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 Whites Motors 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
• Signs of damage or wear on the surface of the belt (though this will only be visible during an inspection as the belt is contained)
• 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 01695 571086 and we’ll be able to help you. We may also advise replacing the wet belt slightly earlier than the manufacturer’s recommendation if we think that will be sensible and lessen the risks of any wet belt issues arising.

Whites Motors are proud to be affiliated with the AA and our technicians trained at the IMI, the leading industry institute for professional training. At Whites Motors, you know your vehicle is in safe hands, as all vehicles are looked after by qualified, professional technicians who really care.

To find out more about Wet Belts in Ormskirk, call us directly on 01695 571086