I Bought A Ford Transit Mk7 On Facebook Marketplace - What Was I Thinking!

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[@md-detailing]

Love that gen of Transit,they were producted untill 2013/14. Great van for the money,great work and video as always! :D

[@RevivingSalvage]

It would be a shame if I can't fix it... I hate giving up on things 😒

[@ryanfrench2000]

Definitely think it’s going to be a money pit good look with sorting it out 👊👊

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much 👍

[@owenjoseph6097]

I think it's a good van for the money those blue keys often have the battery disconnect inside the key. Just check the voltage on the two large terminals on the PCB.😉

[@RevivingSalvage]

Nice one buddy 👍

[@edwardmurdoch1062]

Looks like James has it covered it let's hope so .👍👍

[@billhutton7766]

Best of luck turning the van around. I hope the back isn’t full of someone else’s rubbish as you couldn’t open it fingers crossed. Looking forward to seeing you fix it up 🛠👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

I bloody hope so too the doors were working before it was dropped off but because it was dark you couldn't see what was inside 😳

[@seantaylor6123]

Hi very interesting as I have a fwd 2.2 ford transit 2010 this content may help me looking forward to your next vlog keep up the great work.

[@RevivingSalvage]

I will definitely be doing more to the engine. So hopefully I'll help you out even more 👍

[@spencewatts2667]

Interesting choice chap . You said it drives well so they engine must be OK. Look forward to the next one. My bros got one of these and he loves it. Had it years and never let's him down. Keep going. Roll on the next one.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Something different to watch buddy 🤔... they go forever if they are looked after... I needed a bigger van so why not try & get a cheap fixer uper, lol

[@spencewatts2667]

@@RevivingSalvage you will always get people saying get rid but sometimes it's little things you can sort. As transits go it s a pretty tidy one.

[@RevivingSalvage]

I've seen a hell of a lot worse with the bodywork hanging ... I had a few recipes with it & it's had a lot of new parts over the years so I think it's worth saving....I don't give up easily anyway lol

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Noise sounded top end once it got going but, what do I know :) Noise sounded consistent across all 4 pots which I always think is a good thing. My recommendation - don't panic, worth doing the cheap checks first. Give it some clean oil and a filter and check the pickup if you don't mind getting under the engine.

[@RevivingSalvage]

I was thinking the exact same... cheap fixes & see if we spot something untoward... thanks for watching 👀 I really appreciate it 👍

[@steve5772]

If you put the key in the driver's door and do something like unlock-lock-unlock (can't quite remember), it should unlock all the doors. Worth checking the timing because the 2.2's do like to stretch timing chains until they snap.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much for the advice. I won't be going to the extreme of changing the timing chain lol I will leave someone else have that pleasure lol

[@stevem7250]

Turn the key in the door to unlock 2 or 3 times

[@techscrew2]

To unlock manually without the push buttons. Insert key into drivers door turn key to unlock then turn key back to insert position then turn key to unlock again and hold in position for a second or 2, you will hear all doors unlock

[@tarmacwarrior7762]

Big battery’s for the engine - small one at the fronts for the key and radio They changed the injector clamps for a slightly never around 2013 , the bolts are one use and stretch bolts 👍🏻

[@RevivingSalvage]

I thought it should have two batteries but it only had one? I have bought new bolts for the injector clamps they came as a pack with the seals

[@axgtsimi]

@@RevivingSalvage onley the 2.4 bigger transits have 2 batteries

[@normanstephens5391]

Hi Big Man. Well you've Dived in at the Deep End Again 🤣🤣Luckily you can swim. See you in the next one. 👍👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

With arm bands on lol Thanks very much 👍 👌

[@alangilfoyle4103]

Turn the key twice quickly in the drivers door clockwise to unlock the back and side door

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much I will definitely try that ... & see what happens

[@alangilfoyle4103]

@@RevivingSalvage it may take a couple of go to get it right I have to do it on the work van cause the fob battery's flat

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much Alan 👍 I will give it a go on Sunday I thought it might be an easy fix...

