SIMPLICITY AT ITS FINEST!!!!! BLAST FROM THE PAST TRANSIT CONNECT.... WITH A FUNNY NOISE??

[@tomcurran65]

Makes sense keeping an "old" vehicle going as long as rust doesn't get it. Parts are cheaper, labor is lower, ownership is a one off purchase price, and as we can see, mechanics are happier remembering simpler times. 😃

[@bazmeredith]

@@tomcurran65 brings back good memories working on older stuff always puts a smile on my face

[@seasiderjay5240]

Local garage didn’t want my 2007 1.6 hdi said it’s too old scrap it. Only needed a wheel bearing and anti roll bar. I’m getting it fixed precisely like the video says it’s so simple to work on

[@1973ts]

Loved my Connect, 335,000 miles on her. Mega reliable and as you say, so simple.

[@Finglesham]

Your filming is so clear. You have impressive kit so this help make it look so easy, but we know it is not easy! Great repair man.

[@simewhitehead7053]

South Main Auto was my go to mechanic channel but as a fellow Brit you are now my main go to channel, awesome stuff Baz 👍👍

[@bazmeredith]

@@simewhitehead7053 appreciate this buddy 🤙

[@simewhitehead7053]

@ your knowledge and attention to detail is incredible mate, if only all mechanics had your work ethic 👍👍

[@georgedaville4662]

Great video Baz, simplicity rules ok! Having the right tools helps, and makes you more efficient. Pleasure to watch as always 👍😎

[@shereelsmith]

Great information As a DIY mechanic all your little tips are appreciated 👍

[@KnockoutServicesLTD]

Brilliant engines for simplicity. Starter motor & Alternator change we did the other day was a breeze🤙🏽

[@chriscroucher98]

Some had wet belts fitted in lower engine ….. why make an engine with 2 diffrent types of belt !!! Only Ford

[@nickluckleek2445]

What a great channel baz brilliant will keep watching and already looked up where you are but too far will keep watching though sound

[@peterharvey1762]

I had a 2006 110LX spec one lovely van and those Lynx engines are easy to work on

[@benmayne7910]

What about the wet belt From crank to fuel pump bud Loads and loads of these were sent to an early grave As originally people assumed they where chain drive still Like the old DI’s

[@liambyrne591]

So this engine has two belts and one is a wet belt

[@simewhitehead7053]

Love your vids Baz, brilliant mate 👍

[@bazmeredith]

@@simewhitehead7053 cheers buddy 🤙

[@janoscs.3647]

Thanks my man to showing us, how to setup the coolant equipment!!!! ❤

[@jamesheath7596]

Excellent videos. Very clear and easy to understand. Nice to see the info on the equipment used too.

[@derektaylor6713]

I had to smile about how you reckon this van is simple. It still looked a bit complicated to me. I think I could have climbed inside the engine compartment of my Hillman Hunter and stood beside it. There was bags of room lol. Way back in November 2001 I bought a brand new VW Caddy SDi in fantastic flash red. MF 51 DTV. (not many left) I gave it my son in 2017 when I retired. He's still got it and uses it most days with his bathroom business. I could have changed it for a new one every 3 years but I didn't and I'm glad I didn't! Just think of all those new vans and CO2 I've saved.

[@alabalanutnbolt]

That pickler support is awesome but on their website they don't show that model with the adjustable scissor jack on ,just wind up pads. If you have the part number for your model it would be greatly appreciated if you could post it up somewhere.cheers

[@carlsiddorn3340]

The last connects ad a silly wet belt I remember changing loads of looms for alternators

[@chrismills9346]

Did this one not have the wet belt below must been really early on as came out 2008

[@duggy788]

the wet belt on these not so easy to change though which that one has unless it was modified with a chain kit which the earlier transits had .

