Another Broken Timing Chain.....How Much Damage!!....Ford Mondeo Mk5 2L Diesel

Timing chain snapped and cracked the sprocket on the exhaust camshaft....despite the damage....no valves or rockers were broken.

[@guffermeister]

For those that don't want to wait unti the end of the video... was 289K miles on the clock. But another great video!

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

It's done well then to be fair

[@guffermeister]

Its not done too badly. They do seem to fail once past 250K to 275K. Chains do stretch a bit, bu it's the that guides do wear. Under normal usage, ie, non taxi etc then it would be considered fine for the life of the engine. It's a time consuming job to do, but probably something I'd be doing as a preventative job if it was a vehicle I intended to keep at 200K along with the belt, or separately at 250K. Allan has already stated in one of my other comments about this that they don't see it as worthwhile doing preventatvely on the taxi's as if the wheels aint turnin' it aint earning.

[@alan4x]

cheers michael😊

[@Charlie_Crown]

Ready for another 289K miles so

[@ianthomas8743]

did you find the 3missing sprocket teeth very interesting video I worked on Ford's in the 80s then a auto electrician on PSV

[@roscaroro382]

Another successfully repaired Mondeo. Alan is rocking! Hope the young mechanics out there are paying attention to your videos and take their notes, as such experts like Alan are rarely found. At least he is giving all the tips free of charge, for whom that wants to learn. Cheers, Alan!

[@alan4x]

thanks Rosca, appreciate it😊

[@mariusrosca85]

@@alan4x Hey, Alan. One question, are you familiar with the 1.8 TDCI MK4 engine? Do you know if there is any chain that need to be changed after high mileage of the car. Mine has 316k KM. The timing belt I already changed it, so no problem for that. Thanks!

[@alan4x]

@@mariusrosca85 hi , if your 1.8 tdci has a chain in the lower crankcase you do not need to replace it....it will literally outlive the car.....some 1.8 tdci engines I think between 2008-2010 had a wet timing belt in the lower crankcase which would fail so I would ask your ford parts department with your reg number to make sure you do have a chain in your engine.

[@mariusrosca85]

@@alan4x Hey, Alan. I lately checked with my Ford dealership I go to, in case of repairs, and they checked the reg no. and seems my car has a chain in the lower cranckcase. That is good, but they said that chain is connected to the high-pressure injection pump and should be preventively replaced, especially now when my car has almost 320k KM. But I don't understand which is the purpose of the timing belt. Isn't it also for driving the injection pump?! Or is this chain responsible for driving the pump? Maybe you may clarify me what's the role of that bottom chain, and also the timing belt, which parts are both driving when the engine is rotating. Thanks! P.S. Maybe in a separate video, you could explain this MK4 1.8 TDCI engine, as I have never seen on KZbin such an in-depth presentation.

[@alan4x]

@@mariusrosca85 hi, the chain connects the crankshaft to the high pressure fuel pump...the belt connects the high pressure fuel pump to the camshaft. the chain is a short thick double chain and will no doubt outlive your engine..its up to you but i have never had or heard of one of those chains breaking and we ran them as taxis for years with a lot more mileage than your car so i would leave the chain alone and just replace the belt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52ZXn2LftJ9h9k

[@marklittler784]

Always a pleasure to watch and especially seeing a Mondeo back on the road

[@alan4x]

thanks mark😊

[@alanparis7256]

And the broken bits of sprocket teeth and broken bits of chain ? Great vid. Keep up the good work

[@alan4x]

Great point..in the sump lol..they have gone down the cylinder head oil return channel..good job there is a fine filter on the oil pump pick up

[@imrosie1]

Alan you are a living haynes manual and I salute you sir, your videos cannot be matched, thank you for what you do and the knowledge you share with us.

[@2HellWUtube]

Alan, you are an absolute treasure for every owner of the Mk5.

[@alan4x]

thanks😊

[@jamesaamoore]

And MK4.5 .... Wondering how I can get hold of you to book mine in for a cam belt / water pump and whatever pulley is making a quiet whirring noise lol

[@ian260970]

Hi Alan you are a real knowledgeable guy and it baffles me how you know so much stuff about engines, keep up the good work and content, all the best from Wigan Lancs

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍ian, cheers

[@maovi7652]

Thank you for all knowledge what you shared. I feel confident when I attempt any repair and everything was spot on with your instructions :)

[@alan4x]

Glad to help, cheers MaoVi

[@miketherefurbisher8000]

Alan You have done it again fantastic teaching!!. We the car buying public or guinea pigs salute you sir. Thanks😇

[@alan4x]

lmao🤣thank you mike

[@banutudosie]

Hello Alan, Wonderfull lesson of mechanics. Thank you !

