Wet Belts

Wet belts keep the top and bottom parts of the modern vehicle engine in sync; they are different to conventional cambelts and timing belts in that they function within the actual engine oil which poses its own particular maintenance and replacement issues.

A wet belt is more prone to deterioration than a typical cambelt or timing chain because of exposure to heat, engine oil and other environmental elements. The integrity of the belt can eventually be compromised by this deterioration, resulting in failure and seriously jeopardising the longevity and performance of the engine. Engine damage from a failed wet belt can be severe, requiring expensive repairs or possibly engine replacement. For this reason, we recommend having your vehicle’s wet belt regularly inspected here at Bennetts Vehicle Services so that our team can ensure that it never gets to that stage.

Possible signs that your wet belt needs replacing:

You can hear scraping or screeching sounds coming from the engine
You can see signs of damage or wear on the surface of the belt
The oil pressure sensor light has come on in the dashboard which could be caused by a blocked pick up

Most manufacturers will recommend how often a wet belt should be replaced – if you can’t find that information, please give our team a call on 01432 805300 and we’ll be able to help you. We’d also advise replacing the wet belt slightly earlier than the manufacturer’s recommendation, just to lessen the risks of any wet belt issues arising.

Here at our workshop in Hereford, we have a team of experienced technicians who have expert working knowledge of wet belts and all their intricacies so do give us a call with any questions or concerns.

Bennetts Vehicle Services is proud to count several leading motoring industry organisations among our affiliations. Our status as a Bosch Car Service, AA and RAC Approved Garage, and affiliations with Green Flag and the IGA demonstrate that we operate at the very highest level.

To find out more about Wet Belts in Hereford, contact us online or call us directly on 01432 805300