[@cypeman8037]

It's not critical, but it is......😂 Put the shovel down and stop digging that hole. 🤣😂

[@bazmeredith]

@@cypeman8037 I'm just making sure everyone is listening 😂😂😂

[@cypeman8037]

​@@bazmeredithWe hang on to your every word, you know we do. 😉

[@jgrant1162]

Hi Baz, another great video. I was thinking about buying a vacuum coolant bleed system. Could you please tell me the make and model number of the one you use. Also does it use much air, as I only have a fairly small compressor. Keep the videos coming. I look after our families three cars a 16 year old Fiesta, 12 year old Mondeo and a 6 year old Skoda Octavia, all three running well, in part due to regular maintenance. Modern cars with direct injection, wet timing belts etc, just aren't built to last

[@Pete-in-Essex]

Great stuff..

[@mathiasbrenner1350]

This dry belt does not fail, according to my experience and many others the wet belt that is fitted with the commonrail pump is the weak one that fails , the teeths practically fall off. The wet belt is not that simple, and tou need to align that lower cover correctly.

[@sideezmonkey]

That will also be a wet belt between crank and injection pump which should be changed the same time

[@mrmick4757]

No wet belt! look at the video again!

[@Theorangeman.]

@@mrmick4757its behind the metal cover. Hes right, used to be a chain under there

[@mrmick4757]

@@Theorangeman. I am a bit confused then because from what i see is the cam belt drives the injection pump, so what would wet belt or chain be driving!

[@graeme130]

@@mrmick4757 The wet belt or timing chain goes from the chrankshaft to the injection pump and then the belt he is changing in this video drives the camshaft.

[@RouletteNation]

Wet belts are only on the very latest connects with the last revised front ends roughly from 60 plates onwards. I had one that I had to sell as nobody wanted to do that wet belt as too many things can go wrong.

[@waynebrinkley6284]

Great job Baz, have you always used alldata for car repair data? Only ask as im looking at hgs, just wondering if yourself or anyone else can tell me if there's a big difference between them. Thanks Baz 🤙🤙

[@alanbower9296]

Great videos enjoying baz 👍🚘🚙🚗

[@awaisdon2868]

Ive had several of these vans all with over 150k with no record of wet belt replacement. Did Ford actually make a reliable wet belt?!

[@terryjones3755]

Did you check the crank to fuel pump drive was wet belt or timing chain??? There's 2 types on the old lynx engine!

[@victorbox6289]

Great video as always. Who makes the green marker you use for the timing marks? Thanks

[@colinblythe3710]

Could you put a link to your online shop / amazon link please 👍

[@simonbailey2151]

That noise sounded like the Tardis.

[@xxl531]

Nice job mate 😊

[@custy29]

Have a good weekend baz

[@shaunblakemore7150]

Nice one Baz, do alldata do a diy version would you know? Have a great weekend 👍

[@ZakKol69]

What is the noise? Woooo woooo 😂😂😂

[@simonhughes3705]

where do you by the pichler tools from baz?

[@chrislee6377]

another top job baz you are what a mechanic and technician should be

[@tomdude75]

Im new to mechanics and trying to learn, can anyone explain why this timing belt isnt linked to the cam and crank, what is the differnce. I thought all timing belts were ? How do the connecting rod and pistions move in time on this engine. Whats the difference. Sorry if this is a silly questjon. Very new and trying to learn

[@wackey3455]

baz is it important to time the fuel pump

[@brianrobinson4373]

Where do u get the markers for marking the timing

[@bazmeredith]

I'm my linktree in my bio buddy, everything is in there

[@PHIL0098]

What about the lower wet belt ?🤔

[@bazmeredith]

This is what it was booked in for and this is what it had

[@emlyntilley]

😮

[@bobsurrey6686]

@@bazmeredithdid you advise about that though baz? It’s probably original and ready to completely snap

[@ChuckTurtle1]

Baz would you say all data is better than autodata? Getting fed up of using autodata at work, seems to show less and less every time

[@steveng5503]

Ahhhh Ben feels cold…. Get the tea trolly out Ben. Nice hot cuppa warm you up and help you concentrate. 🫣

[@bazmeredith]

😂😂

[@stedodd2116]

Benjamin is a happy old sole 😅

[@91millsy]

Being a 2012 model has it both ways got the lower wet belt too?

