2012 Ford Fiesta 1 25 Zetec Cambelt Replacement

2012 Ford Fiesta 1 25 Zetec Cambelt Replacement.
I thought while i have one of these engines out of the car it would be easy to show a camshaft drive belt replacement.

[@TimSter15]

I would not have been able to successfully change the timing belt, tensioner and water pump on my mk6 fez without this video. Alan - thank you for making this video and all your other videos (including that pesky crankshaft bolt heat gun trick!) They save me good money and allow me to get to know my fez better too! Subbed for sure!

[@ezredes19]

Was it similar to this engine in the video? I am about to change the timing belt on my fiesta mk6 1.4 and I was wondering is it roughly the same like in this video. Did you have any issu during the belt replacement? Thanks

[@TimSter15]

@@ezredes19 there's virtually no difference apart from size (I've heard that swapping the engines requires no further parts e.g. ECUs etc.) There's only one thing that got in my way heavily during the process; corrosion. If any of the fixings holding covers on are severely corroded as they were on mine, good luck to you getting them off. They're a real bugger! Additionally, ensure you have all the right tools including a heat gun to get the crankshaft bolt out and drive belt tools; the job takes a lot longer if you don't have them from the get go! See Alan's video for removing the crankshaft bolt.

[@ezredes19]

@@TimSter15 Thank you, your information already helped a lot! 👊

[@chrisg3875]

A little tip with the auxiliary belt, slacken and drop the alternator down, the belt will slide on very easily, then move the alternator back up and bolt it down, hassle-free

[@aleddavies770]

From my experience you end up stripping the long stud

[@89E8NiNjA]

Great way to thread the bolt

[@pyromaniac354]

@@89E8NiNjA yeah. If you're a amateur

[@89E8NiNjA]

@gfy everyone most people watching this are though 👌

[@smithsworld]

The best video i've found on Fiesta Cambelt replacement and I've looked at lots. Has guided me through my first cambelt replacement. 👍🏽

[@alan4x]

😁

[@craigmorrison3385]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. Massive help. Don't think I'd of gave it a go without watching this

[@alan4x]

Glad it helped

[@ashleyburnett134]

Great video as always! Little tip I found really handy on the auxiliary belt installation is to use the alternator. Take the top bolt nut and stud out and loosen the bottom 13mm bolt swing the alternator down and rout the belt round as you would, then push the alternator back up and put your stud bolt back in, so much easier and doesn’t damage the belt! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@lukeh7854]

Smart. 👉🏻😎

[@VanRobbinNdlovu]

Thanks i will definitely do that........smart move

[@ashleyburnett134]

@@VanRobbinNdlovu let me know if it worked for you

[@nihonkokusai]

The tool for it costs tenner 😂

[@ashleyburnett134]

@@nihonkokusai hahaha!!! That’s great man!!! Amazing! Good for you!!!

[@markallen2649]

Fantastic video....I've watched loads but this makes it so clear with engine being out of the car.

[@Shauno_]

Great video tackling the timing belt and water pump on my 1.6 zetec focus next weekend feeling confident after watching this.

[@JamesSmith-uv9og]

Most reliable engine ever

[@tinus411]

my 98 fiesta has the same engine, it is perfect, no leaks, etc i might change the belt a second time!

[@AC-db4ek]

how come a 10 yo engine had a worn head gasket leading to a engine replacement? Is that reliable?

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Thanks to this great video Alan I changed the cam belt on my 1.6 focus after seeing this! I do have the advantage of having a milwaukee m18 which I needed on its top setting of 1900nm to get the crank bolt off. Getting the stretch belt off I always put the lower alternator bolt loosely in then using a bar to pry the alternator across with the belt fully on then line up the top bolt and stud carefully! Job done. Much easier than the tool and I've never had an issue having had to do this a few times for different jobs. Honestly never thought I'd tryst myself with a cam belt on an interference engine buy as you say with the timing kit you can't do wrong

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

Down to earth great videos keep up the good work chap 👍

[@mac9192]

Loved the intro Alan 👍

[@marinusapeldoorn6631]

Thanks Alan. I have been looking forward to this video. Good to see you back. Greetings from NL

[@neilobusk]

something to watch while im having my tea...:) Thanks Alan...