[@BKR-01-]

Get some soapy water in a spray bottle and spray around each injector if it bubbles then its seals and if it is be sure to cut the injector seats otherwise its pointless. Good luck with it hopefully it can be saved.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much for your advice I really appreciate I will definitely try it

[@ih9017]

Great choice ,really looking forward to this like you said get it running get an MOT on it and you are good to go ,could even rent it out to a mate whose moving house 😉 just to recoup some money ,good luck 😉

[@RevivingSalvage]

Lol what you like mun cheers buddy 👍

[@ih9017]

@@RevivingSalvage 🤣🤣🤣

[@joolsonthetools]

Hi mate. Great video. Turn the key towards the front of the van TWICE to unlock the back doors

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much for the advice 👍

[@mrmawson2438]

That's going to be interesting 👍

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Vans can be a bloody nightmare, I bought a MK6 a couple of Years back, turned into a camper van, lots of profit doing that, even if you just carpet the back, as to the key, not sure if it's the same on the MK7 but I bought a remote off eBay for my MK6 and did the coding by open/close door with key in a few times, there is a method to pair the remote yourself for the MK7 too (I think) 🙃

[@RevivingSalvage]

Yeah your probably right there with the camper conversion... people tagged me in videos with coding the of the key so definitely going to try it out ... cheers 🍻

[@dillon02]

New sub can't wait to the episodes on the transit and all the other episodes 🤘👊

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much for the sub I really appreciate it and glad to hear you are enjoying the content 😀

[@stefanallan4274]

I would say just low on oil atm with the knocking. With the white smoke I'd check the headgasket. They are common on these

[@RevivingSalvage]

Possibly both lol 😆 I bought a shit box 📦 lol 💩

[@mrbigvanlife7130]

I don’t think that sounds unusual. My bet is that injectors need cleaning / or if you’re unlucky then replaced. Step one is pull the codes to give you some direction and given the start up then I’d check the glow plugs with a resistance check - check for 12v+ command.

[@adibop1]

I've had a transit or 2 always needs a good battery. Keep eye on the battery earth strap has a fuse inline. Ignition switch get a replacement ASAP. Fuel filters leak and fuel return lines leak back.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much for your advice I really appreciate it 👍 if I can get it to run half decent, then I will invest in a new battery

[@dinatarkteruz]

This should be an interesting project. What's it like underneath?😬 tin worm love these

[@therealnorthmediavlogs6428]

Mine had the same issue it was a loose injector mines a 2010 done 208k and still going strong

[@daveyboyprice6351]

we all being there mate bought the odd dog or two lol make a nice flip cheers davey east london cars

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much 👍 I bloody hope I can flip it lol

[@petebird7171]

Good luck with that mate, they can be a money pit, it’s going to be interesting series, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much 👍 I'm not spending loads on it... its cost me £20 so far ... so only doing the cheap fixes if it still runs like a bag of nails then I will resell it on Facebook lol something different to watch plenty more coming soon

[@mrmawson2438]

@@RevivingSalvage it sounds fucked

[@mrmawson2438]

@@RevivingSalvage bag of spanners 🤣

[@andyo3531]

Without seeing the whole video It will most likely be a hole in the manifold from a glow plug exploding. The manifold is plastic and it most likely has melted making this noise. Mine sounded exactly tge same.

[@salvagerenovations1703]

Great content! Bon courage!

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thank you very much 👍

[@essentialfix]

Did I hear the EGR coughing after you took the key out? Mines done that for years (4yrs since I had it ex BT) and still does. She's a mk7 swb 2.2 all sound but the body is my next thing... Steel cancer!!!

