Ford Bantam 1.3i ROCAM timing chain replacement

in this video we will be changing the timing chain on the Ford Bantam 1.3i ROCAM.

[@jannieglad6513]

The last time i took out the gearbox to remove the sump i decided enough is enough. I drilled 2 holes in the bell housing exactly under the 2 bolts and use a small ratchet and extension to remove the 2 bolts. Worked like a charm for me.

[@tonyelston959]

Hi Jaco, thank you for a great video.... I'm 68 and I rant and rave when I work on the Bantam....It was the accountant who put the two bolts into the bell housing. LOL....save 1$ on manufacture ........made millions on service and sales.

[@leebrand2172]

Thank you Jaco. Really appreciated. Busy doing it :-)

[@alexpittendrigh4600]

Dankie Jaco. Stem saam. Haal die engine uit. Goeie videos. Help Baie

[@justinboodhram2360]

Manufacturers design it like that. 1. They don't want you working on your vehicle. 2. Piss off the mechanic and make his life like hell 3. They not working on it after it's made. So it's the next person problem. That's the reason I can think of. I prefer if they make it less complicated. Makes it easier to work on. Simple job, has to become a big job

[@JacoBadenhorst]

I think indirectly it is sort of #3.

[@tinuswelthagen1096]

Werry good and education. And the burden 2 rear sump bolts. Wel, you don't neat to take the gearbox, clutch and flywheel of or out. If you can support the gearbox and eng with block and tackle. (Preverbally 2, on the same rail. 1 on eng and 1 on gearbox) You can just split the eng from gearbox. And with a 1/4" drife socket and extension you can undo the laast 2 samp bolts in order to get the samp of and back. Then just made the eng back to the gearbox. Good advice. Put like 3 or mor extra-long bolts thru the bellhousing to the eng to hold the eng, bellhousing alignment. Moov the eng about 2 " away from the bellhousing. You can even unhook the intermediate plate from its dells to get more cases to the sump bolts. If done it this week, just before X Mas 2023. I'm 69j. old (or young) and it worked. Thy say a laze man will always try to take short cuts. Wel if it works. Why not.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

I have not thought about it like that. Maybe a "spreader bar" over the top can hold the engine and gearbox up? You still had to pull out the CV axles?

[@tinuswelthagen1096]

@@JacoBadenhorst l dit not disconect enything from the gearbox just rear gearbox mountong 😀

[@JacoBadenhorst]

@@tinuswelthagen1096 hats off to you! I would have thought that the CV axle would not move enough toe separate the gearbox and engine. Well done!

[@tinuswelthagen1096]

Must say die cylinder head was of and exhaust manifold was hanging loos.

[@tinuswelthagen1096]

And the power steer pump loosen from its mounting.

[@sandlapetrosmondile210]

Hi Jaco I have rocam 1.3i 2007. It broke timing chain but before that it had a blinking engine light then hard start. What could have been problems. It also wetted the plug number 4.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

It could have been a number of things. It is honestly difficult to say over the internet. Could have been an ignition problem if you had a wet spark plug and check engine light and hard start. If you broke the timing chain you will have to check valves and replace head gasket anyway.

[@jordancroukamp7289]

Hi Jaco, ive just replaced timing chain and all. I have put the crank and cam to all the TDC marks, however when i start the vehicle it cranks but seems to not want to start. If i crank it a couple times it starts but cant hold idle without pressing the throttle. Any idea what the cause could be?

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Could be a couple of things. Best get it to a technician.

[@calliemaritz3401]

Hi Jaco,op die rocam kry ek nerens bigend bolts nie,kan mens die selfdes weer gebruik of watse alternatief is daar wat jy dalk van weet?

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Callie, ek sal nie voorstel om die ou boute te gebruik nie. Al moet jy wag vir parte. Omdat jy die engine en ratkas Gaan moet split om weer by hulle uit te kom as die sump-pan weer moet af.

[@calliemaritz3401]

@@JacoBadenhorst ja nee,ek het ook so gedink,die probleem is net ek kry nerens bigend boute nie,behalwe as ek seker set conrods koop sal dit seker saamkom

[@jackbrooks8840]

Where did you get the tool to stop the cam gear spinning ?

[@JacoBadenhorst]

It is a universal kit from Adendorff.

