FORD FOCUS 1.0 ECOBOOST WETBELT REPLACEMENT!!!! I WAS EXPECTING THIS TO BE WORSE THAN IT WAS....

[@shifty277]

Thumbs up, not bored of the wet belt stuff - they will come in different models and different mileages and maintenance - good for comparison - there's a lot of wariness of anyone buying a 1.0 ecoboost who are on the net researching a new car purchase. Thanks for taking the time to film your work and edit and upload!

[@Finglesham]

Wariness? They would not buy one. I bought a 2017 Focus this April but it was a 150TDCI so a conventional 10 year belt change, but no due yet..

[@shifty277]

@@Finglesham Yep, but for people that are in and around ULEZ zones buying a 2018 and onwards deisel might not be in the price range... Hence people may be looking at say 2012-2016 petrols... The diesel 1.5 turbo sounds like a great engine, how has it been since your ownership?

[@Finglesham]

@@shifty277 It is Euro 6 and the 2.0 litre diesel turbo and I bought it from High Peak but it had covered 44500 miles as in lock-down it had been off the road entirely. Good service history originally registered to Ford and sold on a year later. The owner traded it in to a Kia dealer for a new car and it not a car they wanted to retail so off to the next level of dealer down. Not cheap though.

[@starsailor49]

Ford should have put an inspection plug in the sump to check the oil pickup.

[@bazmeredith]

Or smaller sump like the PSA, which would save a lot of faff removing the cat

[@simonbailey2151]

I was going to ask you that, Baz. Having done so many of these, and it looks an absolute swine of a job, what should the designers have done differently to make the job easier? Obviously an undertray for the Fiesta would have been a start, but did they miss anything obvious?

[@someone7507]

​@@simonbailey2151, Ford made a little improvement by using a timing chain, and rotating the cyl. head. So on the latest 1.0ecoboost revision, the sump can be dropped without having to remove the exhaust pipe. Of course the oil pump belt is still there, so when the time comes to change it, this long job is still there.

[@ronaldprestage8563]

Great video as always baz i enjoy watching you do these wet belts you are the wet belt king ,

[@marktelfer6654]

Yes, you do a lot of them, but like you say, it might be the same job, but everyone that you do comes with there own difficulties, snapped bolts siezed bolts etc. Keep them coming is what I say. 💪👍

[@tomcurran65]

I will keep watching these learning from every one done. I like to see the state of the belt, sump, and oil pick up versus the mileage. It's great info, giving us an idea of the lifespan of a belt. A clean pick up looks like the car had regular oil changes, but the deterioration of the belt seems to tie in with the mileage. Great data. Thanks Baz

[@shifty277]

Agreed with everything you have said. For me it's the amount of oil changes up to the 60k mark for example - are we talking silly 4 x 15k long life oils from the manufacturer or more sensible 8 x 7.5k oil changes.

[@jimbojombo4464]

Baz seriously your channel is the nuts I wish you all the best with it have a great weekend 👍

[@MrUnderwurlde]

Currently in the middle of this job on my son's fiesta. 2014 with 77k miles. Air compressor and cat bolts came off without issue but one bolt on the exhaust wouldn't budge. Tried drilling but my drill bit hardly made an impression. Resorted to a dremel to cut it off from behind. The torque multiplier made light work of the crank bolt (cheap Chinese versio). I did have issues getting the front cover back on...I was following the ford manual Torque specs which call for a funal torqu of 15nm +90° but obe if the bolts snapped. Rather than risk any more snapping, I removed the cover and cleaned off the rtv. Got new bolts from local ford supplier. I wonder if Baz omits the final 90° to avoid shapping. Anyway, just put the crank pully back on and hope to button it up tomorrow and Saturday. Belt was showing signs of cracking and delamination and there were a few particles in the oil pickup. Hugh thanks to Baz for all the wet belt videos...i felt like an armchair professional and well versed, ready to tackle the job!

[@doriangrecu9467]

Hey there...which belt was on your engine, the 16mm or the 18mm?