[@richardfowler9901]

Drove a cab for near on 30 year .Relate to this show ,good at what u do .Brighton Hackney .

[@RumelM]

Mate, you're videos are the best on KZbin. Would love to see some VAG timing belt jobs, especially the newer engines. I don't know why, but I find your tutorials easy to follow. Great stuff! Cheers. PS. You should set up a Patreon account.

[@leonperry123]

I'm never going to change a belt. But I liked watching this video.

[@davytimmins3670]

Best one iv seen yet in how to change a belt 100%

[@Roadraceanorak]

Perfect timing,excuse the pun,I've to do the belt on my 1.6 zetec focus & its very similar to this,this video will be a great help

[@tonythompson4951]

Thanks Allan that’s the best explanation yet 🏆🏆🏆

[@mahmutalbayrak7097]

Thank you very much it's very helpful information for the people never done it before.

[@tarennullatamby9584]

Nice one Alan , very interesting , great tips , thanks

[@vladimirivashin4844]

Спасибо за классный фильм. Многие моменты становятся ясными когда учит Мастер на снятом моторе. Это настоящая Большая Школа!

[@jonsewell7330]

excellent video, im doing my timing belt on my 2009 1.25L fiesta zetec later today

[@culchiegarage6727]

Great video. Very well explained 👍.

[@jonathanmosqueda4417]

Muchas gracias por tan buen video. Eres muy amable al publicarlo

[@davidflashback]

For me the video is useful! You helped to smooth the exchange. Thanks! Hungary. 🍻

[@alan4x]

cheers david

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

I did this job about 2 weeks ago now. I was working on the VVT engine. I didn't remove the valve cover. I used the TDC pin and the flywheel holder that came in my tool kit. Also, I didn't have that rubber piece holding the upper timing cover on.

[@simonsmith6509]

Interesting video,never done one of these engines before but my new mk3 focus has one in,I got the garage to change the belt and pump before i bought it but its nice to see how the timing is done without timing marks,seems like an easier system although the keyless wheels mean that if you ever got a loose cam or crank bolt you'd be buggered.The garage cheaply didn't change the drive belt much to my dismay when it started slipping after a few months but it only took me 2 attempts on my own to fit a new one using the cable tie method to hold the belt on the crank whilst turning.Thanks.Monica's a babe but she doesn't have many acting skills,lol I would have liked to have seen you repair the engine !!!

[@frundlemud]

Decent video well explained. I love the humor.

[@maddoxgaming8310]

Stretch belt is the most fun part :) I use the tool that fits on the water pump, I've killed so many new drivebelts, alternator cuts the belt sometimes

[@mrbeancounter90]

Henry VIII wants royalties for the ice cream van playing Greensleeves in the background.

[@alan4x]

🤣lol

[@andymacaulay9596]

Thanks for the video,very very helpful excellent reference tool when i did the timing belt on my fiesta 4/1/22 . Cheers

[@Elconbrioso]

Andy, for the record, did you do it - engine out - engine in up on a lift - engine in on the floor ? My engine's in situ and I have no lift. I'm thinking that if I had to do it on the floor, I'd be getting in a state trying to get leverage on the crank bolt etc. (I'm no longer a young man or a middle-aged man, but the other type) . Also, silly question coming up, does the AC compressor have to come off ? ; if it does, what happens with the escaping gas?

