Genuine Ford EcoBoost wet belt kits
  • Genuine PSA PureTech wet belt kits
  • OE oil pumps and pickup pipes where required

We never fit unbranded pattern parts to safety-critical systems. Every part is traceable and covered by our warranty.

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Warranty

Backed for peace of mind

12 months / 12,000 miles parts and labour warranty as standard, covering both the parts we supply and the work we carry out.

FAQs

Wet Belt Replacement — common questions

When should the wet belt be changed?
Manufacturer intervals have been revised down significantly since these engines launched. On most Ford EcoBoost engines we now recommend replacement every 6 years or 100,000 miles, and often sooner if the car is used mostly on short journeys.

Ready to book wet belt replacement?

Instant online booking and transparent pricing — trusted by drivers across Petersfield, Chichester, Midhurst and the surrounding villages, with courtesy cars available on request.