[@Barrysnyman1]

Jaco if the valve cover is the only part that leaking can I just replace that gasket. Bantam rocam Engine got very low km's. Thanks in Regard and thank you for the video.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Yes. If it's only the top cover leaking, I would just replace the single gasket. If you are lucky or buy OEM parts, you will be able to buy the single gasket only. On the other end, a full set of aftermarket non-OEM gaskets may cost Les than the one OEM.

[@giftsithole9675]

Hi Jaco I need help my rocam 1.6 its having problem with lifters they so noisy even if I have changed them I did change them twice. Does a chain do make a noise similar to lifters

[@JacoBadenhorst]

If you have changed them and it's still knocking, it's probably not the lifters. The chain should not make a noise so it's probably something else. It is difficult to say as I have no idea how the engine is sounding.

[@bonolomodutwane2159]

Yes.. mine has been making those funny sounds..I just opened it only to find that the chain guide is broken 💔

[@nevillecoleman1587]

Hi Jaco , i have a bantam 2006 1.6 rocam, i think the oil pump has gone in it, still works but is faulty. Oil light comes on then the noises start coming, switch off and on then pressure seems fine for a littlle but then light comes on again. So my question is , while replacing oil pump is it best to change chain and guides aswell? Im no mechanic , so ill have to take it in unfortunately 😢 so would that add alot of hours to the labour charge? Thnaks in advance

[@JacoBadenhorst]

How many miles does the bantam have on the clock? To get the sump pan off in order to get the oil-pump off, you will have to split the engine and gearbox in any case. So the only additional work would be the valve cover

[@nevillecoleman1587]

​@@JacoBadenhorst it has 160k on the clock.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

@@nevillecoleman1587 I would do it while you are going to have the engine open in any case.

[@nevillecoleman1587]

@@JacoBadenhorst thanks for your responses, much appreciated. Enjoy your weekend further.

[@suidafrikaansetwat167]

So to replace the stock cam with a performance one it is going to be a pretty straight forward proses judging by how open the cam sits and how easy you can align everything....giving me ideas

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Yes, it should not be a problem. If you have the engine stripped up to that point. You will however have to split the engine and gearbox in order to make sure you have the bottom of the timing chain lined up.

[@suidafrikaansetwat167]

@@JacoBadenhorst ok thanks I will look what I can do..I will tell you how successful I am in a few weeks💪🏽

[@thabangmagashule4260]

Hi Jaco, my rocam mixed oil and water. Just got my top back from engineering. Currently, the timing chain doesn't want to fit. I'm puzzled, I don't know what to do. Must I remove oil sump/ gear box to get to it to adjust or is there a reason why it doesn't want to fit

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Yes you will have to split the engine and gearbox to take the oil-pan off in order to make sure you have not slipped a tooth on the bottom sprocket. Besides that you will have to take the oil pan off to clean out the "chocolate milkshake" in the bottom.

[@thabangmagashule4260]

@@JacoBadenhorst alright I get it. Thanks for the help Jaco, your vids are so informative 👍

[@JacoBadenhorst]

@@thabangmagashule4260 it's a pleasure.glad if it helps. I sadly sold the bantam a few weeks ago.

[@thabangmagashule4260]

@@JacoBadenhorst recently acquired mine, so I'll be for sure returning to the vids

[@zunaids4036]

Hi Jaco. are you say you need to remove the oil pan to replace the timing chain?

[@zunaids4036]

and to remove the oil pan, you need to remove the gearbox? omg

[@JacoBadenhorst]

@@zunaids4036 yes you are 100% correct. It is an absolute ball-ache

[@JacoBadenhorst]

The last two bolts on the oil pan sits behind the flywheel with no way to get to it. Even the workshop repair manual states it that way.

[@mygarage1142]

Hey there. What is the size torx bolt on the cam sprocket the tool you used

[@JacoBadenhorst]

I'll have to check. I honestly can't remember.

[@leebrand2172]

Eish that's a remarkably clean head 😜

[@billiemor296]

Good day sir can I replace the newer engine of 1.3 to my old 1.3 Rocam because the ICU Computer box is not the same

[@JacoBadenhorst]

If the sensors are the same and fit you would probably be able to, but you will have to check with the OEM.