[@andymacaulay9596]

@@Elconbrioso hi there, I carried out the cambelt replacement with the engine still in the car. I had to remove the coolant tank(drain the radiator first) Remove the top engine mount sited under the coolant tank,and remove the alternator and starter motor. I had the car up on axle stands and the engine supported on a trolley jack. I used a flywheel locking tool to hold the engine at TDC I used a 2ft long breaker bar and impact rated sockets to loosen the crank nut. An impact wrench would be easier and are availible from tool hire shops for reasonable cost. I bought the flywheel locking tool and the cam and crankshaft locking kit from machine mart. All the torque wrench settings are availible on line as well Good luck

[@Elconbrioso]

Thanks for that info ......I'm making plans

[@paulrobinson7881]

great video Alan thankyou

[@ChristopherWoods]

I LOVE how you and Monica properly ham it up on camera. But I'm not sure she actually expected to get watered :D One day she's going to seriously exact her revenge. I'd hide the used oil drum...

[@kieranpower5916]

hi your video has help me out big time, thanks des,

[@kevinloughran4387]

Thank you for this video!

[@brianfearn4246]

Absolutely fabulous.

[@johnlinden1805]

Brilliant video all the best

[@alan4x]

thank you

[@Scottishscruffybiker]

Great video buddy. What length was your timing pin ?

[@miketawana3314]

dad is funny, at the same time awesome video....

[@sandyande]

Stuff the champions league, this is better, a timing belt on a Ford cheers Al

[@sciroccomods]

I did a 1.4 fiesta yesterday, thank god im back on vw tdi next week.

[@tipptop9]

I wholeheartedly agree. Just finished doing one of these and can't wait to get back to vag!

[@juanpimentelgermanpimentel3275]

Excelente información felicidades

[@flemmingstryg9199]

Thanks Alan. You just saved me 400 £.

[@patrickpanhuysen9618]

So easy to do on the workbench. Different story with engine in car. Had to fabricate tool for pulling the locked pulley from crankshaft near the framerail and another tool to lock the remounted pulley for tightening after the belt change. Crank locking pinhole is obstructed by steeringpump, rack and driveshaft.

[@marksimpson5218]

As you said, a lot harder when the engine is in the car.

[@100of1000]

Best complete tutorial ;-)

[@alan4x]

thanks👍

[@crzycrg]

This answered so many questions I had. Working on a 1.4 duratec engine and the timing bar doesn't sit in the camshafts cleanly (before I've undone anything) and I couldn't find an answer for that anywhere. This makes my life much easier!

[@culchiegarage6727]

Very informative video lad 👍.

[@alan4x]

cheers culchie

[@user-yu3nj2ly8h]

@@alan4xLocking tool for crankshaft OE (303-748), or (303-507)

[@medaminfatma5928]

Nice and interesting video, thank you

[@adamkuska3289]

Dobra robota! Pozdrawiam.

[@mikekelly4222]

Brilliant mechanic. Monica is not too bad either...

[@goldeneyes12061977]

nice job! thanks

[@darrenmeears4667]

Those hanging baskets are nearly as beautiful as Monika 😍👀💞👍👌

[@thegearknob7161]

I've got two of these that i'll have to do in the year. One has a serious coolant leak (either head gasket or water pump), the other is still on its original belt from 1998 so needs changing. I hate the stretch belts too. Thankfully the older car doesnt have one, but the later (2001) car does unfortunately.

[@galvao2973]

thank you bro you saved me

[@ilfordino-fordfiestatutori8725]

Hi Alan, I have a question for you. A couple of months ago I did the timing belt on my Fiesta (1.4 duratec engine, mostly the same of the one in the video) and obviously the crank pulley is starting to disintegrate and it'll need replacement at some point. I was wondering if the camshaft locking bar is sufficient to hold the engine timing because, if I recall correctly, the crank gear once the pulley is removed spins freely. Thank you!

[@phlanks]

These are my favourite cam belts to change! I've done so many that I've experimented on the stretchy belts you can put the belt on all the pulleys and start to run it on the top of the crank pulley but actually turn the engine backwards (yes I know that's not advised) but it makes fitting the auxiliary belt so much easier you don't even need to wedge any tools in that might damage it and it doesn't try to fall off the pulleys while turning just guide it with your other hand and it practically falls on :-D

[@nigelmitchell351]

Taking the piss.?...😏

[@phlanks]

@@nigelmitchell351 nope I've done hundreds of cam belts on various engines over the years but the majority on these engines. The chain driven engines with stretchy belts fitted to some focus' and mondeo's are more tricky I admit!