[@MegaDwin]

if you put the key into the drivers door and and quickly turn the key left twice it unlocks the rear doors.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much I will definitely give it a go... 👍

[@jowanbray182]

Put the key in driver side door lock and turn it like u lock it then turn it a second time the same way and that should unlock the back

[@RevivingSalvage]

Cheers buddy I will definitely give it a go 👍

[@craiggunn3416]

hi dude, love the transit story, just bought one myself with same symptoms, what happened with it as two vids are the same in the playlist?

[@mrmawson2438]

All good

[@julianwoodward5360]

youll get it sorted butty,greetings from barry island

[@RevivingSalvage]

Hello my friend form Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐑 thanks for the support 🙏 I really appreciate it 👍

[@sid111sid111sid111]

You really like a challenge 😳 , good luck with it

[@RevivingSalvage]

I'm a gluten for punishment lol thanks for watching 👀 😅

[@hssmotorsltd]

If you put the key in ignition and cycle through from postion 0 to 2 4 times then press unlock on the key this can recalibrate the key.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much I will definitely give it a try

[@stevehill4615]

Was going to say the same, I lost the remote functions on the key fob of my fusion found an article on line, but there it said you may have to cycle the ignition many times so I tried it cycling the switch between 0 (off) and 3 (ignition on) the dash emitted a low beep so locked & unlocked using fob, back to normal, fob also might need a new battery (if you're trying this start by putting a window fully down just in case you lock yourself in and have to let yourself out using the key), looks like it could be tricky with that dodgy ignition switch/lock, on what I saw it doesn't look a bad van though the oil light coming on (was it flickering ---- might benefit from a full service, or just on ---- might be more serious) is a cause for concern.

[@Demop_VW_garage]

my 2.4 had this problem and it did end up being the injector bolts coming loose.

[@cposky4394]

Some of the ford keys charge when in the ignition it could be dead after being left to stand for a while

[@RevivingSalvage]

Cheers buddy 👍 👌

[@oldgit1091]

If it's smoking white check egr water cooler has not failed they split INSIDE and go directly in to exhaust

[@RevivingSalvage]

It didn't smoke much when I started it so unsure if it's that bad but I'm sure time will tell thanks very much for the advice I really appreciate it 👍

[@willswheels283]

It is a gamble, probably best going to look at it first to see what needed doing and wether you think you could do it, and £900 for an 08 plate Transit with average miles isn’t too bad considering the current prices of vans.

[@andrewmillard5959]

Had same problem with mine, knocking like bugger, new injectors, all sorted

[@RevivingSalvage]

Well there is hope lol 😆 😅 😬

[@mrmawson2438]

I'm sure the girl will enjoy her first car

[@RevivingSalvage]

Yeah she was well happy

[@billyparr9689]

If you want to open the back doors you nearly had it sussed out, put the key in the door and unlock it twice it twice turn to the right back straight then right again

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much. By the sounds of it, I nearly did lol 😆

[@nickb5391]

It sounds like it's running on 3 cylinders, maybe an injectors gone, slacken the injector pipes off one by one while it's running to see if it sounds different, if there is no change that could be the suspect injector

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much I will definitely try that but its definitely sick 😫

[@conradwallace3404]

Key programming is easy on those for the locks just turn the key on and off 8 times and then press the button on the key and it’s programmed. Loads of videos on KZbin video

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much but the bloody lock on the ignition is faulty so would be rather difficult lol

[@craniumjunglist8934]

I would love one like that and convert the back and go camping.

[@RevivingSalvage]

I would love to do that but I think you would need a high top van 😉 little more head hight ... thanks for watching 👀

[@dermotmcguirk4602]

Bangin it's bollocks off big ends gone

[@RevivingSalvage]

Lol I bloody hope not 👍

[@danpullin6610]

Someone havin a good time in a plane @ 5:24 lol

[@RevivingSalvage]

Yeah sounds like that ... it was a boy on a motorbike loving life lol

[@jeremybevan5946]

I thought I heard the crank knocking when you first started it in which case you are going to need new shells. This may explain the oil light coming on. You are a brave man though so good luck lets hope you don't need an exchange engine?

