Cambelt snapped ! Repair or replace only one way to find out ???

Back from my working holiday and totally back in the thick of it, Vw lt35 2.5tdi with a snapped cambelt first in line
Engine change or and engine save ??

[@recreativesigns4571]

Well we’re all now waiting to see you work on that, that, that, that and that plus the others around your yard. Keep up the great work Al and Fudgey.

[@documentaryonawasp]

Brilliant stuff! First time ive found a video explaining adjusting the timing whilst plugged into the diagnostics. Cheers

[@vernonmatthews181]

That VW looked very respectable once put back together with its grill & bumper back after engine transplanted 😊

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Hi Al, loved the video, I laughed like a mad man and got told off by nurses like a little school boy lol. I haven't forgotten you buddy iv just been rather poorly and been receiving treatment. As soon as I am able I will be in touch. Cheers, John 👍🙂👍

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Not a worry at all fella some things are much more important, hope your doing well Al 👍

[@recreativesigns4571]

Here we go. Been waiting for the latest episode.

[@geordiepiper2615]

Al 6D diesels best show on earth

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Cheers mucker 👍

[@johnshaw4140]

Well done chapz , another happy customer

[@bigerch85]

Ruddy quality content fellas . Been a mechanic 25 years.wife thinks I'm mental watching a couple of blokes sort an old van in my spare time ! It's in our blood ,can't stay away from the bloomin things.

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Lol don’t worry it’s exactly the same here !! 👍

[@TylerRyanCarter]

@@6DDIESELSDorset could you fit one in my LT35 timing belt snapped 😢

[@nigelhabgood-hk7bv]

As always great to watch and informative. Keep it up we all enjoy our 30 mins a week with AL and Fudge.

[@david180361]

Cool video must be very satisfying when job is finished.

[@GordonPaterson-fc8du]

that makes my day when i see you and fudge up to making some thing go keep up the good work

[@jonbell2305]

Good to see you back in rainy England 👍 Great video 👍

[@johnmclaughlin1946]

LT'S for LIFE

[@andrewentwistle515]

Great work done by Al and Fudge another VW LT35 back out on the road again. I look forward to seeing the next episode.

[@marcperrett662]

that,ll teach you to have extended holidays enjoying yourself ,back to work on that,that,that and that 😁

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi 👋🏻 Al and Fudgey 😊 It’s fantastic seeing a couple of guys messing about in a yard fixing things 👍🏻 But most of all the information is priceless from big Al 🤩

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Cheers mucker 👍

[@Ireland-bc2gx]

Great video lads for sarasota Florida 👍

[@johnfreemantle3881]

Nice to see you back al

[@terryatkinson3182]

2 best buddies working in harmony 👍🇮🇪

[@dannyharty3656]

Great to see you back by the way good evening from limerick Ireland

[@simonking7164]

Great stuff Al..

[@KurttankT]

Like your new sponsor 😁

[@mikeburnitt403]

i bet that clattered when the belt let go, shame about the minibus but many others will live on because of its sacrifice, another entertaining video, thanks Al.

[@LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise]

Yesss a new episode 🙂 Hope you had a nice holiday 🙂

[@bettyourcampervan]

Always worth the wait sir 🎩 another ace video 👍

[@DecalCentralUK]

Good to see you both again Al, cracking video as always, take care mate

[@barrypowell5108]

Good to see you back Al been missing your videos

[@Kevmac332]

Fantastic content, Alan... what a character.... keep up the great work 👍

[@AMGMANIAC]

I was doing a job at the morgue in Sixpenny Handley for a few days week before last. I was going to pop in and say Hi but realised you were away. Lovely quiet place, dead where I was working 😉

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Ah yes Dick the box’es up the top of the village, kettles always on if your passing 👍

[@anthonymillar6183]

Nice work al 👍

[@thetribejamiemcgee8559]

recently went to calais, thought ill check my kia's headlights for the trick u said, and blow me they swap to leftyy hookky,,,!!! thanks for the info, ho knew

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

A please 👍

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Great work AL and Fudge very informative video really interesting

[@pauldixon3677]

Had 2 x LT35's Great vans with good engines IF you look after them! Great video Al. Hope you had a lovely holiday. Looking forward to seeing videos on that that and that.

