The dealer answer: a whole new engine
When a wet belt fails, debris from the belt can contaminate the oil and block the oil pump. The dealer's default response is to quote a complete engine replacement rather than diagnose and repair the actual fault. That's why quotes land between £5,000 and £8,500:
- New or reconditioned 2.0 EcoBlue engine: £3,000–£6,000
- Labour to remove and refit (10–15+ hours): £1,000–£2,000
- Ancillaries, fluids, VAT on top
Why that's usually overkill
In the large majority of cases, the engine itself is fine — the problem is the belt and the oil pump. If the van is caught before the lack of oil pressure causes serious internal damage, the correct fix is to replace the wet belt and oil pump components, clean every trace of shed belt material out of the engine, and refill with the correct oil. That is a repair, not an engine swap.
Our fixed price: £2,800 +VAT
For a flat £2,800 +VAT we carry out the full repair:
- New wet belt and oil pump components
- Complete clean-out of shed belt debris
- Fresh, correct-spec oil and filter
- All parts and labour
- Nationwide collection of your van included
No surprise add-ons, no "while we're in there" upsell — one fixed price you see before you book.
The catch: time matters
The £2,800 repair only works if you act before the oil-starvation damages the engine. Know the symptoms, stop driving, and get it booked. Every day you wait risks pushing your van from a £2,800 repair into a £5,000+ engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do Ford dealers quote £5,000 or more for a wet belt?
Dealers usually replace the entire engine rather than repair the wet belt and oil pump. A new or reconditioned engine plus fitting runs to £5,000–£8,500. The actual repair is far cheaper.
What does your £2,800 wet belt repair include?
A flat £2,800 +VAT covers the new wet belt, oil pump components, a full engine clean-out to remove shed belt debris, fresh oil and filter, parts and labour. Nationwide collection is included.
Is a wet belt repair cheaper than a new engine?
Almost always, yes — provided you stop driving before the lack of oil pressure destroys the engine. Caught in time, a £2,800 repair replaces a £5,000+ engine swap.