[@RevivingSalvage]

Yeah thats the next port of call ... probably the oil pickup blocked ... im definitely going to enjoy this project

[@criscross572]

Belt driven oil pump ?

[@sammyeastwood4950]

When you unlock the door do it twice and it open the rear doors.

[@RevivingSalvage]

I will definitely be giving that a go cheers buddy 👍

[@terry987654]

I hope you enjoy welding. I would get it running and if you don't need much for MOT get it done and sell it.

[@RevivingSalvage]

I think it should pass a Mot with very little work to the body 🤔 I bloody hope so

[@terry987654]

@@RevivingSalvage you can't always tell just by looking give the sills a tap with a screwdriver handle you will hear if they are solid or not i have seem them full of newspaper or rags and covered with filler also behind rear bumper is another common place they rot and front inner wings. Transits are well known for being rust buckets.

[@tonyrichard2705]

That's hell of a lot of money with no test

[@RevivingSalvage]

I suppose so ... im a bit of a gambling man lol... I also buy alot of salvage from auctions & you can't test them so I suppose I'm used to buying like that ... 😅

[@terrylee2518]

I don’t know about that transit has it got a time chain or timing belt. timing chain is quite complicated Either way you may have to look at them both which ever one you’re got to confirm they’re okay if you’re going to sell it look forward to seeing you do the work all the best

[@RevivingSalvage]

I think it's got a chain so maintenance free lol 😆 😅 thanks for watching 👀

[@deranocasper]

Put the past behind you take at one job at a time in time you will have a good work horse

[@RevivingSalvage]

Cheers buddy 👍

[@deranocasper]

@@RevivingSalvage i like the front storage set up for Strimers and hedge trimmers etc a good valet and attention to the body work and quick buff up after you get the engine sorted and sucking diesel again 👍💪

[@DECB6]

I think you may need a glow plug change on the van

[@PLASTERKINGCOUK]

As said the battery comes loose in key just resolder

[@samgraham4168]

Pull the rocker cover, they are prone to breaking cam followers. Not a terrible job, but they do sound just like that when they go. I've bought loads of them cheap where people think the bottom end has gone and it's just cam followers ;)

[@samgraham4168]

Also, because it's a 16v engine, and it just results in one valve not opening, it doesn't drop a cylinder to run on 3 which catches a lot of people off guard.

[@vincemarshall8550]

need battery connected to open rear and side on the key fob ,good low miles but how was it loved?

[@RevivingSalvage]

The battery was connected ... it had some good recipes with it .had a few quid spent on it over the years so I hope it has been looked after...

[@Dj-zx8kc]

To open back door open with door lock on drivers side open it twice will open then

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much 👍

[@jameslee8070]

No oil pressure. That's why the top ends knocking.. starved of oil.

[@stevedmavicmini6581]

Use blow torch on bumpers brings colour back as new

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much Steve 👍 I might just burn it 🔥

[@stevedmavicmini6581]

@@RevivingSalvage easy....kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIWwd2uonq2lj68

[@RevivingSalvage]

I would never of thought of that fair play thanks very much 👍

[@keegan4039]

Did you check the oil level on van , if yes check oil pressure with a gauge

[@RevivingSalvage]

I did check it, but it was very dirty... thanks very much 👍

[@blackcat-sv5rj]

probs not your issue but I got mine this year and mine was missing a thermostat in the power steering system took ages to warm up and stop sounding like a tractor before I replaced that

[@wakeup2theNWO]

Where you from mate I used to live in Abergavenny, I recon your a valleys boy, definitely worth a crack for £900 if you can't fix it at least you can store stuff in the back and keep listing it until someone buys it for 1k spares 👍

[@leedstown]

900 seems all the money with no mot not running good and been rough, but goid luck with it

