Apologies for the hijack of the thread but mine doesn't seem to be getting any traction, but that is probs due to the title.
When I am asking for quotes I want to make sure that everything that is supposed to be done, gets done. So after looking around and doing some research, I've made a list of what people say needs to be done and just want to double check on here too.
I'll just make a list but please correct me if I have missed something and also named something wrong. It would be highly appreciated 🙏

• Genuine Ford Parts
   
• Timing Belt
• Oil Pump Belt
• Water Pump
• Tensioner & Bolt
• Timing Gear Cover Gasket Rear Water Pump Seal (Timing Cover Seal, Rubber Ring) (Between Cover and Block) - Struggled to find the name of this part.
• Crankshaft Pully Friction Washer
• Crankshaft Pully Oil Seal
• Crankshaft Pully Bolt
• Rocker Cover Gasket
   
• Clean Oil Pump Filter Gauze/Pickup
• Clean Sump & Timing Cover
   
• Clean Turbo Boost Pressure Filter (Solenoid?) (Apparently: Part Number 6C683) - Few people mentioned to clean this out whilst having access to it but I have struggled to find what it is called.

On 9/21/2024 at 9:42 AM, Stoichkov75 said:

Thanks guys - great feedback 

I checked with the garage and they were indeed intending to change the oil pump belt

Hello,

Just thought I'd provide an update in case anyone finds it useful. Had the job completed - *touch wood* - all seems fine about 6 weeks on. The garage did a great job. 

I thought - for the sake of a couple of emails - I'd apply to that Ecoboost goodwill support as I had FSH etc. To cut a long story short - your engine has to fail to be eligible! If you take pre-emptive action to avoid a potential catastrophe then that's on you. It's like a food recall but you have to have eaten the food and become ill in order to get your money back 😆

1 hour ago, Stoichkov75 said:

Just thought I'd provide an update in case anyone finds it useful. Had the job completed - *touch wood* - all seems fine about 6 weeks on. The garage did a great job. 

That's good news! Don't think you mentioned the garage in your earlier post? Might help others in your area. Was it: https://www.cedargarage.co.uk/project/ford-ecoboost-wet-belt-replacement/

1 hour ago, Stoichkov75 said:

To cut a long story short - your engine has to fail to be eligible!

I think that's logical, tbh. 

12 hours ago, Eric Bloodaxe said:

That's good news! Don't think you mentioned the garage in your earlier post? Might help others in your area. Was it: https://www.cedargarage.co.uk/project/ford-ecoboost-wet-belt-replacement/

I think that's logical, tbh. 

That's the garage I took it to. Hit and miss with them. As the mega fuse mistakenly blew the work took longer than booked, gave me a free courtesy car until fixed, and my final invoice was twice as long;

While I can't fault the timing belt job and the car runs well, there was about £1000 worth of extras added to the invoice the booking system tried to not let me avoid including repairs of a "weeping rear suspension", amongst other issues which my local garage later confirmed to be false.

I think I paid the extra £200 for the thermostat housing replacement (likely also a rip off given the engine was probably already out!) I just think they were trying to recoup the 2 days of extra labour.

On 12/9/2024 at 6:58 PM, Eric Bloodaxe said:

That's good news! Don't think you mentioned the garage in your earlier post? Might help others in your area. Was it: https://www.cedargarage.co.uk/project/ford-ecoboost-wet-belt-replacement/

I think that's logical, tbh. 

It was https://stanfordgarage.wixsite.com/stanfordgarage in Brighton - as above, they were very good.

I had the - unconnected in the end - engine light come on a day or two afterwards and they took it straight back in to diagnose

Bought my Fiesta Ecoboost 2 years ago, 2015 plate, only have learnt the wet belt and the so called 'ecoboom' in recent MOT. Mine is 92K now and Im uncomfortable every time driving it in thinking that there is a wet rubber belt in hot oil ........  

It was so shocking to me but what can I do. 

Anyone know a good place to go near Reading? I will appreacite it. 

20 hours ago, Yvonne0521 said:

Bought my Fiesta Ecoboost 2 years ago, 2015 plate, only have learnt the wet belt and the so called 'ecoboom' in recent MOT. Mine is 92K now and Im uncomfortable every time driving it in thinking that there is a wet rubber belt in hot oil ........  

It was so shocking to me but what can I do. 

Anyone know a good place to go near Reading? I will appreacite it. 

Done 50k on my 2013 and no problems whatsoever. Had the belt changed last year. As long as they use the right oil it should be fine . If you have service history you should see if it was changed . I think it's well due if it hasn't already been done.

