How to: Ford TRANSIT Custom 2.2 TURBO

Welcome to Piggypower... a guide to removing the turbocharger on a Ford Transit Custom 2.2tdci!
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[@Aes73]

After watching this video I now have a new respect for all mechanics even the ones who probably rip you off !

[@PiggyPower]

Haha, and this is a very easy turbo to change compared to most

[@williamtshort4303]

Excellent explanation from someone who knows what they are doing

[@PiggyPower]

Well, some of that is true 🤣👌🐷

[@LongtownLee]

Thanks for the brilliant video. No way would I have figured this out without it. Top job. My god, those nuts on the exhaust side were some fight.

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah crazy tight eh!! I've never known exhaust or manifold bolts like that on anything else. Well done for following the guide and thanks for for watching and commenting. Glad it helped 👌😁

[@00748040]

I really enjoyed your hard work and you enjoyed it as well

[@PiggyPower]

I'm not sure I enjoyed it but thanks

[@mreskogbruk251]

Professional, very well explained !

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks! Appreciate the view and comment 👍🐷👌

[@stephengirling7859]

Excellent intructions! Just subbed.

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks 👍🐷 means a lot to hear that

[@sekatyoukko69]

This is very good and informative video, very clear and positive presentation 😊 thank you sir 👍🇫🇮

[@PiggyPower]

No worries 👍🐷

[@christhompson1708]

Excellent vid keep them up pal

[@PiggyPower]

Many thanks 👍🐷

[@visiononsystems4491]

Really helpful as my van died today, didnt know why at first but looking at the video and redaing online has shown me that it is 95% the Turbo which has blown. Going to get the proffesionals to fix it as I know my limitations LOL

[@PiggyPower]

Very simple to take the intake pipe off and check, see if the turbo spins or has loads of play in the shaft 👍 if you've not really done much mechanical work, this is pretty advanced 👍🐷

[@visiononsystems4491]

@@PiggyPower I think the amount of oil in the engine bay on the left means it is a bit terminal, hence why I'm going to let the real mechanics sort it and not play with it myself, ignorance might be bliss but in my hands it's dangerous

[@PiggyPower]

@@visiononsystems4491 if it's the turbo, there shouldn't be any oil in the engine bay, unless the turbo oil feed has let go. What a actually happened? Engine stopped?

[@mikeraphone6745]

Yes probably good advice. My van smokes badly and oil is coming out the exhaust. Last year I would have done this myself and spent two weeks moaning and swearing. So yes best pay someone to do it .

[@wobblyrod779]

Thank you for taking the time to example and guide us through your work. I have a "puma 2.2" fitted in a Citroen Relay and at the very least you've inspired me to at least inspect for play in the turbo bearings. Hopefully I won't be needing to remove the turbo (133000 miles). The engine wasn't coming on boost changing from 2nd to 3rd until it revved above 2500rpm. But then cam in strong again. Now off to find info on the EGR vale (gulp) Thanks again

[@PiggyPower]

That is odd. It might be a number of things, be good to look at any fault codes stored or live data, MAF v requested boost v actual. 👌🐷 I've known these turbos and engines fail way before 133k. Keep up the maintenance on it 👌

[@relaxenton]

Very good tut,the only one avaible for this kind of engine

[@PiggyPower]

Glad to help 👍🐷

[@mikeraphone6745]

Your so calm doing this . I would be shouting and swearing. Maybe why I shouldn't do it in the first place.

[@PiggyPower]

Everything has a way of coming apart .. if you know it's difficult from the start, you prepare mentally. Doesn't mean it doesn't get frustrating sometimes but... It helps stay calm .. otherwise you could injure yourself or make the situation worse... From my own experience! 👍🐷😁

[@ishindenshin01]

Great video. Hoping im able yo replace my turbo without too much issues now. Though i was opting to replace it with a rebuilt turbo rather than a new one but now im not too sure

[@PiggyPower]

Just read all the small print and warranty instructions before buying 👍👍🐷

[@kenlarman4252]

Saved for hopefully not needed future reference 👍

[@PiggyPower]

haha! keep an eye on your oil and keep it serviced!