[@alan4x]

thanks banu

[@timhancock6626]

It's a brilliant video Allan as many garages would write off the car as not worth repairing, but when it's a workhorse that has to earn it's keep, and you have an inventory of cannibalised spares it makes complete sense to fix it. I enjoyed the video ! I did much the same on my tatty old Peugeot 304 when I was a penniless student. That was just worn cam lobes though that made the petrol engine sound like a diesel. I stuck a complete head on from a scrapyard, loads cheaper than a cam kit from Peugeot. I don't think the previous owner had heard of oil changes.

[@khalidacosta7133]

A day of labour and what... £500 in parts? To save a £4k car... makes sense to me!

[@alan4x]

cheers tim, yes its worth it but for some people who have to go to a garage the repair bill could be too much

[@patkelly7999]

Mighty job Alan, You take on all the nice jobs, fair play👌👍👍🙂

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍pat

[@williamwales6619]

yet another school day. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Excellent video. 🤓

[@alan4x]

thanks william

[@nigelwilliams7403]

A lot to think about there Alan, and a good result ! Cheers

[@alan4x]

thanks nigel

[@chrisnewell-7758]

Your work is a credit to you, as always

[@alan4x]

thanks chris😊

[@geraldharkness8830]

brilliant alam you are the best mate you give me hope that with that mondeo managing 289,00 and mine only done 95.000..it might see me out! THANKS alan!

[@alan4x]

lol, thanks gerald🤣

[@clutchdroptv4345]

I'm glad I found this channel I do like to see a Steve's taxi off the road it makes st.neots a little bit safer 😂🤣😂

[@alan4x]

lmao🤣we have had several instances of two taxi drivers revering into each other

[@barrycrosby8602]

Love watching these videos so interesting keep it up Alan

[@alan4x]

cheers barry

[@TheDaf95xf]

Fantastic job on the mondingo Alan 👍🏻

[@alan4x]

cheers stevie😊

[@mickramo498]

proper proper mechanic wow

[@alan4x]

cheers mick🤣😊

[@MarkWilson-qb5kr]

Great job Alan ,any chance of a quick video on showing us ,the paper trick on the oil cap , to show us a good one and a bad one please 😊

[@alan4x]

yes no problem...the way things are going that shouldn't be too long lol

[@Rs500nutter]

Great content as always and learn something new every day lol think it might have been a weak cast to split like that. I changed a set of rear coil springs on a mk1 ford kuga and the drivers side only lasted 3 months it totally snapped a link off with an almost perfect break 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alan4x]

cheers malcolm, yes lots of bad manufactured item these days

[@k1ckyscotland988]

You are the Messiah!. I should know,I've followed a few.

[@alan4x]

lol🤣

[@ingmarlindholm]

Superb job!! Thanks 👍

[@alan4x]

cheers ingmar

[@rickietatum4319]

another great video. cheers Alan.

[@alan4x]

thanks rickie

[@robbob2861]

When you own such a mondeo, you want to know and watch everything about it. Thank you again.

[@alan4x]

cheers rob

[@alankeane4059]

Seem like the timing chains start to go once the vehicle goes over about 250k Keep the videos coming always something to learn.

[@alan4x]

yes they do, best to replace the chain at 200k miles, cheers alan

[@alankeane4059]

Hi Alan how often should a Cambelt be replaced on the mk5 mines 5 years and 42k ? Alan

[@alan4x]

@@alankeane4059 the belt should be done at 125k miles....i would do it at 100k miles

[@bartoszk4812]

Great attention to detail Alan! 👍 I don't think there's any challenge that would beat you. Bit worrying the scale of failure considering those taxis receive good service, even despite the mileage.

[@khalidacosta7133]

If you owned a DW10CTED4 fitted to these MK5 Mondeo's or 508's, you'd be wise to change out the chain at 240k miles (second cambelt). That would be minimal cost in the long run. But it seems that engine chains only last 200k from all manufacturers now anyway, regardless of brand.

[@darkwaterblue]

@@khalidacosta7133 odd he never seemed to have these problems with the Mk4's I don't think.

[@davyarthurs]

@@darkwaterblue that’s because they are belt driven😄

[@darkwaterblue]

@@davyarthurs MK4 2.0 tdci is same cam chain set up afaik

[@davyarthurs]

@@darkwaterblue I’ll keep quiet😝🤣

[@daveast01]

Another good vid. Cheers buddy.

