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[@766craig]

The breather in the the of the rocker cover is blocked causing to much crankcase pressure thats why it's blowing its oil everywhere. Its run dry at some point that's why the the rocker has jumped out and camshaft is worn The plug on the right hand side is a factory blank, as is the one on same part as the injector loom.

[@adammcallister2260]

Haven't watched the full video yet but a good rule of thumb for smoke is: White: Coolant burning. Head gasket quite common for this. Black: Over fuelling. Could be MAF sensor, injector or maybe other fuel system issue. Blue: Oil burning (This also stinks to high heaven!). That can be turbo, head gasket, cracked head or block, a number of things. Usually turbo though.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Great stuff thanks very much 👍 consider myself schooled

[@adammcallister2260]

@@RevivingSalvage we all have to learn at some point. Top work removing the injectors and rocker cover etc. Looking forward to more! 👍

[@runner442001]

Last time I blow the engine up on my Transit, I replaced the rocker cover gasket and it was fine :)

[@sniffergoal]

Enjoying your videos, keep up the good work. I wrote a comment to suggest the two plugs connected together but then you said later in the video you’d considered that - that’ll teach me to watch all the way through before commenting. Not sure why but I love watching all these car repair and salvage type videos, I find them therapeutic for some reason. I’ve just had the engine swapped in my boys Corsa (old one failed) and I’ve kept the old engine to try and teach myself a bit with the aid of the Haynes manual!

[@samgraham4168]

I called it in the last video! This is common, especially when the engine has been ragged hard. The reason it still runs is because the other valve for that cylinder is still working so you're still on four cylinders. Check the followers for cracks (they're not expensive) and put it back together.

[@chrisbarlow4956]

Hi mate had the same problem on my 10 plate mk7 burning oil like no Tomorrow. The engine had so much pressure it was like a steam engine firing through the oil filler cap and blasting through the timing chain cover.Found out the rocker cover has a pressure relief valve in it at the top right hand corner which sends the pressure into the the air flow turbo pipe through the turbo and out through manifold.The valve is spring activated and full off that much shit it was sending the pressure back. The copper washers had gone on the injectors hence the burning oil. New rocker cover new copper seals and injector seals full service and its running like a dream hope this helps thanks Chris

[@andrewboulton9928]

Q: does a new ebay special rocker cover have this valve you mention as part of it or is it a separate purchase? Thanks

[@leighwright8609]

I'm currently doing something similar. Got a good deal on a tidy looking van that was in bits engine wise. Put a new water pump with pipe work as that was leaking hence the bits. Now iv done the top injection seals as it was bit oily around them. Now onto new fuel return pipe as it snaped taking injectors out. Came with new rear leaf springs from owens that are wider. So stronger. Fingers crossed. You helping me out so keep it up

[@garygladwin5396]

Top video I only came across it because I’ve got the exact same van and had some oil leak issues! I’ve changed rocker cover gasket, injector seals, cleaned and put new gaskets on the intake manifold and fingers crossed it’s not looking too bad. The underneath is clean and pretty sure that’s the original factory seal that it’s coated with mines exactly the same 👍

[@spencewatts2667]

Great video mate. Can't wait for next video. You done a good job there. Van is pretty tidy really. Like you said get the engine running and tidy up the body and you got a cracking van. Take care chap

[@peterforde6989]

A brilliant honest video. Well done. I really enjoyed it.

[@HDXFH]

Add an aftermarket infotainment head unit and reversing camera Good vans

[@RevivingSalvage]

I think it needed more than a new stereo lol 😂 yeah I agree though, cracking vans

[@carllockpick6179]

Check the turbo. And that camshaft is knackered.

[@andystephenson7157]

you have got me hooked now mate. i have only watched the 2 transit vids and i have subbed so keep up the good work and i hope it works out for you.

[@md-detailing]

Great work man! Love how the progress is going :D Keep up the great work!

