Stafford · Staffordshire · ST16 1UF
Staffordshire’s best-value wet belt specialist
AGR Performance replaces wet belts (timing belts that run in engine oil) from £800 + VAT for drivers in Stafford and across Staffordshire, plus car remapping and general car work, from our workshop at Unit 4, Aston Bank Farm, Stafford ST16 1UF.
A wet belt (or belt-in-oil) is a timing belt that runs inside the engine, bathed in engine oil, instead of running dry behind a plastic cover. It does the same job as any timing belt: it keeps the crankshaft and camshafts turning in perfect sync so the valves open and close at exactly the right moment.
Running in oil makes the belt quieter and helps efficiency, but it also means the belt's condition depends heavily on the oil around it. Over time the belt material can degrade. If fragments break away they can be carried round the engine and block the oil pick-up strainer, which can lead to low oil pressure. And if a timing belt fails outright on an interference engine, the pistons and valves can collide, causing serious engine damage.
That's why manufacturers specify replacement intervals by mileage and age, and why oil to the correct specification matters. Ford and Stellantis have both shortened their intervals since many of these cars were sold: the 1.2 PureTech is now 100,000 km (about 62,000 miles) or 6 years, and Ford's 2.0 EcoBlue vans 6 years or 100,000 miles. Give us your registration and we'll check the current figure for your car.
Wet belt replacement in Stafford: engines, intervals, symptoms and price →
The belt sits inside the engine and is lubricated by engine oil, so oil quality directly affects belt life.
Found on engines such as the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost, Ford 2.0 EcoBlue and the 1.2 PureTech used by Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Vauxhall.
Oil pressure or engine warning lights and unusual noises — though a belt can wear with no obvious symptoms.
The job can involve more than the belt: oil, filter and, on some engines, cleaning the sump and oil pick-up.
If your car has a wet belt and you don't know when it was last changed, get it checked. It's far cheaper than an engine rebuild.
Book a wet belt replacementWet belts are what we're known for, backed up by remapping and the everyday work that keeps your car on the road.
Replacement of timing belts that run in oil, carried out to the procedure for your engine, with the correct-spec oil.
ECU remapping to change how your engine delivers its power, on cars that are healthy and properly maintained.
The everyday jobs that keep your car safe and reliable.
Every modern engine is run by an engine control unit (ECU). Its software decides things like how much fuel is injected, how much boost a turbocharger makes and when the spark fires. Manufacturers set those values to suit many markets, fuels and conditions at once. A remap rewrites them for your car.
A Stage 1 remap is a software-only change for a standard engine. What it achieves depends on the engine, its condition and the map, so ask Alex what's realistic for your car before booking.
Stage 1 remap
From £250
Indicative price for a typical car. Call for a quote for yours.
Book a remapSpeak to Alex directly about your car and get a price for the job before any work starts.
07368 358943Every car is different, so these are starting prices. Give us your registration for an exact quote before any work starts.
Best value in StaffordshireWet belt replacement from £800 + VAT
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Wet belt (timing belt in oil) | |
| Wet belt replacementBelt-in-oil engines such as Ford 1.0 EcoBoost, Ford 2.0 EcoBlue and 1.2 PureTech. Exact quote depends on engine. | From £800 + VAT |
| Wet belt inspection / health checkBelt and oil condition check. | [PRICE_WET_BELT_INSPECT] |
| Performance & emissions | |
| Car remapping — Stage 1Software-only remap for a standard, healthy engine. | From £250 |
| DPF forced regenerationDiagnostic-led burn-off of a partly blocked diesel particulate filter. | From £120 |
| DPF clean (off-car)Filter removed, cleaned and refitted. | From £300 |
| General car work | |
| Interim serviceOil and filter change, fluid top-ups and safety checks. | From £140 |
| Full serviceInterim service plus air filter and a more detailed inspection. | From £175 |
| Major serviceFull service plus additional filters and items as scheduled. | From £235 |
| Front brake pads & discsPer axle, typical car. | From £275 |
| Clutch replacementTypical car; dual-mass flywheel extra if required. | From £580 |
| Cambelt (dry timing belt) replacementConventional belt outside the oil. | From £350 |
| Diagnostic checkFault code read and initial diagnosis. | From £65 |
| Pre-MOT checkInspection ahead of your MOT test. | From £40 |
| Labour rateFor work not listed above. | [PRICE_LABOUR_RATE] |
Our workshop is at Unit 4, Aston Bank Farm, Stafford ST16 1UF, beside the M6 on the western edge of Stafford. We replace wet belts for drivers from Stafford and right across Staffordshire, plus Wolverhampton and Telford.