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍daveast

[@stephenkelly5642]

Fantastic job.

[@alan4x]

cheers stephen

[@marcb5328]

Great job Alan

[@alan4x]

thanks marc

[@lovepreetsinghhanjra1997]

Sir Your are all time great machine sir 🙏👌👍👍

[@alan4x]

thank you 😊

[@cristyliviu]

Great job!

[@alan4x]

Thanks 😊

[@alanross2790]

Great job mate.

[@alan4x]

cheers alan

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Another informative video.Well done doctor Howatt another four wheel patient cured and back on the road.

[@alan4x]

lol, cheers john

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Your welcome mate,lol.

[@stevienico452]

Alan, would this be the first time this chain has been replaced on this milage vehicle, if so it's done pretty well. Great video, really interesting 👍

[@alan4x]

yes that is the original chain although some do fail much earlier

[@markmoore6264]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Alan , what timing belt kit and waterpump do you recommend for this engine , genuine or OEM ? My 2.0tdci Focus is due soon.

[@keithavian8129]

The best timing belt I've found has been gates, but I'm sure others probably have other belts they recommend, a peugeot main dealer mechanic told me doesn't matter which make you buy as long as you avoid the cheap ones

[@alan4x]

cheers mark, i always use genuine kit from ford but gates arte the best aftermarket kit

[@charlenepoole8576]

Your a great mechanic 100% xxxxxx

[@alan4x]

thanks charlene, appreciate it

[@fordforever6814]

I hope ford sees these videos..... By the way Alan what's your opinion about the 1.5 tdci engine with 95ps?

[@robturner7945]

Great video as always. What about the bits that broke off? Are they floating around in there somewhere?

[@jeremylister89]

Wondering the same...

[@alan4x]

gone down the cylinder head oil return channel into the sump, lucky there is a fine gauze on the oil pump pick up lol

[@robturner7945]

@@alan4x Thanks for reply Alan. I never doubted you 😛

[@thomashorabin7554]

what a brilliant video well handy

[@barrygray8356]

Been to the moon and back not surprising

[@alan4x]

🤣

[@steveharrison1315]

Great vid love mechanical engineering 👍

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍steve

[@milandjukic3589]

Alan fantastic you smashed it )))) 🎉👊

[@alan4x]

cheers milan

[@hansweran4931]

Alan, speak you German? Du bist der beste Fordmechaniker. Mach weiter so.

[@alan4x]

lol🤣

[@mikementzer923]

In the end, everything is fine and the engine is not broken, it can go on for a long life. After a certain mileage, diesel engines need more attention: reducing drain spaces, cleaning before draining to remove metallic impurities, remetallizing additive, engine oil quality, removing the plastic cover from the top of the engine so that it evacuates heat better in summer, respects the heating times when starting, etc. all things preserve the life of the engine and keep you away from trouble.

[@alan4x]

yes this is true, cheers

[@paulfianatravels]

Brilliant video alan ...that's sum crack on that camshaft.. what's the timing chain replacement intervals

[@alan4x]

there is no timing chain replacement interval but i would suggest to replace it at 200k miles

[@chrisbell-pctechnician3784]

Another great video. See you on friday.

[@alan4x]

hi chris, yes thanks, will be waiting, see you friday

[@khennahsfarm2610]

@Chris Bell thank u sir for the Jack Daniel's 😉

[@mlze20]

I've just brought one of these Mondeo's on a 67 plate with only 51k on the clock and on a cold start there is a noticeable ticking noise that disappears within 5 minutes of driving, sure to say it will be going straight back to the dealer if it's a problem, but I was wondering Alan from your experience is this normal for these cars or could this also be the symptoms of a slack chain? The noise speeds up when I put my foot on the gas or drive away and then disappears when the engine is warm. Thanks

[@axores20]

289k and the engine sound's so sweet still. Amazing ☺️

[@alan4x]

cheers Nuno

[@mkasmr5444]

Is this the same engine as the newer mk3 Citroen dispatch’s / Peugeot experts ?

[@abuyadope6811]

Is this engine has a same timing belt as peugeot engine ew10a non turbo petrol sir?

