IS THIS FORD ECO BOOST WORTH THE RISK?

So James is back with a new look, Dave gives an update on sales, Wayne is busy prepping cars for their new owners including a customer that's just part exchanged the nicest Ford Eco Boost we've possibly ever had and its not all doom and gloom with this one.

[@michaeloleary4071]

The old sawdust in the diff trick. And thanks for letting us know you had the shits.

[@jamesn331]

Sorry mate, we’re all about honesty 😂

[@montykash3770]

VAG technical bulletin released June or July 2023…….Cam belt replacement intervals have all changed on all Petrol and Diesel engines if still running on the original belt. I found this out when we took in a 2012 1.4 ACT Golf recently. In the book it said lifetime! I phoned up 3 dealers and they all confirmed that was correct.

[@SmallCarsDirect]

Like music to all car dealers ears ❤

[@SmallCarsDirect]

Me and you both regarding the engine oil cap right way round 😂

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@SmallCarsDirect it's like the old joke, I'd like a litre of 710.

[@michaelc6325]

With the 1.0 eco boost before you sell it take out the oil sump and inspect the belt. If the oil pick up is clean you can sell it with more confidence!!

[@bowensgarageross-on-wye6133]

Yes on the CR-V that will do the job. We have flushed them 3 times in the past just to be sure & like you say must be Honda fluid 👍

[@brianiswrong]

At 16.02 I think the little tube thingy is actually what you use to add fuel to the car from a can, as it doesn't have a fuel cap it needs the tube to " open up" the capless filler necks metal tab (which the petrol pump nozzle usually does)

[@cardealerpro]

That’s right! Was waiting for someone to point that out!

[@jamesn331]

Can guarantee some members of the greater masses use it for oil and washer fluid though 😂

[@alexmorrison4294]

Wish I had the money I'd love that transporter

[@golders99]

30, he looks 55 with those glasses and beard.

[@jamesn331]

Thanks for the pick-me-up mate 👍

[@irishdog2031]

Content is class guys love the sense of humour.

[@jimmyjt16]

The engine in the red Focus is a 1.6 ecoboost, not a 1.5 and it’s the exact same engine as what’s in the Fiesta ST, albeit de-tuned to 150hp. They’re very good engines and have a cam belt. You’ll be safe to retail that.

[@cardealerpro]

Thank you! It sold the day after 🙌🏻

[@henrykravitz468]

Great video and content. I wouldn't have the eco boost engine, but if it has been well maintained you maybe okay, or do the belts for a piece of mind.

[@shauneco]

The 1.5 Ecoboost engine is alright. They are prone for cracked cylinders but other than that they're ok if looked after with usual services etc.

[@ianrobinson68]

In the 30 seconds it took you to talk about the Zoe it dropped in value by another £100.

[@cardealerpro]

It was cheap 😂

[@paulk8888]

Hi David / James just to let you know KZbin must be playing up or changed somethng. I have been a subscriber for quite some time and was the one who said everyone needs a wayne in their life 😂 But I noticed Im not subscribed today for some reason. I have subscribed again and will keep an eye out to see if it changes again. Its a bit strange 🤔 just wanted to let you know in case you notice a dip in subscribers as I have seen others post about this on other channels too. Take care 👍🏻

[@cardealerpro]

Thanks paul! We’ll keep an eye on it, Wayne t shirts coming out soon 😂

[@user-fo5vo6ki1i]

There's a bit more to the CRV diff flush than just refilling it and draining it again. There is a proper procedure which involves doing figures of eight in the car for about 20 minutes before draining. Failure to follow the Honda procedure may mean the flush is incomplete and won't achieve what you want.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I had the same, I followed the procedure and it didn't work. It's worth a try tho.

[@cardealerpro]

Yep we done that aswell it’s driving great now! Fingers crossed it’ll stay that way

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@cardealerpro great bud, it didn't work on mine, I only sold it yesterday as well, just about got my money back on it, shame it was a mint car, seems a problem on the crv and at auction you obviously can't tell.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Just done that diff flush, did exactly as you say, didn't mate any difference, don't bother, needs a diff, sorry, I've sold mine off cheaper today, found a bill as well for a diff flush last year in the history. There's some used diffs on e Bay at 150 quid.