[@angelohank6829]

i know Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@terrybishop4651]

@Angelo Hank instablaster :)

[@angelohank6829]

@Terry Bishop I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@petelattimer6808]

not sure if it still applies on the newer versions but when the 1.25 engines came out they used to say that the tappets needed checked/adjusted at 90k miles/9 years, but cam belt at 100k miles/10 years, but to set tappets (theyre a shim system) you had to remove the cams! also the reason there are so many bolts in the timing belt cover is to prevent dirt/water etc contaminating the belt and the belt breaking prematurely.

[@GurnamG1]

Hi Alan Love your videos and tips. Thank you. Wanting to change a fan belt on a Ford Fiesta 1.4, 2010. Not sure how to get the belt on all the pulleys or if I should buy a special tool. Any tips or a video please? Thanks

[@battfinkz]

My missus has a 1l ecoboost, same thing. Coolant leak, they tried loads of things to fix it, water pump to all sorts, eventually cracked head. New engine with 11k on it, finance paid for it though as hadn't had the car 6 months.

[@theyellow8834]

Perfect tutorial

[@alan4x]

cheers the yellow

[@drarenimohamed4049]

Very quick.

[@billywhizz98]

Good advice on changing the rocker box gasket it’s false economy not too

[@frednetherlands887]

Thank you!

[@trickytricky100]

Thanks very helpful 👍 Can I ask I have a 1.4 petrol, I see you didn't place a driver in the 1st plug hole, to check to top of the pistion. Or is it just a case of leveling the 2 back slots up on the came shaft with checking top centre of the 1 pistion ? Advice please on this. Thanks

[@kieranpower5916]

good video help me out big time thanks,

[@alan4x]

thanks kieran

[@steamhammer2k]

Always use a new OEM valve cover gaskett, anything else just leaks i find. The OEM part seems to be slightly thicker and more spongy when compressed.

[@mcqueenfanman]

This engine is like the Focus 2.0 l that they sold in the states around 2000 to 2005. I seem to remember the cams had a torx bolt holding the cam pulleys tight.

[@maddoxgaming8310]

Yea your right about the cam pulleys having Torx bolts, If i remember right the crank shaft actually has a keyway on it too!

[@ianwindley70]

The gorgeous Miss M 😍 ❤

[@Robyrama76]

Ciao Alan buon ferragosto 😅😅

[@Seatcordob]

Thank you man

[@alan4x]

cheers hassan

[@nsoper19]

This ford engine is actually quite a bit more fiddly than the VAG engines I normally work on. But the extra complexity is mostly helpful to the mechanic.

[@pires53]

Hello, Thank a lot for the excellent lesson in how to fit the timing chain. I by mistake turn the crankshaft without the main bolt attached. So I miss the timing. I forgot this timing procedure and turn the engine by hand whit a bit efort until it turns. Then again until a bit efort and freely again. Dummy me. Then I read the manual carefuly and insert the timing pin on the slot on the rear engine until the crankshat hit it. Put the iron bar on the slots of the camshafts. Mount all, turn the engine two turns and the timing marks are OK. But there is a starnhe thing. The engine has no compression and wont start. Is tere any possibility to have damaged the valves while turning by hand out of timing?

[@toyotoe3732]

Thank you

[@4YouWHOyou]

I always tighten crankshaft bolt first. Because otherwise when cam sprocets are done and i tighten botom bolt with specs (i guess it was 25 nm and 70degrese). The force i use to tighten the bolt makes camsafts move a little and it bend upper lock timing.

[@niftyfifty3304]

Next time make sure monicas wearing a thin white tshirt

[@paulgriffiths6344]

Hsve you seen the video where Monica's in her dhorts? WOW!!!