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@alan4x]

cheers andrew

[@davidstokes6079]

Hi Alan, With this type of rocker, do they break before valves are damaged should a timing belt or chain break? Also does the mark 4 have the same type of rocker? I'm in Australia & have a mark 4 & find your videos very informative. As they're not as common here as the UK, the videos have given me an education on what a problem might be & not getting the wrong diagnosis, for example the dpf/fuel vapouriser. Thanks for the videos

[@alan4x]

hi david, yes the mk4 has the same setup...the rockers are designed to break in the middle to save any valve damage..i have had many broken rockers but never a bent valve..which is good, cheers david

[@baloght233]

@@alan4x Hi Alan! And what happens with the piston? No damage?

[@alan4x]

@@baloght233 no, as the valves do not get damaged the pistons will not be damaged

[@baloght233]

@@alan4x thank you for your answer and your video. I have an s-max, with 90000 km (56k m), i owned the car from new. One week ago, the timing belt snapped in the highway. My mechanics changed all rocket, chain, belt, camshaft etc… the car started, i hope, everything will be good in the future.

[@alan4x]

@@baloght233 that mileage is very low to have the timing belt snap

[@canalboating]

very enjoyable watch you are a master with these engines, sounded as rough as a bears ar*e to me but never heard a quiet mondeo diesel my old one sounded like a skeleton having a w*nk in a biscuit tin 🤣

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

A skeleton with a boner.... 😆

[@alan4x]

lol, yes they are noisy although some are rattly from new and others quite smooth and quiet

[@zanegrey4364]

I put a dab of moly grease on the journals on assembly.

[@garypeatling7927]

On our transit two of head bolts top broke off one of them then ejected cam follower out the side of cam box, head bolts in my opion over tightened by manufacturer as van only has 60 000 miles

[@roberthotter2757]

Hi Alan, does it make sense to change the chain before something happens ? At what mileage ? Or is there a different problem that is occuring more often ? Oh, I also wanted to say thank you for your videos. I own a Mk5 with the 2.0 Diesel engine and 120.000 miles.

[@alan4x]

thanks robert, it would be best to replace the chain at 200k miles, 😊

[@vincentyerkess7230]

@@alan4x I've watched many of your videos but none like the timing chain. I have a mk4 2.0l diesel with 212000miles. Is mine the same or similar engine and would it be worth changing if so? Thanks

[@alan4x]

@@vincentyerkess7230 your engine does not suffer from the tensioner wearing out so if you have no chain noises i would leave it alone...all our 2litres mk4 engines have 350k miles plus and never had a chain replaced but the mk5 they changed the tensioner and it fails

[@AndreiAnghelLiszt]

@@vincentyerkess7230Hey mate how’s that timing chain doing? Same engine same car, curious 😅

[@vincentyerkess7230]

No.problems at all. Now at 235k

[@motokierownik5091]

Wow! Unfortunately in some time all Mondeos will suffer from this. For sure. Cheers!

[@timhancock6626]

All cars break one day.

[@motokierownik5091]

@@timhancock6626 of course. It depends only how much it will cost and how much time it will take to fix. Regards!

[@alan4x]

yes true

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

In theory any machine can keep working forever as long as someone is willing to keep replacing parts

[@konstantinovvadim316]

Здравствуйте Алан подскажите мк 5 2.0tdci плохой запуск после ночи, свечи накала работают форсунки проверяли все ок

[@ianfoster6907]

can't believe you're not even going to attempt to build the teeth back up with weld :-)

[@alan4x]

lmao🤣i know a farmer who tried to make brake pads out of pieces of wood

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

What would happe if you tired to glue the teeth back on with epoxy and put back in?

[@dylanklebald8123]

I dont have a diesel. Never have, never will. Im here for Monika.

[@mickl8212]

Wow, why a chain in that situation? Surely a gear driven camshaft would be better. It's like they couldn't decide whether or not to have the camshafts belt or chain driven.

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

Lots of compression in a diesel engine so that puts a lot of stress on components including the timing chain. Sometimes you get a rattle as a warning but sometimes you get no warning at all. I had a look at a camchain on a mk8 petrol Honda civic. Wonderfully simple design with few components to go wrong. A diesel BMW camchain running gear not particularly reliable. Quite a few failures on those cars.

[@Brokkolesz]

Ran almost 300k miles. So it's quite impressive anyhow.

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

@@Brokkolesz yes it is impressive but not surprising. ford's camchains are pretty strong but it's all down to regular maintenance. fleet cars are usually well looked after and I nearly bought one, it was a mk4 mondeo 2.0 titanium tdci with a 150k on it that had full service history but went for my mk4 petrol in zetec trim instead. it's now done 164k and drives nice. with more towns and cities adopting ulez I figured on staying with a petrol motor.

