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Ford Wet Belts #18611833 07/25/23
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX Whiptail OP Campfire Tracker
OP Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX	It appears the 1.0L Ecoboost and some years of the 2.7L Ecoboost have "wet belts", meaning timing belts that are inside the engine and bathed in oil. I also read newer Honda Civics have them. Seems like a bad idea to me. Jump to 18:31. Quando omni flunkus moritati

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Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18612787 07/25/23
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,890 RAVENNA Joel/AK Campfire Tracker
Joel/AK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,890 RAVENNA	Why would you have a belt get oil on it? I'm not an engineer but the old school me thinks that's not the best. Would love to hear insight on this.

Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18612896 07/25/23
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,933 Likes: 2 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger
10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,933 Likes: 2 Missouri	Why a bad idea? If belt has teeth and drive pulleys have notches or teeth it should work fine. I get the oil and rubber could be a bad combination but I would think that they have worked on a compound that could withstand it. The engine he tore apart that had teeth off of the belt could have been hot a bunch killing the belt. Never know. Last edited by 10gaugemag; 07/25/23. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18613545 07/26/23
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Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383	1.0 Ecoboost is extremely problematic with regard to any issue., Don't put Honda engineering in the same sentence as Fords. I believe the belt on the 3.0 Duramax is a wet belt as well they are designed to go 130-150k before replacement.

Re: Ford Wet Belts 10gaugemag #18613825 07/26/23
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OP Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX	Originally Posted by 10gaugemag I get the oil and rubber could be a bad combination but I would think that they have worked on a compound that could withstand it. It appears they require special oil. I want a chain instead of a belt on anything inside the engine because a belt will fall apart and destroy the engine. A belt also requires more frequent replacement so I want easy access. Quando omni flunkus moritati

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Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18614010 07/26/23
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Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383	Originally Posted by Whiptail Originally Posted by 10gaugemag I get the oil and rubber could be a bad combination but I would think that they have worked on a compound that could withstand it. It appears they require special oil. I want a chain instead of a belt on anything inside the engine because a belt will fall apart and destroy the engine. A belt also requires more frequent replacement so I want easy access. ^^^^ the problem is a lot of companies build engines with timing chains that are cheap . Timing belts run quieter and that is their only advantage and they hold timing marks a little better until they don't .

Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18614335 07/26/23
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,933 Likes: 2 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger
10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,933 Likes: 2 Missouri	Originally Posted by Whiptail Originally Posted by 10gaugemag I get the oil and rubber could be a bad combination but I would think that they have worked on a compound that could withstand it. It appears they require special oil. I want a chain instead of a belt on anything inside the engine because a belt will fall apart and destroy the engine. A belt also requires more frequent replacement so I want easy access. I have seen chains come apart ruining the engine as well. Uncle got lucky on one and didn't bend any valves or knock holes in any pistons. Ford 302 in an F-150. Lucky dude there. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18616126 07/27/23
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,856 Likes: 4 Clinging to our God and Guns Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger
Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,856 Likes: 4 Clinging to our God and Guns	Everyone went chain. Then learned the plastic glides necessary were a problem. Electric actuated valves are the future. Less weight, no parasitic friction, infinite lift and duration to enhance performance at any load or rpm. Want a Jake Brake for your car? It could be programmed in. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18740776 09/08/23
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mnmarlin Campfire Member M Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 118	Pontiac did it in the early 60's with the OHC straight 6. I can only imagine belt technology has improved in 60 years.

Re: Ford Wet Belts mnmarlin #18740952 09/08/23
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OP Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX	Originally Posted by mnmarlin I can only imagine belt technology has improved in 60 years. Maybe not. Quando omni flunkus moritati

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Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18802202 09/29/23
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KevinLA Campfire Member K Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 229	Mustang GT 5.0 also use wet belt? NRA lifetime member

Re: Ford Wet Belts KevinLA #18803440 09/30/23
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OP Whiptail Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,842 Austin, TX	Originally Posted by KevinLA Mustang GT 5.0 also use wet belt? Yes, I think between 2018-2023 they have a wet belt for the oil pump. I really want to buy an F150 with a 5.0 but this has me hesitating. Quando omni flunkus moritati

Re: Ford Wet Belts Whiptail #18849884 10/17/23
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tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip	Originally Posted by Whiptail Originally Posted by KevinLA Mustang GT 5.0 also use wet belt? Yes, I think between 2018-2023 they have a wet belt for the oil pump. I really want to buy an F150 with a 5.0 but this has me hesitating. If this is what hangs you up from buying a vehicle you might as well buy good shoes. Camp is where you make it.

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