[@brandonkelly5520]

Another great video mate. Your channels just sprung board and I'm chuffed for you. Don't forget us OGs haha

[@reeceporter8344]

Unplugged connectors could potentially be spare. Most modern wiring looms are made for several specs of the car/van model. The connector near the gearbox looks to have a blanking plug fitted to it? Black smoke is soot, potentially indicative of an air leak on the intake system or egr valve fault.

[@The_journeyy]

*My cousin has one of these and has owned it for about two years now these vans are absolute work horses especially diesels they just keep going* 👏

[@M.R.C.]

Can't wait for the next episode, looks like you may have a bargain there.

[@christinamurray2912]

Can’t wait to see if you cracked that knocking noise!! I bet you have too that cam was well out! Your teaching us along with yourself it’s like learning on the job 👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

I will definitely be doing more to the Transit engine... im glad your enjoying it 😊

[@givman2004]

Poss lobes have spun/moved and pulled the rollers bending them. Find TDC on another piston and mark timing. do that on a few manually turning the engine and see if the lobe has moved.

[@billhutton7766]

Nice work like your handy little tools. Looks tidy inside get rid of the shelf in back . Look forward to hear her run 🤞.

[@chrischampion8950]

KZbin suggested your first transit video, and now I'm hooked. Great videos, really nicely done and well presented. Are you editing them yourself?

[@andrewsmall6568]

Really interesting! Never seen a video on the same topic that had decent video quality

[@alangilfoyle4103]

Nice catch on the followers and for the age of the van she very clean inside and out . I've been waiting for vid 2 seems like a age since the first 1

[@ianhamilton1599]

Check injectors are tight at all joints before refitting as sometimes they loosen up when twisting them out and can then dump fuel into the oil and wreck the turbo and engine. The horrible noise when running is because the exhaust gas has nowhere to go except back through the inlet valve as the followers are misaligned. Also check the lobes on camshaft haven't spun, but I would replace the cams anyway and check the bridge as they have a habit of cracking. Good luck 😀

[@michaelslater5569]

Great video mate look forward to the next one 👍

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Either fit new copper washers or clean and anneal the old ones. They harden with use/age but heat them up then quench them in a cup of oil or whatever and they are re-usable. I suspect you are going to want to drop the sump to check the big end shells and oil pickup - if you want to go that far.

[@andrewcordery6157]

Great find on the rockers, make sure you use new bolts on the injector hold down clamps as they're stretch bolts

[@paulp1008]

yes..change the bolts or it will leak by...

[@stephenstone2606]

Great video keep up the great work that is going to be a good van when you are done 😊😊😊

[@6Martin]

Enjoy watching your vids. Keep up the great content

[@RevivingSalvage]

Glad to hear it 👍

[@seanharris3217]

Make sure all ejectors are laid in the correct order they come out

[@vaux_wolf4281]

That Ford badge on the front of the van is worn through leaning on it talking to his mates 😂

[@MORPH768]

You can charge the key on a tooth brush charger, lay the blue part on the the charging point for about 30 mins

[@RevivingSalvage]

I never thought of using a toothbrush charger for that. I'll give it a try next time. Appreciate the advice!

[@HDXFH]

For real??

[@HDXFH]

Needs some rust repairs

[@alastairhonaker1155]

Good stuff as always 👍

[@wayne1243]

Great job 👊👊👊

[@eamonmchugh701]

Very good video, keep up the good work 👍

[@hssmotorsltd]

Sand the rust, rep, prime and paint the rust make a nice van rough and ready.

[@stu1c]

I have the same van, converted it into a stealth camper for fishing trips etc, one thing I would do big fella is check the inner walls of both sills at the corners, if they’re in good shape have them protected asap, I had to pay 1100 for welding there in November, sore one 💸😅. A power control module update had to be done on mine also as it would hunt on idle mostly during a cold start, common fault on the early mk7 models, anyway my conversion is here on KZbin if ye want to have a look and I’ll stay tuned to see how you get on with yours, well done finding that knock btw 😎

[@briggaskin]

Those connectors are just extras for a van with different specs. They use the same wiring loom for various versions of transits.