[@niftyfifty3304]

Paul Griffiths yip

[@paulgriffiths6344]

@@niftyfifty3304 say no more.

[@niftyfifty3304]

Paul Griffiths i aint saying no more just thinking hard

[@t5jerry]

DISGUSTING THOUGHTS !!!!!!! we want her topless 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@leemcguinness7326]

Hi Alan can I just ask , are the mk5 a good car. As I’m thinking of one as a taxi around Aberystwyth. Many thanks

[@mishokorlov]

Stretch belt is very easy to put with water pump pulley only one bolt installed at first then roll it until belt in place then screw 3 other bolts. Regards

[@stephenkelly5642]

Hi Alan. Have you got a video on removing a cambelt on a ford fiesta 2017 1.5 diesel. Many thanks.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Are you using the gun against the camshaft locking bar at 21:15 as you've removed the locking pin? I didn't think you could do that I.e. use both locking tools.

[@apassionfortangling3671]

I think somebody has probably already said this but if you take the top bolt and stud out of the alternator when you loosen the bottom bolt the belt should go slack as the alternator swings away. 👍

[@alan4x]

yes good point

[@Stop..carry-on]

(Re timing belt) a 90 degree twist is the same for setting band saw blades on the old wadkin industrial saws .same premise

[@skipclinghan9241]

Good practice to change waterpump ,comes in kit

[@johnkelly2902]

Hi Alan, great vid, thanks. Could you tell me roughly how much I would expect to pay for this belt, water pump and tensioner replacement? Mine may need doing soon, and DIY may not be an option for me. Many thanks.

[@bennoben1653]

Great video mate , thanks for sharing 👍Nice office girl 😘

[@Vanadeo]

Someone did this for me and it was out by 2 teeth :O .. I had this sorted asap, but I think it might have done some damage to the valves cos it seems to be running a little rough. I got power back and it's not stinking of petrol any more from the exhaust, but it does sound a bit raspier than I seem to recall.

[@t5jerry]

what`s the brand of those black gloves al, are they better than the orange "tiger brand" or have you not tried those ?????

[@abderrahimhaddanitankioupr9367]

THANKIOU

[@CarFocused]

What sort of Labour charge are we talking for this job with the engine in the car?

[@sinner_8779]

Hy Allan, one question pls. I have a 1.8 tdci mondeo,and it starts hard when the engine its is hot, no problems when its cold. I changed fuel filter ,and its ok ,noting wrong whidt fuel pump, no smoke at all,but it has this problem that it bugers me. Can u give me an advise pls? Thank you!

[@scumbag373]

Steve's Garage "It's wet tee shirt time!" lol

[@shanebrookes1878]

Allan got same car and crank bolt is solid!!! Any advice!

[@senseihai6699]

Very good video explaining, but in the ford fiesta 1.25 u have to use the n.303-748 pin for timing .

[@user-yu3nj2ly8h]

Are you sure

[@user-yu3nj2ly8h]

Big pin or little pin must to use

[@aleddavies770]

I don't understand when you lock the crank with the pin but you turn the cams with the spanner to get the bar in

[@gernotskupin8472]

Dankeschön!

[@vijaywaingankar8352]

Good.job.sir❤

[@Noahmaelkekoo]

thank god my mondeo from 06 has a chain :D

[@kubak7317]

Hello Alan. I need your help please. My mondeo mk5 2.0 tdci 2015 85k miles are overheating last week in Thursday while a normal way to home after work also stop blowing hot air is only cold. Temperature gauge going up and down and coolant missing cos is some leak underneath but i don't know where from. Do you know what is the cause maybe. Regards. Jacob

[@user-fn6bd7ho3i]

Does the valves from the 2.0 duratec fit in the 1.6 duratec. Eny info will be greatly appreciated.

[@dwarner8651]

Hi m8, would this be the same procedure for a 1.6 petrol fiesta s?