[@MrUnderwurlde]

It was 16mm. From what I have seen, the 18mm was also used on cars built up to September 2013. My local ford parts supplier said they usually go with the 18mm if their system shows both. I'm not so sure though as the parts catalogue that calls for 18mm belts also has a different part number for the cam gears so I would stick to what is on the car. Great site for part catalogue is ssg.aisa. Put in your vin and you can view the entire parts catalogue.

[@MrUnderwurlde]

​@@doriangrecu946716mm

[@MrUnderwurlde]

​@@doriangrecu946716mm

[@MrUnderwurlde]

16mm

[@markaddy53]

great job as always lad keep it goin

[@gixxercorona]

Great job mate 🍻

[@waynebrinkley6284]

Great job as always Baz, yes you do alot of wet belts but im sre your followers are always interested in the milage and state of the pick up. Have you thought about trying to get some sort of 3d printed bolt holder for all your wet belt jobs?. Thanks Baz🤙🤙

[@bazmeredith]

I have thought yes buddy also looked into getting a 3d printer to make my own stuff

[@Jimmybo1000]

great video as usual , you truly are the wet belt master with the amount of these you have done , would love to get mine booked in , emailed you a few weeks back , need to get it sent 🤙

[@shaunblakemore7150]

Nice one again Baz👍

[@someone7507]

Really looking forward to see an oil pump belt change on the revised 1.0. i am curios about the condition of both the belt and the timing chain.

[@doriangrecu9467]

Great video Baz, you can do these with your eyes closed now :) how can you identify which belt is in the engine (the 16mm or 18mm) you can tell by VIN or only after taking off the rocker cover?

[@zakshipley3250]

Should do a tool box tour baz 👍

[@bazmeredith]

I keep getting asked, maybe I'll do one one day

[@LatifMarof]

Hello from Luton I'm your subscriber I'm getting excited when you are doing mechanical for car

[@alexostafi2555]

I think it would be useful to film the old belt, to see if it was there are any cracks or damage sings, in the future. Nice job! 🤜🏻🤛🏻 In your experience, what is the correct milage to change the timing belt for 1l ecoboost?

[@yassinelhaddad7936]

Great job 💪🏻💪🏻

[@grogmonster4977]

My daughter has an 2018 Ford Ecoboost 1.0lit Turbo. The oil pump belt tensioner broke and shredded the oil pump belt teeth. I did the change myself, replaced the timing belt and oil pump belt. I did use the same oil pump as there was no gunk where the mesh was. Started the engine, it started, but it sounds like their is no oil getting to the engine. There is no engine oil light on either. What did I do wrong?...I'm guessing I should have replaced the oil pump but don't want to spend that much money $1000 Australian and find out that isn't the issue. Is there anything I can tick off before I buy it to see if it fixes the issue. Thank you in advance for any help.

[@leonardkashari4133]

in the mileage amounts, the timing belt is changed on the ford focus 1.0 2017 I have 170000 km

[@bak2earth711]

Love watching your vlogs , I am 65 and learning all the time thinking of doing my ecosport next year got 47000 on, change oil every year Castrol Magnatec , are all the torque wrench settings the same or do they varey from model to model . I find this riveting Keep up the good work , All the Best !

[@bazmeredith]

Torque wrench settings???

[@MrPARTAola]

Baz have you tryed wd-40 for the bolts instead...?

[@MrUnderwurlde]

@bazmeredith if you were half way through a wet belt job, just about to start putting it back together, and you found a small black oring on the ground, about 16mm in diameter, would you have any idea where it might have come from? There's a myriad of disconnected pipes but not sure which would use a 16mm oring....

[@bazmeredith]

There's no o rings really other than the one between timing cover and block

[@MrUnderwurlde]

​@bazmeredith Thanks Baz. I have that one covered. The one I found is much smaller, like a penny in size. Thought it might have fell out of one of the vacuum or coolant hoses but can't see anything obvious. Will be vacuum filling the coolant tomorrow. Will see how that goes!