[@kerwinbehrends6886]

Good afternoon sir hope you are well. Just a quick one my bantam 2007 1.3 has 318000 on the clock at this high mileage what oil should I use. Thank u for the feedback in advance. Thank u.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

I use shell helix 20w-50 (High mileage)

[@kerwinbehrends6886]

Thank u sir

[@JacoBadenhorst]

@@kerwinbehrends6886 no problem. Glad I could help. I try and stay away from "cheap" oils...

[@computerscienceforh.s.cboa2740]

Hello Jaco , I am having Ford Ikon 1.6 Rocam Engine , The Coolant And Oil is mixed , so how much dollar estimate, would be the cost to fix and is it worth because the vehicle is still in good condition, only faced this issue

[@JacoBadenhorst]

I would definitely repair it then. Cost depends on the cost of machining the head. Your time is your time and your cost is zero. The rest of the spares are fairly cheap. But take into account the amount of tools required. Without proper tools, you may be battling.

[@computerscienceforh.s.cboa2740]

@@JacoBadenhorst Yes Sir , Because The rocam 1.6 engine is still a absolute pleasure to drive I am still surprised by the performance, so after repairing how many years the engine could run or how much years it could sustain by taking good care

[@LeonardoCoutinho]

Hi, whats difference between rocam 1.0 and 1.3?

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Not sure in detail, but overall, it should work on the same principal. do not know if spares will be interchangeable though..

[@PuleTokeloChalale-ck3bs]

Hi mine cranks but doesn't start no spark, but the power to the coil is there. What could be the problem.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

how did you check power to the coil? bad plugs, bad ignition leads?

[@PuleTokeloChalale-ck3bs]

@@JacoBadenhorst by stripping each wire and checking with a test light on battery negative. And cranking the car for spark.

[@ceciliamabothe2118]

Can please bring my bakkie for timing check, it doesn't sound ok since it was "fixed"

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Cicilia, I am so sorry but I'm not a mechanic by trade. I only work on my own vehicles.

[@TheTheredestman]

Is the rocam an interference engine? Not getting a clear answer online.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

As far as I have it, it's not, so you won't bounce a valve off a piston if you mis time it. But let's rather not give it a try. 🤓

[@TheTheredestman]

@@JacoBadenhorst haha indeed. pretty sure my timing chain is on its way out. When i did the rocker over gasket seemed like a bit of slack was there. So yeah was tryna work out how difficult was gonna be to set top dead center. Thanks for the info i appreciate it.

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Once you have it all stripped, it is super easy...

[@mishackmashele-oe8dm]

I have a problem my chain is making noise how do I fix it

[@JacoBadenhorst]

I would replace the chain, sprockets and chain guide and tensioner. What sometimes happen is that the mount for the tensioner breaks off. If the chain slips a tooth on one of the sprockets, you will be having a bad day. (Think bent valves and so on.) And if you are going to split the engine and gearbox, you might as well replace all the spares. The spares are much cheaper than the labour to strip and fit. Hope it helps.

[@mishackmashele-oe8dm]

@@JacoBadenhorst thanks a lot

[@operationalsolutions3564]

Hi Jaco. How do I contact you personally. Chris

[@JacoBadenhorst]

You can find my e-mail on my page.

[@ThokozaniLukhele-sz2cj]

hi brother why did you change it

[@JacoBadenhorst]

The bantam had a leaking head gasket. So when replacing the gasket I had the engineering shop work on the head. And I decided that while I have the engine open, I might as well do it. So it was fot "peace of mind" more than anything else.

[@user-cm6iz1gh5y]

Show me the drowning of the timing

[@TheTheredestman]

Having to pull the transmission to drop the oil sump is the most rediculous design.thanks ford!

[@tiaanvandermerwe4011]

Ek soek hulp met die oliepomp vervanging

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Waarmee sukkel jy?

[@sonybhangu1560]

Ford ikon

[@JacoBadenhorst]

Yes some of the icons had a ROCAM engine as well, but if I remember correctly, the early zetec engine was 16valve?

[@sonybhangu1560]

Yes bro

[@nickb5391]

Such a bad design to change a timing chain, Ford should have made it so as you do it without having to take the gearbox off or even the sump/oil pan

[@JacoBadenhorst]

I agree 100%. But there is probably some reason for it. I just cannot see it.