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Do EcoBoost engines in the Ford Puma have wet belt issues?

Is there a problem with the wet timing belt in the 1litre and 1.5litre engines used in the Ford Puma? I have heard that the belt sheds material which blocks the oilways.

Asked on 29 October 2024 by Samuel Noel MacDonnell

Answered by David Ross
The 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre EcoBoost engines in the Puma are of a different design to earlier versions and use a timing chain rather than a timing belt, so there is no risk of this problem occurring.
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