Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue Wet Belt Replacement
Specialist timing belt replacement and oil strainer cleaning for Ford Transit and Custom 2.0 EcoBlue engines in Copthorne.
Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue Wet Belt Replacement
The 2.0 EcoBlue diesel engine found in Ford Transit and Transit Custom models uses a 'wet belt' system where the timing belt runs internally through the engine oil. Over time, these belts can degrade, causing rubber particles to break off and contaminate the oil supply.
If left too long, these particles block the oil pump strainer, leading to a loss of oil pressure. This can lead to serious engine damage, including damage to the turbocharger. Replacing the belt on time, before debris builds up, protects the engine.
Ford models we cover for this work
Symptoms to look out for
- Low oil pressure warning light on the dashboard
- Engine 'rattle' or unusual noise at idle
- Service Now message appearing frequently
- Visible rubber debris when inspecting the oil
- Limp mode or reduced engine power
- Engine failing to start or stalling
What we inspect
- Condition of the timing belt through the oil filler
- Oil pump strainer for rubber debris blockage
- Oil pressure using a mechanical gauge
- Turbocharger for signs of oil starvation
- Latest PCM software updates for oil monitoring
- Engine oil for metallic or rubber contamination
What the repair may involve
- 1Drain the engine oil and remove the sump
- 2Clean the oil pump pickup strainer of all debris
- 3Remove the front timing cover and old wet belt
- 4Inspect pulleys and tensioners for wear
- 5Install a new genuine or high quality OE wet belt
- 6Replace the separate oil pump drive belt
- 7Reassemble with new gaskets and seals
- 8Fill with Ford specification oil for your engine, checked against your engine code, and fit a new filter
- 9Road test and reset the oil life monitoring system
Oil light on, hard brake pedal or low oil pressure?
Stop driving and book a diagnostic before more damage is caused.
Related help & information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ford has cut the replacement interval for the timing belt, tensioner and idlers on the 2.0 EcoBlue Transit to 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), from 10 years or 150,000 miles. Check the service schedule for your own van, and we check its history before quoting. Heavy idling or short trips can justify an earlier check.
The cost depends on the engine code, the parts kit, how much debris is in the sump and whether the engine has any damage. The job covers the timing belt, tensioner and oil pump belt, removing the sump, cleaning the oil pickup strainer, and fresh oil and filter. We give you a written quote before any work begins.
Regular oil changes with the correct spec help, but they won't stop a degrading belt from eventually shedding material and causing a blockage.
If the belt snaps or the teeth strip, the engine timing is lost, which can cause serious engine damage, with the valves and pistons most at risk.
We use genuine Ford belts or high quality OEM equivalents that meet or exceed the original specifications to ensure reliability.
There is no fixed life. Ford says long idling, frequent DPF regenerations, missed time based oil changes and fuel in the oil wear the belt faster, so two vans of the same age can differ. Keep to the oil changes, check your own schedule for the belt change, and ask us to look at the belt if you are unsure.
At our workshop in Copthorne, West Sussex, close to both Crawley and Gatwick. We replace the 2.0 EcoBlue wet belt and the oil pump belt on the Ford Transit and Transit Custom there, as one job. Send us your registration and we check the engine code and order the matching parts before your van arrives.
Get your EcoBlue van back on the road
Get specialist advice and a free, no obligation quote. Call 01293 245494 or book online.