[@alan4x]

your right about those bmws chains, especially the ones at the rear of the engine, nightmare and prone to failure

[@dracony7649]

Great Video Alan are u familiar with the 1.6hdi peugeot engine mine got like 210k milles on it i never changed the timing chain usualy these engine seems to be really noisy im usualy hearing some sort of drum noise from the air filter could be the rockers or tappets or worn out camshafts ? Wen i rev up the engine it does sound okay . only at idle

[@alan4x]

i dont do any work on those engines so my knowledge is pretty limited, sounds like it has done well for the mileage

[@dracony7649]

@@alan4x ye it's the 90 hp version without the DPF filter original but my question is if the rockers are really worn out what are the symptoms?

[@alan4x]

@@dracony7649 you would hear a tapping on the top end of your engine

[@dracony7649]

@@alan4x this is how it sounds hope you got time to watch it short video of my engine kzbin.infoRl1hLM81bLQ?feature=share

[@user-rf3lb1ff4b]

I'm a mechanic I right to but the timing belt and chine in the mack if I rotting the engine the timing belt is japing why plc tell me the problem

[@philipnewton7942]

Allen I have never seen that happen before nate could the cause be because the chain and tensioner was not change at the correct interval so being worn chain slapping about Phil in stoke

[@alan4x]

problem is there is not enough time to change the chains as a matter of service so we do them if they break or we hear they are noisy

[@LIMITLESSMEDIAUK_]

How much would you charge to change mine for a video?

[@conjohn760]

That must of been making a racket before gave up, some people will drive things to the end

[@KKTR3]

To me, the MK5 engine sounds loud all the time-from 1500 miles upwards

[@Mr78Maximus]

Hi Alan, Great Job! easy for professional like you😇how much you gona charge me if i come to you with my km5 mondeo2.0 titanium to replace chain tension and chain?😀

[@alan4x]

lol, i don't think i would have time with all the taxis i have to deal with

[@Mr78Maximus]

@@alan4x no worries 👍😉

[@SZeRoPT1982]

Hi Alan, great content as always. I have a 2007 MK4 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with almost 230K miles on it. It's treated me very well this far. In your (vast) experience with these engines, do you think I should replace the timing chain on this as well? Thanks in advance!

[@chucky2316]

They don't have timing chains do they I have a 2014 it went on for cambelt waterpump recently and they never mentioned the chain my people would

[@KKTR3]

I’m 321k with mk4 and original chain

[@stevenking2946]

Mk4 don't snap the chain, it's only the mk5...

[@KKTR3]

@@chucky2316 chain and belt as far as I know

[@SammyInnit]

@@chucky2316 They are chain timed. Alan did a video on replacing one in a Mk4 2.0

[@xamctbo3946]

What u use to pull out injectors on mk5?

[@alan4x]

normally they come out very easy with a pair of mole grips

[@debeeriz]

What about all those broken teeth, did you find them?

[@alan4x]

they are in the engine sump

[@TheAriiiiii]

Quick question for you: When I put the camshafts in all timed with the chain and tensioner but not bolted down, they don't sit flush on the rocker arm bearings. Will that happen with tightening down the top cover, or does it mean the timing is wrong? I expected them to sit flush before tightening, so It kind of threw me off.

[@alan4x]

as long as the camshaft journals are all sitting fairly flush in the cylinder head journals when you fit the cover it will push the camshafts down when you tighten the bolts

[@TheAriiiiii]

@@alan4x Thanks man that's what I assumed and put it all together. BTW I had 8 broken exhaust rocker arms from my stripped timing belt. Everything should be back together tomorrow. Scared just thinking about starting it lol.

[@alan4x]

@@TheAriiiiii lol, good luck

[@TheAriiiiii]

@@alan4x I can't thank you enough, because of your guided videos I was able to complete this job with success. I was shitting myself when I had to press start lol but it started with in a few cranks. Man thank you so much.

[@alan4x]

@@TheAriiiiii i know the feeling when starting a car you have done a big job on, very nervous lol, glad you sorted it

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

So the 2.0L diesel in the mk5 is a chain not a belt? Didn't know that

[@alan4x]

it is a belt from the crankshaft to the exhaust camshaft...then a chain connecting the exhaust camshaft to the inlet camshaft

[@sasssumljanski8406]

Hello, have you ever had any problems with steering wheel buttons? My steering wheel buttons do not work properly, sometimes they do work sometimes not. And if they work, they work opposite ways. Car service said that control module needs to be replaced but i think that problem is in wiring. What are your thoughts. Much appreciate!