[@RevivingSalvage]

Yeah I don't know what the hell I was thinking 🤔 but I love a challenge lol

[@gittinsoutdooradventures5267]

if you turn the key twice it will open the back doors

[@martinburbridge7545]

Good luck that looks like money pit you can reprogram them keys with a few turns in ignition

[@RevivingSalvage]

Fingers crossed 🤞 it's an easy fix 🙏 😉

[@bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843]

Keys easy to feprogram look on youtube think its just simole as press brake 12time and press pedals i done mine before

[@RevivingSalvage]

Cheers buddy I will have a look 👍

[@scottsimpkins9993]

Charge your key on a cordless toothbrush charger and key charger’s whiles running

[@RevivingSalvage]

I did try that but seems to be dead ... but that's very much for your advice I really appreciate it 👍

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Sounded less horrific longer it ran. Try 2 cheap fixes then get rid if no better.

[@RevivingSalvage]

I thought that too... cheers buddy 👍

[@sarahrobinson410]

I know a guy who buy this van Terry Marx.. he offered me £1000 for my 14 plate.. so not sure what he give for yours id guess more as there sought after vans.. I phoned up a big dealership in Eastbourne about mine.. They told me from the description of mine I was told circa £9500. The MOT guy said my van was a very tidy example have to agree.. Mine is partly servicing and Two front tyres and a really good valet.. Thousand pound what planet that guy on.. You always have to admire a trier.. Really depressed me over it.. As I still owed £5000+ at the time.. A joke is a joke but I don't think he was joking.. That van has a set of chub like locks on it.. for security so If you got that key surely those doors will open..

[@RevivingSalvage]

People take the mick when they want to buy a car or van ... they always ask even before they've view what's your best price or lowest.... does my nut in .... make the effort to at least turn up & look before knocking money 💰 off... where do they get off asking £1k for a 2014 van ... dam cheek

[@bernardmcgahan6587]

The noise got my attention on turning over and heard it before as I work at trannys everyday. Could be wrong as on camera but it sounds like a big end which is common for this engine.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Bloody hell I hope not ... is that a new engine 🤔 thanks for watching 👀

[@bernardmcgahan6587]

@@RevivingSalvage yeah these engines are a premium used and most get scrapped for this reason

[@RevivingSalvage]

Well I probably won't be putting an engine in ... but u suppose you never know 🤔

[@harrynewbrook5103]

One for copart and quick.

[@RevivingSalvage]

Nah got to at least try 🤣

[@MikeK-NIreland]

Sounds like the Big Ends away on that. Mick 😟

[@RevivingSalvage]

I'm.sure we will find out buddy

[@dave1secondago]

oh dear did it come with ear defenders , that engine is toast judging by the noise

[@RevivingSalvage]

It's OK if you can't hear it lol ... thanks for watching 👀 buddy

[@deranocasper]

Sounds like you have your work cut out for you could it be head gasket good luck with the project

[@RevivingSalvage]

I bloody hope not lol 😅

[@deranocasper]

@@RevivingSalvage my Peugeot 205 diesel 1.8 engine blow up wrecked head bore and pistons in a big cloud of smoke

[@alanbedford9989]

Good look done many ash pan first

[@kizzyfur62]

Are these the engines that pop cam carriers? Seen it before. Sounds like it to me

[@RevivingSalvage]

Spot on there fella 👌

[@marktyler2396]

check the under side fully as can rot faster than a soggy bag

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks for the advice I will definitely take a look 👀 👍

[@marktyler2396]

@@RevivingSalvage only said that as a friend had one perfect when parked due to covid fist time he used had to get mot and was completely rotted away

[@ewanperridge3387]

the transit looks alright get the engine sorted a bit of cosmetics and she be back on the road and as you say vans are in demand at the mo and who does int like a transit lol

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much 👍

[@balbirsingh8313]