21 hours ago, Yvonne0521 said:

Bought my Fiesta Ecoboost 2 years ago, 2015 plate, only have learnt the wet belt and the so called 'ecoboom' in recent MOT.

Sounds as if your car has been well looked after up till now if it has done 92k without issues, but now it is due it's scheduled cambelt change at 10 years (unless you can find proof it's been done) as Matt mentions. 

I don't think we've seen any specific recommendations near Reading on here, as yet, though there are local Ford dealers of course. Presumably your usual service/ MoT garage doesn't offer this.

On 9/23/2024 at 12:27 AM, Rob89 said:

Apologies for the hijack of the thread but mine doesn't seem to be getting any traction, but that is probs due to the title.
When I am asking for quotes I want to make sure that everything that is supposed to be done, gets done. So after looking around and doing some research, I've made a list of what people say needs to be done and just want to double check on here too.
I'll just make a list but please correct me if I have missed something and also named something wrong. It would be highly appreciated 🙏

• Genuine Ford Parts
   
• Timing Belt
• Oil Pump Belt
• Water Pump
• Tensioner & Bolt
• Timing Gear Cover Gasket Rear Water Pump Seal (Timing Cover Seal, Rubber Ring) (Between Cover and Block) - Struggled to find the name of this part.
• Crankshaft Pully Friction Washer
• Crankshaft Pully Oil Seal
• Crankshaft Pully Bolt
• Rocker Cover Gasket
   
• Clean Oil Pump Filter Gauze/Pickup
• Clean Sump & Timing Cover
   
• Clean Turbo Boost Pressure Filter (Solenoid?) (Apparently: Part Number 6C683) - Few people mentioned to clean this out whilst having access to it but I have struggled to find what it is called.

Really interesting thread. My son is buying a used focus, was aware the belt will need to be replaced (and I'm paying for it!) 

Can anyone recommend someone in East London or Essex area. I did get a quote from a local ford dealership £2540 didn't release it was so expensive when I agreed to help him out. 

I've just googled it for you and found these guys...???

Ford Wet-Belt Replacement - Essex Motor Service Ltd

Ok so just had sons Focus wet belt changed (new water pump, pulleys and all the other valves etc etc plus new NGK plugs). Cost in total was £840 in total. Was able to drop of at his place on Sunday and was ready for pick up on Tuesday. Excellent communications by Matt, kept me up to date, sent whats app videos of what he did, gave me back old parts. Didn't even have to chase him up. So far i can't fault him! Please use him if near by for you, always happy to give my money to the small guy.

Hope this helps someone out

https://www.mcrautomotive.co.uk/

4 minutes ago, aclexus said:

Focus wet belt changed (new water pump, pulleys and all the other valves etc etc plus new NGK plugs). Cost in total was £840 in total.

My God !!!

Poor bloke is working for free. That is one of the cheapest prices seen, and it included new plugs. I hope you gave him a good tip 😉

21 minutes ago, unofix said:

That is one of the cheapest prices seen,

If nothing else is required, special offer price on the website is only £650 for just the belts and associated work!

21 minutes ago, unofix said:

That is one of the cheapest prices seen,

If nothing else is required, special offer price on the website is only £650 for just the belts and associated work!

So good I wrote it twice! 😀 (Actually, Broadband at our caravan park is acting up as usual!)

3 hours ago, Eric Bloodaxe said:

So good I wrote it twice! 😀 (Actually, Broadband at our caravan park is acting up as usual!)

It's dark....shouldn't you be out nicking railway cable or something ??? 😁😁

Lol, not that sort of caravan park!

On 10/18/2023 at 4:46 PM, mjt said:

If you have the time I'd recommend you do a search for Ecoboost problems on the Forum and read the many threads. The 1.0L Ecoboost is not one of Fords finest moments. Unless the service requirements are strictly adhered to, using the specified oil and avoiding engine flushes, the wetbelt will degrade and block the oil pump strainer. At that point it's game over.

You speak of 'not one of Ford's finest moments' However, not just one, but most Ford models, with the exception of all-electric and some hybrid/plug-in hybrid versions, offer EcoBoost engines. This includes popular models like the Fiesta, Focus, Puma, Kuga, and EcoSport, as well as larger vehicles like the F-150, Explorer, and Expedition. 

Hello Robot789,

Has that bit of AI nonsense anything to do with the subject of the thread ? Or were just compelled by some algorithm to randomly join the FOC and post AI hogwash ?

@Rob789