Wet Belts – Langley Moor, near Durham

As experienced technicians with a workshop full of state-of-the-art equipment, Fred Henderson is perfectly placed to offer a range of expert services for timing belts and wet belts.

Timing chains, timing belts (or cambelts), and wet belts are all vital engine components that demand to be maintained in the best possible condition, and they can cause catastrophic damage if they fail.

To reduce the risk of expensive engine repairs, it is a sensible precaution to regularly have your timing belt checked over by a reliable independent garage with all the necessary skills and facilities at its disposal. This can be especially relevant to vehicles with wet belts, such as Ford’s EcoBoost engines and the PureTech engines used by Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall, because they have been known to fail much earlier than they were originally designed to last.

Signs of a wet belt problem

As a wet belt wears, small pieces can break off into the engine oil and block the oil pickup. Watch out for:

• An oil pressure warning light, even briefly
• A brake pedal that suddenly feels hard, on engines where the brake vacuum pump is oil-fed
• Engine management lights or loss of power
• Black debris or sludge visible when checking the oil

If your oil pressure light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it’s safe and call our 24-hour recovery team rather than driving on.

Helping your wet belt last

Using the correct grade of oil and sticking to your service intervals both help the belt last. We use the right oil for your engine at every service. For dry-running belts, see our timing belt (cambelt) page.

Book a wet belt check

For expert advice and complete peace of mind, call Fred Henderson on 0191 384 6319, book online or visit us in Langley Moor, near Durham.

At Fred Henderson, we’re pleased to offer a discount to students and Blue Light Card holders – our way of saying thank you to those who deserve a fair deal. Combined with our interest-free Payment Assist plans, keeping your car in good shape doesn’t have to put a strain on your budget. Just mention your discount when you book or show your card on arrival and we’ll take care of the rest.

To find out more about Wet Belts in Langley Moor, near Durham, contact us online, or call us directly on 0191 384 6319.

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