[@markplenty2631]

thanks for the content, its really interesting!

[@digintothepast]

Looks promising fingers crossed for you.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much 👍

[@2345bcde]

I've got one the same age , rust is an issue arround the sills , arches , inside rear arches , front steps , mine has had a hollow knocking noise since I've owned it , but I've nursed it and its never got worse ! Depends how people drive them

[@MikeK-NIreland]

Rocker arms are FUBARed which means those two valves were not operating correctly and could of made contact with top of that piston which isn't good. You will definitely have to remove the head and check those valves and piston for damage imo. Keep those injectors in order they came out and make sure you cover those fuel pump outlets and dipstick hole in case dirt gets down them. Mick

[@andywoolley2636]

The way it is boarded is a very similar way I have mine, all the power tools or expensive stuff goes underneath and I reverse up to my fence so if the borrowers ever pop my side door they can’t get the good stuff.

[@martinjones849]

You should remove those rockers & re check they crack in the middle, clean cam lobe with fine emery paper, the wire you said looked like aerial lead plugs on bottom of fuel filter, it's the water sensor. Hope this helps

[@peterwall9896]

Everybody loves a ford transit 😎👍👍👍❤️ top content

[@youbute10]

Good luck, hope it works.

[@6Martin]

Also, this video was that interesting, I didn't even realise it was 46 mins until it had finished 👍👍👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

I glad you enjoyed it... thanks for watching 👀 I really appreciate it 👍

[@mrmawson2438]

This is a great video

[@johnhall3827]

the cable with foil on is probably from the exhaust sensor plugs that are not used normally are caped or dirty on the end not clean . they go to something i would pull it to see its range of movement this will give you a better idea were it could fit to..

[@majorpietruszka3166]

Hi mate check the front pully when rubber is worn it causes it to knock

[@R_RPerformance]

I think it’s had a new side door it’s a different shade of white when you sort the rust out it’s definitely work giving it a quick buff all the way round👌🏻

[@jackobrien7135]

Yes not diamond white is it unless its weathered more

[@norbsautos]

Aside from the problem with your rockers it looks like the injectors have been blowing (that’s why there’s loads of carbon on them) This carbon ends up in the oil pick pipe in the sump and restricts the oil flow causing serious problems. The sumps are easy to drop worth doing this and cleaning the pick up to save the engine. Great vid by the way!

[@SamHarrisonMusic]

Hey, thanks for this, it's really interesting info. I just did an oil change on mine, and I started getting an oil light on when the engine was cold. My engine is leaking oil from the rocker gasket and the injector seals look leaky too. I replaced my oil pressure switch and the problem went away, but I was suspecting that something like this might be possible, or part of it. Trouble is my engine is incredibly rusty, I'm not sure if it's possible to get the sump off. Do you think this is what I've been struggling with? Thanks for the comment, food for thought!

[@sean-wh3it]

I would have just turned the radio up 🤣

[@oldgeezer3269]

I do love a transit Subbed and 👍

[@dexietyy7922]

Will be good to see saved it has a fairly decent mot history

[@Darren-tg5lq]

I've had the same problem with some of the transit vans I have had with the oil it is more than likely to be the turbo so what I did was change the intercooler and the turbo an that seem to solve the issue

[@PJ-uc4ml]

Used for a bit of joinery work only very light use!! I’ve had a few transits with the same symptoms and we’re easy enough to get tested and back on the road again!! Need to check the amount of oil in it and keep it topped up at all times!!!!!!! The chassis of your van is very solid underneath and doesn’t need any welding or anything like that!!!!! Only issue is what’s the under the bonnet and what is the issue with it should be cheap enough to sort out because you’ve bought it cheap anyway so not to worry about it!!! God bless you man and keep your videos coming thanks for sharing your videos and I was wondering if you were going to get back to this transit because I watched part 1 and it was bugging me to find out what the issue was !!!!!!!!! Your a ace guy and a very genuine person to begin with!!!!!! Like your videos because you are so truthful and honest about what’s going on with your motor’s!!!!! It’s a very good we van inside and out And it’s very well worth saving her for another few years!!