[@enrobsorussell]

Just for information...what`s the price for the work done?

[@raygibbs9247]

Thank you for the video.

[@jonnysimmons6014]

Are the oil pump belts ever as cracked as the drive belt? Only as on newer engines they still have it…

[@bazmeredith]

Never seen an oil belt crack yet on these

[@D_Parky]

My oil pump belt snapped the other week, I think the oil belt tensioner failed first,

[@MrPARTAola]

Is there an upgrade for these belts to chain one?

[@davidsivills3599]

My 1.0 focus is due a belt change it's done 65000, can you tell me are the new wet belts improved from the original ones? I have been quoted from my local garage that i have used for years £950 for the amount of work involed i think thats a fair price.Massively more expensive than a conventional belt but it is what it is.

[@davidheslop2835]

Another good video Baz, had mine done a couple of months ago at 73000 miles and oil pump was fine, as I always service it myself using correct castrol oil. Can I ask do you not change the water pump at the same time? Always great to watch you video's.

[@hayd92]

What was the service history like on this one Baz?

[@bazmeredith]

I'm unaware of it buddy

[@wandango5913]

What’s the service frequency for the wet belt, got a fiesta here near Wrexham for you if required

[@mastercreative1]

video on oil/ fuel additives ?

[@tmaxted91]

Got mine coming up, it’s only done 35k but approaching 8 years. Worth risking?

[@MegaReddevil71]

Can u use the wider belt if the engine had the narrower one

[@bazmeredith]

I wouldn't like to say 100% because I've never looked into it, but I should find out

[@jonalowe]

Are you the only guy in the shop that does wet belts? You sure get a bunch of them.

[@bazmeredith]

​@@jonaloweI'm the only one that does all the big jobs buddy especially timing belts/chains

[@jonalowe]

​@bazmeredith That explains a lot. You seem to always get the difficult jobs. Now I know why.

[@spannermonkeyneath]

Doing one also 😊

[@raymondselley5747]

hi baz what oil would you recommend for my 1.2 2021 puretech wet belt. there is lots of conflicting comments. because it's started using oil after a cam belt change. I wish I could bring it to you to look after. thank you.

[@bathlanegarage9797]

taught you well my friend 👀

[@r20kg]

Hey, i just brought ford focus 1.0 2013. I will have service soon. I will be safe for some time? 😄 Greetings from Serbia

[@MrUnderwurlde]

@bazmeredith Help!! Just started the car after wetbelt change and it sounds very very sick. Ticks over but is pulsing and very tickity...any advise? Kind of Sounds like it's firing on one cylinder....

[@MrUnderwurlde]

All sorted. The throttle body connector was not fully seated. Fired into life once fixed. Time to take it for a spin....

[@AnthonyToth-t5v]

Sod the wet belt system Give me a proper dry cambelt or chain any day ford and Vauxhall have gone down the swanney without a paddle glad I did mechanics in the 70’s 80’s 90’s no way today too time consuming let people like you look after these poxy things lol 😂

[@cypeman8037]

Smoking man. 🚬

[@dcasteaux9181]

Timing belt/chain replacement on a small family car should not cost more than £450 including parts. I read that a wet belt replacement costs around £950. That’s simply poor design IMO.

[@isaactinacci4758]

watching you do these wet belts makes me feel sorry for you. I do atleast one PSA 1.2 wet belt a week & they really designed it well (except for being a wet belt) in terms of ease of access.

[@joeblowe7545]

The easiest way to avoid doing these kind of things is to not buy such tash.

[@AdamDitheridge]

These wet belts are such a stupid design.... I can say for certain, that I will never own a vehicle fitted with one....

[@harrysmith5353]

Yeah this is too much. Now this is just lazy. Are you a youtuber or a bloody machanic 😂

[@bazmeredith]

No money in mechanics, being good at one thing to make another thing grow

[@harrysmith5353]

@@bazmeredith to challenge yourself. You have the brains and skills. At this point you done this crap so many times you can get snips from the other 5 make a whole video out of the other 6 😂