Honda

Published on 12 June 2026 at 07:43

Our Honda Wet Belt Replacement Process

Here's exactly what we do when your Honda comes in for a wet belt replacement:

  1. Pre-job inspection: We check for existing oil contamination, turbo condition, and any signs of damage before we start
  2. Main timing belt replacement: The primary wet timing belt, tensioner, and associated pulleys are all replaced with OE-specification parts
  3. Oil pump drive belt replacement: The secondary belt underneath is replaced at the same time — this is the step most garages skip
  4. Updated cam drive pulley fitted: Honda issued an updated cam pulley with an improved chamfer gap — we fit this as standard to extend belt life
  5. Full oil system flush: All old contaminated oil and belt debris is flushed out completely
  6. Oil strainer cleaned: The sump oil pick-up strainer is removed, inspected and cleaned — critical for preventing turbo failure
  7. Honda-spec oil and filter: Refilled with 0W-20 to the correct Honda specification
  8. All seals and gaskets replaced: Timing case seal kit and all one-use fixings replaced as per Honda specification
  9. Timing verified: Engine timing confirmed correct with diagnostic equipment before any test drive
  10. Final test and documentation: Full road test, diagnostic scan, and written service record issued
Why the full job matters: A Honda 1.0T that has had the belt replaced but not the strainer cleaned or the oil pump belt replaced is still at risk. We've seen cars come to us after a "wet belt service" elsewhere that were already showing turbo oil starvation symptoms. Do it properly once.

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