CARNT SEE any smoking looks like another seller of Facebook market place not being honest and it's been for a m.o.t but failed as dvla check shows as always do the check before buying and big mistake buying it blind for £900 but hope you can fix it and flip it. Good video content 👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

The Mot had just run out that's all didn't fail... it did start to smoke when it got hot after filming lol hopefully it will be an easy fix

[@Dj-zx8kc]

Engine sounded tight on start up oil pump probably bad check the oil first whole engine could be bad

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks for the advice buddy 👍

[@kelbee8974]

Subscribed.... Interesting watch 👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks very much for the sub I really appreciate it 👍

[@jasonhobbs5611]

If you have a wireless charger for a phone or a toothbrush place the key on it and it should charge

[@RevivingSalvage]

I seen that on KZbin I did try but didn't have any of it ... I didn't check if it actually had a battery in it lol

[@jasonhobbs5611]

@@RevivingSalvage I bought a 3 button fob for my mk6 transit off ebay for 5 quid then sit in drivers seat and turn ignition on and off 8 times without starting the engine on the 8th the doors will lock and unlock press a button on the fob the door looks will lock and unlock take keys out then try fob it should unlock. Also try unlocking the drivers door twice that usually unlocks the rear.

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

That's in better nick than mine 🤣🤣🤣

[@RevivingSalvage]

I dred to think 🤔 what yours looks like then lol

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

@@RevivingSalvageworse than that mate 💥

[@RevivingSalvage]

Lol

[@bekabeka71]

Looking to buy a transit van and make my dream come true to be a van owner 🙌🏼 preferably mk6 with 2.0 engine for when I buy a compact tractor to load it in and out of the medium roof van

[@RevivingSalvage]

You can't go wrong with the older transits the Mk7 seem to have a few common problems. Just keep an eye 👁 out for rust buddy

[@bekabeka71]

@@RevivingSalvage thank you mate

[@a11csc]

worth a punt

[@RevivingSalvage]

My thoughts exactly thanks very much 👍

[@alanbedford9989]

Get sump off and look at oil pump screen that sounds like no oil up stairs and dot b taking it anywhere till u have looked

[@RevivingSalvage]

Yeah I was thinking 🤔 about the oil pickup pipe might be blocked... thanks very much for the advice buddy 👍

[@mrmawson2438]

A project and a half

[@RevivingSalvage]

Oh yeah 😎 😏

[@billyparr9689]

All I’ve owned is transits so if you need some advise feel free to ask me, cheap van really at the minute I payed £1400 for my current van and it probably wasn’t worth it 😂

[@RevivingSalvage]

That's good to know thanks very much, I am very grateful for any help... at least I haven't spent too much then lol

[@sammyeastwood4950]

When the guy dropped it off you should of pulled and said what the hell you bought me.

[@RevivingSalvage]

It's my own fault I should have made the effort to view it lol... i probably would have still bought it as I'm a complete idiot 🙃

[@gittinsoutdooradventures5267]

I was going to say sounds like an injector. then you took the words out of my mouth! I may know of a van in similar condition for sale or parts. Give warners automotive in llandow a call he had one and lent it to me but i'm sure it's for sale. Doesn't sound like that for sure

[@jamesbarber3164]