[@martynfilmer8177]

Great video Al 🎉

[@michaelkeen5010]

Great work, thank you.👍

[@waynesarahburns3871]

Makes me want to get the LT over to you for all the rusty bits! Still undecided 🤦😅

[@user-kz2rx8yu2f]

Love it big man

[@tommiekinsella5027]

Much much better the lights well 👍👍👍👍👍👍 done

[@raymondpearce5245]

As always great video guys good

[@gravydavy4188]

I was hoping you'd put a video up whilst I'm on holiday in Dorset. 😊 BTW you can say tosser, twice. 😂

[@sim6699]

Nice for fudge to be able spend time on an older and easier vehicle to work on.

[@tony-yp6qk]

Another great video has always al and fudgie 👍

[@alan4391]

nice job there al

[@icba4907]

Hoodie season is approaching fast, what you doing about it? Good to see you back from France 🇫🇷👍

[@G7IQJUK]

SAD really for sake of cam belt kit. IE change water pump belt & tenstioneer older stuff 50- 75.000 mile 4 , 5 years this would no t happen . STILL keeps u in work .

[@jacobmeijer1211]

We used to keep them around 55+ with new belts, they tend to retard when aging... did them with running engine, rotating the tensioner and idler, kind of a concentric...

[@twocvbloke]

There's something to be said for non-interference engines, like, no valve smashing if someone got lazy and didn't do the belt in time... :P

[@JohnHonda101]

Wondered where you'd gone.

[@zambotv8150]

All to common on the LT's unfortunately, that's why I moved to sprinters

[@anthonypert574]

This is the man who knows his stuff I'm guessing does he know if I can swap ujs on mercedes sprinter prop myself

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

You can but ! It’s not easy as they are one time fit and have no c clips . Engineering needed

[@thechod]

Still waiting for a battery company to sponsor you al

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Lol so are we !! You never know 👍

[@johnburns8010]

Another good un al are the 5 cylinder merc an Volkswagen lt 's the same engine? . The 5cyl sprinters I drove would show at least 110 . Loved driving them . The got a 4cly one that was limited to 72 ish😪. Think my 5cyl was on a V and my first 4 clyd on a X . Loved driving them 👌

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Sadly not the five cylinder merc is utterly indestructible and has a timing chain sadly the Vw had the rubbish rubber belt! But if you keep them up to date they go forever 👍

[@emilypulman7046]

Well guys awsome job what a team . Really interesting great attention to detail cant wait for the next video . Out of interest do you know of any mk1 renault master or messenger braking down your way ? All the best . Mark and Emily at Rooster Recovery

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

I’ve got some body panels off of a B120 sat here

[@emilypulman7046]

@@6DDIESELSDorset if I send you an email address would you be able to send a picture when you have a spare minute

[@roy2689]

Hi Al is the DS 150 suitable for the VW crafter as an all round diagnostic tool?

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

It’s not bad works up to 2016 as a copy unless you want to fork out the £1500-200 a year for a proper one 👍

[@roy2689]

👍@@6DDIESELSDorset

[@johnmclaughlin1946]

I just knackered my 2.8 .put new intercooler in it then accidentally to much oil now its goosed i could of cried . And cant get an engine anywhere in scotland

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Like gold dust!!! I’ve got some 131 parts but 158 complete engine are crazy to even find these days

[@johnmclaughlin1946]

@@6DDIESELSDorset one or two on ebay ,1600 pound then its that old will this engine be goosed also nitemare. I've not actually checked engine yet bit sounded like bottom end crunchy grindy sweetness

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

I’ve got cranks and pistons if needed it’ll be a cheaper way out 👍

[@johnmclaughlin1946]

@@6DDIESELSDorset how much rupees ?

[@frankbing1]

Crash bandicoot lol…

[@mandymoo7406]

Very enjoyabubble viewing

[@Patmac74]

Parkside ratchet????? Didn't even know they were a thing???????

[@Atty1958]

Yes lidl had them in about three months ago managed to get one good bit of kit 3/8with a 3/8to 1/2 adaptor. No battery bare tool have most of there 12volt tools

[@charlesallanstewart-kl2op]

Oh l didn't want to say anything but you get what you pay for if it's cheap it don't last , but l do feel sorry for you, but you are a Plonker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lliambunter]

Great stuff !