About the 1.6 HDi / TDCi wet oil pump belt
The 1.6 HDi, sold by Ford as the 1.6 TDCi, was fitted to a huge range of cars from several manufacturers. It is listed in wet belt directories because of a belt that runs in oil inside the engine, separate from the main cambelt.
Because specification varies between versions and years, we confirm the exact engine from your registration and check the service history before recommending any work.
We confirm before we quote. Engine fitment varies between versions and years, and some use a chain or a conventional dry belt. Send us your registration and we’ll check exactly what your vehicle has before recommending any work.
Common problems
- Ageing internal belts and seals
- Oil contamination
- Unknown service history on older vehicles
Replacement interval
There is no single headline interval that covers every version of this engine. We check the service schedule and history for your exact vehicle before recommending any work.