Having owned 2 my MK7’s for many years have had one for 11 years I’ve had almost every issue haha, The key charges from the ignition, might just need a good bit of time in the ignition or the battery might just of had it…? Pretty sure the van wouldn’t start if the key wasn’t coded, the Immobiliser is written into the keys chip when coded… I think! The smoke “could’ be an intermittent EGR that’s sticking open Occasionally… that would cause white or Black smoke..have had mine replaced twice now. First time it failed it was grey smoke. Then I updated the band ECU firmware then the 2nd time the egr went a few years later the van puffed out thick black smoke hahaha I put a genuine Ford egr on it now the 2 before were cheep ones… The SCV and PRV valves can cause weird issues with these engines if the SCV isn’t calibrated. Would also cause weird starting issues rough running. Here of lots of folks just putting SCV’s on and not calibrating them. Fords IDS dose this and a few good code readers too. Ps both the SCV and PVR are on the front, easy to get to! On the RWD they are in a crap place haha The knock could a pair of injectors or maybe just one, could be excessively loose then oil might be making its way down and lots off blow by will make its way up the cam cover and blow oil down the breather pipe to the turbo. That will cause some smoking. Looking at the top the top oil seals are definitely gone! Also don’t use the old copper washers on the injectors use new genuine Ford ones! Might be good to check the turbo for excessive play, oil seals may be on there way out and oil passing into the intake side! If you haven’t already get yourself on the TransitFourm. Fab resource on these vans and lots of the issues you have are well documented on there! Shame your not up north Wales I could get it on my IDS, and do all the calibrations…… Looks a good little van and worth reviving as long as the knocking isn’t terminal! Ps, Get its codes read before you do any more to the engine. If you sort the knock etc get the PRV, injectors learns done and it should get it running really nice! Tats JB

[@RevivingSalvage]

Wow thanks for all your advice buddy I really appreciate it I will definitely do more research before doing to much ... but I think the engine isn't dead yet ... these engines go for miles so hopefully we can fix it 🙏

[@edwardmurdoch1062]

Did you have the Haynes manual for dinner tonight. You definitely know your stuff. 👍👍

[@jamesbarber3164]

@@RevivingSalvage yeah give the old girl a chance! Recon loose, injectors is your first port of call!!😉

[@jamesbarber3164]

@@edwardmurdoch1062 haha no not got the Haynes handy! Just many many years of owning Mk7’s and fixing them myself😂 Plus the Transit Fourm has been hugely helpful!!

[@geoffreyrawlingd2430]

@@jamesbarber3164 mk 6 engine are the best ford made why they change design to this one???. I've had my mk 6 for ten years all I've replace is stearing pump and rack still going strong one hundred twenty thousand miles. Rusty subframe is another massive problem.

[@mrmawson2438]

Hello mate 😄

[@RevivingSalvage]

Hello 👋

[@thriftydimensions7416]

900 quid lol on a 2008 you been seen coming pal

[@princecharlie3217]

Sounds like an old tractor 🚜

[@RevivingSalvage]

It does sound like a bag of spanners 🔧 😭lol 💩

[@stevem7250]

Best of dropping new engine in transits if there's a few things wrong money pit other wise sell ur old one recoop some cash

[@RevivingSalvage]

Sounds the better option 🤔 thanks fella

[@lyndonwebber1389]

From a fellow Welsh man I do not think that is injector knock,may be wrong

[@RevivingSalvage]

Thanks lyndon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I bloody hope it's a simple fix... if not its back on Facebook lol

[@lyndonwebber1389]

@@RevivingSalvage give me a shout I may be a buyer 👍

[@RevivingSalvage]

I will keep you in mind buddy

[@lyndonwebber1389]

@@RevivingSalvage tidy check for welding they rust like a good up, if you ent to far from Blackwood bring it over, if you don’t weld yourself 👍

[@bigbhp6808]

Ruff as arseholes mate think the fella had you in the bag with this but all the best hope it dont cost you the price of a good one to fix it mate

[@RevivingSalvage]

I'm sure we can fix it ... it was advertised as spares or repairs so I new what I was buying...

[@alanthomas8519]

Did you get a logbook 😂

[@RevivingSalvage]

Yeah had all the log book it's all in my name now aswell ...

[@jasonhobbs5611]

Find a mondeo ST diesel and swap the engines if not don't give up straight away you sound local to me if I can help I will.

[@RevivingSalvage]

That's very kind of you buddy where you from?

[@jasonhobbs5611]

@@RevivingSalvage I'm not far from Swansea mate