Wet timing belts are used by a couple of carmakers – Ford and PSA (now Stellantis). They officially have long service change times, but more recently those renewal mileages have been reduced because some timing belts are failing earlier than intended. For those that own a vehicle with a wet belt system, the advice is to renew the belt(s) before the recommended schedule. Follow us as we renew a belt on a Peugeot 208 1.2. Also, in the September 2024 issue we show you how to change droplinks on a Hyundai Santa Fe; fit new pads/discs to a Porsche Cayman; and refresh the gearbox oil on our project VW Caravelle DSG.

Wet timing belts are used by a couple of carmakers – Ford and PSA (now Stellantis). They officially have long service change times, but more recently those renewal mileages have been reduced because some timing belts are failing earlier than intended. For those that own a vehicle with a wet belt system, the advice is to renew the belt(s) bef....