AG Automotive · The Mobile Mechanic
Wet belt changes in West Yorkshire
AG Automotive is a mobile mechanic, and wet belt changes are our speciality. We come to you anywhere in West Yorkshire.
AG Automotive · The wet belt job, step by step
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come apart.
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// The job
What is a wet belt?
Most engines use a chain, or a belt in its own dry cover, to keep the engine in time. A wet belt is different: it runs inside the engine, bathed in oil.
Over time the rubber can break down, and small pieces can end up in the oil. Those pieces can block the oil pick up and cut the flow of oil around the engine.
How often a wet belt needs changing depends on the manufacturer and the engine. Your handbook is the place to check, or ask us about your car.
// Know the signs
Signs worth checking
These can have many causes, so a proper look comes first. If you see any of them, get in touch.
- 01An oil pressure or low oil warning light
- 02An engine warning light
- 03The engine running roughly or losing power
- 04A car that is due a wet belt change by the handbook
// The job
What a wet belt change includes
- Wet belt kit replacement: the belt, tensioners, seals and bolts
- Engine reassembly with new oil
- A full system check and test drive
Timing belt in a dry cover? We do those too: a complete kit replacement, with the belt, tensioner, idler and water pump if required.
// The work
From real jobs
Photos from jobs we have done: the belt in place, what comes out, and the new belt going on.
Timing cover off, belt and sprockets exposed. 
A wet belt inside the engine, in oil. 
An old belt, with the surface cracking. 
A piece of old belt. 
The old belt, tensioner, idler and water pump, removed. 
An old belt and tensioners, removed. 
A new belt fitted. 
New belt in place.
// Vans
Own a Ford Transit?
Many Ford Transits are fitted with a wet belt. See the signs to look out for and what the job includes.
// How it works
Three steps. That is it.
01
Get in touch
Call or text with the make, model and year of the car and what is happening.
02
We come to you
AG Automotive is a mobile mechanic, so the work is done where you are: at home, at work or anywhere convenient in West Yorkshire.
03
Belt changed
The old belt comes out, the new one goes in and the engine goes back together.
// Questions
Wet belt FAQs
What is a wet belt?
A wet belt is a timing belt that runs inside the engine in oil, rather than in a dry cover like a traditional timing belt.
Which cars have a wet belt?
Several manufacturers have used wet belts in some petrol engines, including some Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Vauxhall and Ford models. If you are not sure about yours, ask us.
How often should a wet belt be changed?
It depends on the manufacturer and the engine. Follow your handbook, and do not wait for warning signs. Ask us if you want a hand working out when yours is due.
Can you do it at my home or work?
Yes. We are a mobile mechanic covering West Yorkshire, so we come to you: at home, at work or anywhere convenient. Tell us where the car is when you get in touch.
How much does a wet belt change cost?
It depends on the car, so we quote for each one. Call or text us with your make, model and year.
// Where we work
Areas we cover
AG Automotive is a mobile mechanic covering West Yorkshire. Pick your area to see how it works near you.
// Get a quote
Tell us the car.
We will come to you.
Send the make, model and year, what you need doing and where in West Yorkshire the car is. We will come back to you with a quote.
- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Saturday, 8am to 12pm
- anygray91@gmail.com