The 2.0 EcoBlue diesel in the Ford Transit, Transit Custom and Ranger uses a timing belt that runs in engine oil. When it wears, pieces of belt can block the oil pump pick-up and destroy the engine. We inspect and replace EcoBlue wet belts in our Northampton workshop, before they fail.
A wet belt (belt-in-oil) sits inside the engine, bathed in oil. On the 2.0 EcoBlue, fuel can dilute the oil, especially during DPF regenerations, and the belt starts to break down early. We recommend replacing the wet belt every 60,000 to 75,000 miles, well before Ford's official maximum of 6 years or 100,000 miles.
We check the belt and oil, then fit a complete kit: timing belt, oil pump belt and tensioner, with a new timing cover and sealant. We also check the oil pick-up strainer for belt debris and refill with oil to Ford's specification, so the engine is protected properly.
Book wet belt replacementWe check the belt through the oil filler and look at the oil for diesel dilution and belt debris.
We explain what we found and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
A complete wet belt kit is fitted with the correct Ford locking tools, and the oil pick-up is checked.
Fresh oil goes in, the engine is checked for oil pressure and faults, and the vehicle is road tested.
Our workshop is at Moulton Park in Northampton, a short drive for customers from:
The Ford Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom with the 2.0 EcoBlue diesel (2016 onwards), and the Ford Ranger 2.0 EcoBlue, including bi-turbo models. If you're not sure which engine you have, give us your registration and we'll check.
We recommend replacing it every 60,000 to 75,000 miles. Ford's official maximum on Transit EcoBlue models is 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, but belts in vans that do lots of short trips, idling or towing often wear well before that. We also recommend an inspection at every service.
Debris from a worn belt can block the oil pump pick-up and starve the engine of oil, or the belt can slip or snap. Either can cause serious engine damage, so it's far cheaper to replace it on time.
Yes. We can inspect the belt through the oil filler and check the oil for diesel dilution and debris, then tell you honestly whether it needs replacing now.
Yes. We also replace wet belts on Ford 1.0 and 1.5 EcoBoost petrols and on Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall 1.2 PureTech engines.
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