[@jack78946]

I had an issue with my fiesta steering wheel controls before where they would work and not work I ended up removing the switch and dismantling slightly to get to the contacts and cleaned them up and had no issues since

[@sasssumljanski8406]

Thanks for the reply but i already cleaned all the connectors behind airbag, did not work.

[@harrysmith5353]

Be the airbag squib buddy .

[@robturner7945]

@@harrysmith5353 I agree. It will be the “clock spring”

[@gs425]

Alan did a video on this. Changing the clock spring cable assembly

[@brianhume4743]

Alan where did the broken teeth go to, just saying from North of Newcastle 👍

[@alan4x]

in the sump, lucky there is a fine gauze on the oil pick up but they will be stick in the bottom of the sump

[@neilobusk]

Love a good stripdown ..pov video... maybe for different reasons........ yep...somtimes fixing oldies..is better than buying new. one.. having sandwich and beer..many thanks N x

[@alan4x]

cheers neil

[@Screwy9758]

So, we clean & degrease not so important mating surfaces, but (@ 9:28) haven't cleaned the dirt from the most important surfaces (bearings/camshafts) before re-assembly! 🤨

[@johniksushibar165]

dodged a bullet there, when does your co get rid of their cars ?, 300 k is a lot of miles

[@alan4x]

lolo, i have no idea when these cars are to be replaced but its getting very expensive and time consuming keeping them going

[@ianthomas8743]

how much would a new camshaft cost?

[@alan4x]

from ford they are around £200

[@davyarthurs]

Time to change the fleet soon me thinks….But to what is the million dollar question!!

[@alan4x]

lol, hurray up pleassssse, cheers davy

[@alisakkar823]

Isn't that chain supposed to be the lifetime of an engine. What milage did it snap on.

[@ianwheat1577]

May be you should replace that top tensioner before they Wear out and snap the chain that say 200 thou

[@alan4x]

to change the tensioner you have to remove the camshafts anyway so would do the chain at same time but with 100 taxis its a tall order

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

The real Phil Mitchell

[@alan4x]

lol

[@khennahsfarm2610]

How many years or mileage i should have to change the timing belt?

[@alan4x]

hi sexy, it is 10 years or 125k miles

[@khennahsfarm2610]

@@alan4x 🤔🤔 then i will just wait for u to come home and keep my car in good condition ☺️☺️☺️

[@raduflorian7037]

Getting seriuos now..i would've loved to see the injectors out technique..

[@alan4x]

generally they will come out very easily with a pair of mole grips

[@raduflorian7037]

@@alan4x ok..thanks for the tip...any hints on Fiestas..1.4 TDCI..🤣🤣 peugeot engine, american brand, build in Germany..go figure

[@alan4x]

@@raduflorian7037 lol, carburettor cleaner to eat the carbon and plenty of time and patience to work them out if you don't have the right puller🤣

[@raduflorian7037]

@@alan4x ok.hopefully i wont be needing that kind of repair anytime soon..🤗🤗

[@Aqeel2SAf]

You need to change timing before their life ends. Saving the engine+ service vehicle every 8000miles

[@damoblake6000]

quite scary are these chains known for snapping?

[@alan4x]

yes i have had many broken chains on these engines

[@damoblake6000]

@@alan4x damn when I first got the car I got the cambelt changed but didn't know this Chain could snap is it a serviceable item and how often does it need changing

[@Efferpheasants]

@@damoblake6000 If your car has not done 200,000 miles don't worry about it.

[@damoblake6000]

@@Efferpheasants mines done 147k

[@alan4x]

@@damoblake6000 on my autodata there is no time or mileage for replacing the chain but i would say have it replaced at 200k miles as long as your car has had the oil changes at the correct intervals

[@mikewilson631]

It looks like you showed the slackening sequence rather than the tightening one.

[@alan4x]

thanks stevie, have a good day😊

[@justpat1420]

All that sound like this happen more times and you want to beliefe at the MK5?

[@yammorera7241]

Always amaze nice job

[@alan4x]

thanks yammy🙃

[@MrMichaelfalk]

When did timing chains become so weak... Looks like a bikechain.

[@alan4x]

the tensioner is the weak point that wears out and then destroys the chain

[@raduflorian7037]

Curiously enough..the fuel is not low..🤣🤣🤣

[@alan4x]

lmao🤣

[@lewis72]

Think of the money you saved on fuel though.

[@tiborhadnagy860]

This is starting to scare me because I have the same car 230000 km in the odometer.

[@alan4x]

😐