Oil pump belt
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I have just learned today about these engines having a wet belt I thought that was just Ford I’m on almost 110k won’t sleep at night now
Should the worst happen I gather if the engine is stopped soon enough it won’t be fatal as the timing won’t be affected?
Yeah, assuming your oil pressure light is working you should be fine. Do they ever break the belts?? They aren't under a tremendous pressure unlike a timing belt.
It's funny these wet belts on fords, I have yet to see any issues from them. Granted we don't really deal with vans, so I wonder if diesel vans are more common due to regens and lack of oil changes causing the belts to become contaminated. We see the eco boost petrols in the workshop daily and no issues.
Now, Peugeot/vauxhall wet belts we do see issues. Busy doing a wet belt on a Peugeot just now including cleaning the oil pick up of debris! Strangely they use a chain to drive the oil pump.
The oil pump drive carries a very low load compared to a camtrain wet belt, thus the belt has a far easier time.
I might sleep tonight now thanks
I saw a repair video recently and was surprised to find out our engines have wet belts. The repair was for leaky front main seal and they changed the wet belt while it was in bits.
I never knew nor have read about any issues in my 5 years of ownership so hopefully positive sign!
I never knew nor have read about any issues in my 5 years of ownership so hopefully positive sign!
Still no definitive word on actual inspect and replacement intervals then?
Might need a call / email to Volkswagen Head office then to find out?
Might need a call / email to Volkswagen Head office then to find out?
Reminds me of the early VW CR diesels that had a hex drive to the oil pump that regularly failed, causing instant loss of oil pressure and engine damage if not turned off quickly. It was a few pence to make no doubt, like a cut down piece of allen key.
I say bring back the 1.9PD!!
I say bring back the 1.9PD!!