Photos from wet belt jobs in our workshop at Aston Bank Farm, Stafford. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Pick a date and time that suits you and tell us about your car. We'll get back to you to confirm the booking and give you a price for your engine.
A wet belt is a timing belt (cambelt) that runs inside the engine, lubricated by the engine oil, instead of running dry behind a cover. It keeps the crankshaft and camshafts in time. It is also called a belt-in-oil, an oil-bath timing belt or a wet cambelt, and on some engines a second belt in the oil drives the oil pump.
The most common in the UK are the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost (earlier belt-driven version), the Ford 2.0 EcoBlue diesel in Transit, Transit Custom and Ranger, the Ford 1.1 Ti-VCT in the Mk8 Fiesta, and the 1.2 PureTech petrol in many Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Vauxhall models. Later chain-driven versions, such as every Ford Puma and PureTech engines badged Hybrid, do not have one. Call Alex on 07368 358943 with your registration and we will check.
By age or mileage, whichever comes first, and several manufacturers have shortened their intervals since these cars were sold. The 1.2 PureTech interval is now 100,000 km (about 62,000 miles) or 6 years. Ford cut the 2.0 EcoBlue van interval to 6 years or 100,000 miles in 2024, and in August 2026 Ford's US programme set 6 years or 100,000 miles for the earlier 1.0 EcoBoost. Check the current figure for your car by registration.
Common signs are an oil pressure warning light, an engine management light with camshaft or crankshaft timing fault codes, unusual engine noise and, on some PureTech engines, a hard brake pedal where belt debris affects the brake vacuum pump. A wet belt can also wear with no warning at all, which is why replacing it on time matters.
At AGR Performance, wet belt replacement starts from £800 + VAT (£960 including VAT at 20%). The exact price depends on the engine and on what we find when the sump comes off, so call Alex on 07368 358943 with your registration for a quote.
AGR Performance. Wet belt replacement at our Stafford workshop starts from £800 + VAT (£960 including VAT), with clear quotes before any work starts. Call Alex on 07368 358943 with your registration for an exact price.
It depends on the engine, because the job usually involves removing the sump to clean the oil pick-up as well as replacing the belt. We usually have your car for one to two days for a wet belt replacement. Alex will confirm timings when you book.
Sometimes. Stellantis offers extended cover on earlier 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech engines for timing belt degradation, up to 10 years or 112,000 miles under certain conditions, and Ford considers support for 1.0 EcoBoost wet belt degradation case by case. Both are handled through franchised dealers, so if your car could qualify, check with a dealer before booking any independent repair.
Car remapping, or ECU remapping, changes the software in your engine control unit that manages things such as fuelling, boost pressure on turbocharged engines and ignition timing. It can change how the car delivers power. Results depend on the vehicle and its condition.
A remap is a modification, so you should declare it to your insurer. It may also affect a manufacturer or extended warranty, so check your warranty terms before booking.
We're at Unit 4, Aston Bank Farm, Stafford ST16 1UF, beside the M6 on the western edge of Stafford. We look after drivers from Stafford and across Staffordshire, including Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cannock, Rugeley, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter, plus Wolverhampton and Telford.
Use the online booking form to choose a date and time, or call Alex on 07368 358943.