[@RevivingSalvage]

Well, thank you very much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it 👍... I'm in two minds to give the engine a full strip down and replace all the damaged parts ... The cost of a replacement is 1k plus, so if I can do it myself, then it will be a cracking van...& save a few quid... videos are once a week, but as I have more than one project, I have to split them up, 😆

[@mrmawson2438]

@@RevivingSalvage 😂

[@jamesbarber3164]

Loved the 2nd episode! Crikey you have made great progress! So as far as I know the wire by the fuel filter is for a sensor that some fuel filters have for “Water in fuel’ some have it some don’t. Wouldn’t worry about it. It may come up as a DTC but ignore it. The other wire above the gearbox has me stumped? Maybe some sensor behind the engine? Something on the exhaust? When it stops raining I will have a look at my van and see if I can see it!!! As for other comments about the smoke I think it could be worn injectors but there is a procedure in IDS to re-calibrate the injectors and the SCV valve, most on the Transit form call it “learns” most will say when you have these kind off issues get your learns done. I would say this is a must when you are done with the top end….. Trust me it will make a difference as I suspect it may never of been done even thou the SCV looks newish…. 2 washers on the injector definitely won’t help haha you have done all the seats same as I did. Worth putting a little grease on the washer so it stays on the injector as you pop them back in. Top work matey really good project and something different. Looking forward to episode 3.

[@johncallaghan4616]

Another great video, and been waiting eagerly for the update! Well spotted on the cam carrier turning and well done on the diligent refit. Might be worth checking out that Turbo hose before fitting everything back, if only for ease of access (might be a combination of oil blown from the rocker, blocked supply pipe and a loose jubilee clip (as a lot of things seemed loose in the disassemble! Also, when you fired her up in front of the garage, did you notice the spark from the second from right injector, both on start and stop? That, coupled with the seemingly loose connector for the injector power (and with almost everything else loose might also be something you could put right before you drop the bonnet the final time! Keep ‘em comin’!

[@mickkingston1450]

Check pistons piston rings, Cam, and injectors big ends crank shaft and air filter.. good luck fella look good to do up ..

[@Dj-zx8kc]

That plug on the end of injector plugs factory blank harness used on a few engine's you will have a few around the the engine bay

[@bobthebass72]

Have one of those on my Focus Altinator lead , the capped off connection is for The A/C pump if my car had A/C .

[@jaybenjamin5649]

What I would suggest doing now once Iv seen the bent lobes is take the head off and inspect the piston surface and then check if any valves are bent if surface is alright or slightly marred you can get a new piston head or if valves are bent you can get valves replaced ( get it done at an engine shop ). I’d also if your replacing valves is replace the valve seals as well while at the engine shop ( also get the head skimmed and a new headgasket and exhaust and intake manifold seals ( a set including a head gasket would be an extra 100 or so quid including head bolts

[@RevivingSalvage]

I was thinking of buying a complete head, with all the cams & followers, replace the chain ⛓️ & fit it myself roughly £500 for a brand new head

[@daveyboyprice6351]

the old mk7 looks ok mate sort out the nocking out be good little van top video davey east london cars

[@MrJoshiej]

Great video very good job looking a lot better I have subbed

[@mrmawson2438]

Sounds a bit better 😁

[@RevivingSalvage]

I bloody hope so 👍

[@davidphillips5430]