[@leedstown]

Did you see the ford press release a couple of days ago, ford are doing a recall on the 1,0 eco boost engine for the wet belts? Mark

[@samphelps9690]

It’s weird Ford are only accepting responsibility for the 1.0 wet belt issue even when all the engines are effected the amount of customs on eBay with dead engines it’s bad

[@leedstown]

@@samphelps9690 lots of customs with snapped belts, there are a lot of lads that are changing them mobile now around £750

[@bwilshaw3720]

Cost of cam belt change is ridiculous on the eco boost

[@michaelc6325]

900 quid will get it changed at a good Ford independent. Stay away from dealers.

[@tommysmith993]

Use to work at Honda. It will be just the fluid flush. Do a double flush

[@cardealerpro]

Thanks 🙏

[@ianrobinson68]

I know James is a Mini fan , I saw the new Countryman at my local dealers near my work when I walked past last week , I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I thought it was no looker. I stood there looking at it for a few minutes to see if it would grow on me but no. I’m a Mini fan also but unless the JCW version with its frilly bits added will look any better I won’t be going anywhere near one. I’m sure it will be popular but not with me.

[@jamesn331]

Yeah I just can’t get behind the new design language either. And that’s not being a stick in the mud about it either- it just doesn’t appeal to me. It’s just too cut and paste from every other small crossover out there. New Electric hatch just looks too stale as well.

[@ianrobinson68]

Cut and paste , a good expression. I don’t understand how anyone designed that , stepped back and went , yer I like that , well done me .

[@jamesbellis4949]

Is there a just giving for the movember challenge? 😂

[@williamwood395]

1.6 ecoboost isn’t a wet belt

[@zzhughesd]

Are some Eco Booms not wet belts. After about 2014 they were much improved by Ford. I just know to leave all the 1.0t Eco’s and if was a 1.5 I’d never bid. But prob would sell a PX. Scary stuff. Sad really. Kept winning engine Year. Now look at them as the light as piss efficient for EU-ness engines grow old less-than-gracefully.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

My customers all ask about the cam belt, if it's due in say 10k they'll not go for it, your better off doing it with photos and invoice if your charging full up retail on it, that maybe has, maybe not doesn't really cut it, but tbh cam belts are better than chains, I've not had a belt go for 10 years but had plenty of bad chains.

[@cardealerpro]

Yea deffo

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@cardealerpro most chains are getting troublesome at 90k, I get customers in for a scan and they think it's a cam sensor but it's a stretched chain.

[@84hoover]

your cars are fixed price so has the cambelt been changed is a valid question I would not want to pay full price then straight away pay another £300 upwards for a belt

[@cardealerpro]

If we changed the cam belt on every car we’d be out of business but we offer it to customers at cost price

[@benbb5786]

If i were to buy a car of that age and price range from a dealer i would expect it to have the cam belt done if it's due in with the price! that's the main reason for buying from a dealer knowing you have a warranty and any maintenance due is up to date. Alarm bells would be ringing if they hadn't done it when prepping the car for sale....

[@cardealerpro]

I would love to put a cam belt on but the price would then need to be increased by around £300 sadly most customers won't even look at a car if its £300 over what they think its worth even with a cam belt @@benbb5786

[@seangrant808]

👍🏻👌🏻

[@tzsteve33]

That Transporter looks lovely. What price/year is it?

[@cardealerpro]

I think it’s £20k, 110k miles, 2016

[@paulwilliams8725]

Wet belt 😮

[@carl235]

Just trade it on Dave. Don’t have an 2014 ecoboost in your life.

[@davidclewes1338]

Newer stock brings in a newer PQ 😊

[@MM-su9ew]

jesus 9k loss for jan and happy

[@TRD1949uk]

I assume the leaver fiesta is gone now Would do me a touch on a car I have that needs fixing up!

[@cardealerpro]

Yes it’s gone now

[@TheGippy30]

Definitely not, it has two problems, first it’s a ford, second it’s eco boost