[@bobsurrey6686]

Definitely has, they changed them all post 2009 definitely all had them, being one of the very last that belts ready to strip

[@ML-mv1tp]

These engines run on 2 timing belts (the second one can be timing chain), which should be replaced every 125000 miles, had one of these MPV version year 2008, high pressure fuel pump went also injectors, all fixed together with timing and rust, very practical motor, big cargo area only not suitable for EU motorways due to short 5 speed gearbox, it gets too noisy inside, cheers.

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

Good old mechanical pump

[@snipercrow91]

Got citroen berlingo ,hdi 2011 1.6, when it runs get a winning sound , taken fan belt off still got it , so changed the diesel pump and the timing belt with a gates and the water pump , still doing it I'm lost anyone got idea?

[@oliverbeattie8666]

Got the link for the rubber bungs???

[@bazmeredith]

@@oliverbeattie8666 in my linktree in bio buddy 🤙🏻

[@stephenreed1080]

Get yourself a battery saver Baz. No more lost radio cosdes

[@michaelpearce8371]

The wet belt due anyday now 😂 if it got it

[@jimwintersgill9099]

Tidy 👌

[@mickthemagnet]

do you work on many ev cars ?

[@bazmeredith]

@@mickthemagnet I don't I avoid them

[@alanreynolds2125]

no surcharge on the old one then??

[@bazmeredith]

I'm not sure buddy, a lot now don't have a surcharge

[@G7IQJUK]

THATS 2005- 2010 model common rail / EARLY 1998-2004 BOSH pump direct injection . LEAST thats not 2007- 2010 model with bottom end wet belt pump/cranck //// instead Bullet proof chain . HAPPY DAYS .

[@Dave-Huston-Dublin]

Wet Belt?

[@peterfoulkes2691]

No wet belt

[@Goodstuff8565]

If built after Feb 07 think they all wet belt

[@andrewstearn4625]

When Ford made engines that made sense.

[@mikX4]

Plonker 😂

[@ChristopherSwallow]

great engine until ford changed the reliable chain to a wet belt !!!!

[@G7IQJUK]

HAPPY DAYS 1.8tdci ford diesel . HAD 2 (a) 2001 ford focus est . (b) 2007 ford focus est . 48 - 55 mpg. Run on bio diesel , kero .DO drybelt water pump KIT every 4 yrs 60.000. yerarly oil filter / fuel filter air filter 2 yrs . Glow plugs x4 set as when . APART from dry soilder joints on clock cluster / LEAKS from tailgate / rear lights in to spare wheel well/ back foot wells ok Both easy sorted . WORST EARLY focus 1998-2004 MK1 / TRANSIT CONNECT ,, bosh fuel pump pcb electonics go behind square plate on top pump . /// fuel pump seals , diesel leak into alternator cause smart charge issuies . CLUTCH PULLEY on end alternator slip . WORSE COST /// heater matrix leak/ plastic clips . DASH out job good days work . 8 hours labour + heater matrix / clipps hoses . LUCKKY never had my heater matrix , go . LOOK ED AFTER do excess 300.000 miles esp if used as TAXI . DREADED tin worm rust killied mine & 175.000 miles 15 yrs old euro 4 . . AS say FORD dagenham dustbin lol, not . MANY memorys 1.8 tdci . ford diesel more realiable than PEUGEOT 1.6 diesel 1 alternative, avaible in FOCUS 2004- 2015 . NOW FORDS gone down hill with WET BELT S---. OH if 1.8tdci ford diesel after sep 2007- 2010 LAST ones had dreaded WET belt pump to cranck there is chain converstion kit like 1998- 2007 focuses / transit connect . IF NOT NOT CHANGE & MAX SAY 80/ 90.000 MILES THERE AFTER CAN / WILL SNAP / TAKE OUT VALUES / HEAD IF NOT PISTONS . NOT GOOD . ENJOY CHANNEL was mechanic in 1980- 1984 city guilds 380/ 381 qualifeid diffrent times noECU / PC CONTROL was Nuts& bolts engineering . WENT on to HGV/ LGV driving mid 1980s - 2023 . Due to industrial works accident 38 yrs back . Now have 2nd degenrative changes for life to back start stenosis , STAND / WALK mobility issuies & 61 . THATS 44 yrs graft in working world for you .