It looks like you used the wrong seat cutter on those mate or it could just be the camera playing tricks. You need to use the flat one not the cone shaped one or the the washer won’t seal also don’t remove too much or you will need a thicker washer. Good find with the cam followers 👍

[@ripleysautos5207]

Let’s hope can sort the mk7 transit doesn’t look a bad van.. I’ve got mk8 custom I’m trying to sort at the moment.. but I like my old mk7 transit brilliant van

[@j32g68]

EGR cooler sucks water through when split inside. So if or when any cylinder head repair is added it just blocks & ceases the EGR valve & temp fixes the problem but then a code comes up for EGR. So by coupling the two water pipes up stops it from smoking steam through the exhaust & proves it’s the EGR cooler. Then it can be replaced or left as is. It’s a problem that many people tend to go straight to the cylinder head & at a Hefty bill.

[@jaybenjamin5649]

When you take the oil cap off while running it’s normal for a certain amount of pressure to be felt as the chambers arent 100%sealed

[@RevivingSalvage]

Cheers 👍

[@carlparker1516]

Quality video

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much 👍

[@blackcat-sv5rj]

i got one of these defo got a leak like yours just had to replace the clutch and alt probably do it some good to do what you did there replacing seals and stuff really want to see how easy it is to get it all back on though as its my only vehicle and I've been off the road enough this year. ill try to locate some of those wires and that for you also that small hollow one with the 90 degree cap on the end goes on the bottom of that white thing on the right

[@jackobrien7135]

I hear full fat coke over night cleans injectors up a treat. Nice video

[@drfc94]

Black smoke means running too rich sometimes a dirty oil filter can cause this. Also seems to diesel knock abit might need the injectors replacing or re learning

[@mikefranky]

Just come across your channel..Excellent content fella.. If you looking for a jump pack I’ve tried loads over the years but my no1 pack is the Noco GB70…..worth its weight in gold never let me down.. What part of wales you from?..

[@callummckenna8470]

Those 4 mounts on side side door side are mounts for removable seats

[@cposky4394]

And ex diesel mechanic here ..and also welsh ... experience will come in time every day is a leaning day and one vehicle can be slight difference within a year apart but look identical ...and then you will know what is wrong sometimes just by the sound like a wheel bearing for example ..but you have to get others to make the sound even if you know full well what's wrong lol

[@RevivingSalvage]

Nice to have a fellow Welsh man on here... You can never buy or beat experience... thanks very much for your support 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐑👍

[@givman2004]

Colour on the cam at the end where the issue is looks like its got hot. Its more orange/brown vs other side.

[@hammerwell0868]

Fingers crossed for you on this one and hopefully you have sorted it . If so for £900 notes you got a bargain 👊

[@RevivingSalvage]

I bloody hope so thanks very much 👍

[@ewanperridge3387]

cant wait till you get it back at start it bit of a twichy bum moment lol

[@darrynnoyce5948]

Looking @ your video that sign of the rocker out of place is timing chain has slipped

[@mrmawson2438]

That air filter looks great 😂

[@RevivingSalvage]

Dirty girl lol 😆

[@mrmawson2438]

@@RevivingSalvage 😂

[@edwardmurdoch1062]

Don't think it has had a service in a long time this tends to happen with work vans. 👍👍

[@jeremybevan5946]

Hi, The smoke that came out when you revved the van up looked like soot from the exhaust. When they are driven around town this builds up, on a run it may clear, otherwise it is an MOT failure on emissions. Sometimes it can be the injectors are past it. The sniff test is the way to tell if it is burnt oil it has a certain smell. but black smoke in a diesel is normally soot from the exhaust system. You got the van at a good price and with a replacement engine must be worth £2750? Keep going it is all interesting.

[@stefanallan4274]

Still double check your pump timing because if itsvout that's why it's so hard to start lol sorry for bombarding you. It's been a while since I've worked on a deisle engine it's slowly coming back to me

[@Showing_the_car_]

Good job on that, bud - nice when you spot something as the likely fault - I'm looking forward to the sequel video!

[@frasermetcalfe7032]

had mondeo disel same age. but low mileage.....i fuelled it up at (dodgy?) petrol station...it did that black soot thing on the floor....but once i went to supermarket station and filled her up it went back to normal...no soot or black smoke.

[@johnbutler3654]

if you ever get a stuck copper washer just pour a little coke cola down the passage where the injectors go, i use a pencil to seal the hole.works wonders does the coke cola loosens everthing believe me cheers

[@timellis6459]

I think the aerial type cable / plug goes to the bottom of the fuel filter and senses water in the fuel filter. Some aftermarket filters don't have the socket to attach the plug so it just gets left hanging

[@RevivingSalvage]

That makes perfect sense now 👌 but at the time it was blowing my brain 🧠 lol thanks very much 👍

[@iankane2847]

Thanks another great video

[@elwanderer7903]

In between the sills underneath are small drainage holes. They get bunged up give them a clean out and poke any muck out it helps towards that never ending battle of rot down there!

[@RevivingSalvage]

I will check them out cheers 👍

[@1961kickboxer]

I’ve got a mk6 just bought a mig welder to do the sills the drivers side is more rotty

[@WidowUK]

We have the same engine in our taxi multi seater it a very noisy engine anyway. The suffer from broken piston skirts that make them sound like there going to blow up. They also suffer with lazy start caused by a bad earth that’s bolted to the seat base they normally burn the paint off and it goes rusty. That knock sounds more like camshaft lifters it’s at half engine speed. When you put new copper washer on injectors use a little bit of grease to keep washer on injector so it sits on injector when you put it back in so they don’t get stuck in injector hole. Now sometimes they double up copper washers because at some point the injector has come loose and has damage the seat where the injector sits causing it to leak compression.

[@gillie8347]

Man whoever was doing the subtitles doesn’t understand the Welsh accent some of them are hilarious 🤣 😂

[@stefanallan4274]

I would say uther turbo or blocked breather pipe that can blow oil straight out

[@WrenchingOnCars]

In most of the video of the engine running (after you topped up the oil) the noises sound like diesel clatter, perhaps some tapping in the top end. In a few shots there is something that sounds a little like bottom end. Watching to the end of the video, you found a cam follower that either popped out of place or broke, you smoking gun for top end noise. There is lots of oil on top but no large drips underneath. The smoke is more black than blue, indicating it is running rich. If you are worried about the turbo seal, check for oiliness at the exhaust tip or disconnect the downpipe and check for oil. As for the body, since it is a work truck there is a decent white paint from Rust oleum that works well and looks good from 10 feet away. (In the US, many of the automakers had bad white paint in the early 2000s that after a few years chipped and pealed off in sheets. Rust oleum white paint was a cheap and effective fix.)

[@M896]

Putting engine components ON TARMAC! Lovely way of getting grit into your engine!

[@kennethcroll6972]

hi, you were very lucky, if that rocker had pushed on the spring retainer the keepers could have popped out and dropped a valve onto the piston, that would have killed the engine

[@harryc3725]

Get on to topdon for a jump pack 😉

[@maryteresaward3876]

When it cold it started but when you try it off and then when you to start it again it well not go on after a few try of t turnover it well not start you about 5 or 6 times again

[@bidders77]

as far as layout i have my mowers in the side door, can fit 2 honda rollers in the side door. i have 3 shelves along the right hand side for long tools like hoe's and strimmers etc

[@RevivingSalvage]

Makes perfect sense 👌 thanks

[@matth1210]

Make a little 12v setup to check the injector spray be good to run a cleaner through them. I would replace the copper seals while you are there better to replace now just incase they dont seat properly. Also get a volt meter and check you are getting 12v to each injector as that wiring looks dodgey. I think you are missing a fuel filter thats what the top plug goes to i might be wrong.