[@din51gle]

Great video. Would you be able to tell me if the 2018 2.0 litre diesel, is essentially the same configuration and format? Thanks.

[@PiggyPower]

The basics of removal yes, but I can't say for sure about specific tools or methods.

[@ianwood1039]

@piggypower great video helped me to remove my turbo, just waiting to receive replacement refurb unit. Struggling to remove the oil feed pipe though or even find where it connects to block! …. Any tips pointers or links 🤞🏻 🙏

[@PiggyPower]

Get under there with a torch 👍👍🐖

[@ianwood1039]

Sounds like I need a brighter torch!

[@PiggyPower]

Get under. Run your hand along the pipe down until you get to the block. It's sorta hiding behind the driveshaft iirc

[@tommysmith993]

I’ve got a transit custom 2014 coming in tomorrow. Turbo charger underboost and turbo charge boost control sensor A performance stick Low. Were these the codes you were getting from this van in the video ?

[@PiggyPower]

I've got these codes before from a faulty turbo VNT actuator (very common) ... To diagnose, see target position and actual position on live data or a GoPro under the hood looking at the actuator as you drive 👍 if it is working and still getting those faults and there are no boost leaks ... investigate the turbo itself

[@ishmaelnewham5183]

This gonna help me out a lot! Thanks for the guided video my man, turbos started to whine at me. Think it’s time for a re-con.. 3.1hours in the book to do this, now is that realistic Or are we talking more like 4/5hours 😂

[@PiggyPower]

If you've not done it before... Or not done any mechanics before... 5-6hrs. I'd allow 4-5hrs as a amateur. But if you can get the main bolts undone it's really not that difficult tbh

[@ishmaelnewham5183]

@@PiggyPower trained as a mechanic god 14years back now at college, always done my own work if I could. Saves me paying the labour costs for a garage. I’ll let you know how it goes, planning to start taking her apart on Monday evening.

[@PiggyPower]

@@ishmaelnewham5183 easy then

[@ishmaelnewham5183]

Okay, got everything off apart from underneath. Thought I’d be able to get under without jacking up 😂 Again, thanks a lot for this video. Helped out a massive amount 👌🏽

[@PiggyPower]

@@ishmaelnewham5183 no worries... Nearly there

[@gregorydymarek5047]

Any reason you are not suggesting to send the turbo for reconditioning/rebuild? Way cheaper than brand new turbo from Ford. First class video though! We need one showing DPF removal next 😊

[@PiggyPower]

I used a "rebuilt" turbo in this video as it happens. It failed within a couple hundred miles. The claim went on for months. Sent the turbo back etc etc they claimed this and that, basically they use cheap nasty bearings and don't build them properly and have such stupid wording in their warranty which essentially means they can decide to pay or not. Which I believe they never ever have. It was 60% of the price of a new one. But was a waste of money and took a day of my unpaid time. Plus hours afterward dealing with the scumbag "pro" rebuild company. Buy once. Forget.

[@alphataxis9413]

hi great video - thank you, at the start you mention a list of items that are recommended to change along with the turb - where would i find that list please?

[@PiggyPower]

I mention them in the video however, each supplier of the turbo will reccomdend what parts they require to be replaced for the warranty to be valid 👌🐷

[@alphataxis9413]

@@PiggyPower had a turbo replaced by ford main dealer but there was no mention of cost of oil pump.... new turbo failed 2 months later less than 10k miles having developed a whinning noises that got worse...2nd new turbo fitted by same main dealer and its making same whinning noise after 200 miles.... clearly something causing the problem and im concerned maybe its the oil pump....

[@PiggyPower]

Whilst it's annoying.... All under warranty, it's the main dealer being daft, not you. The bulletin about the parts to change comes FROM FORD so they are the idiots tbh. I'd suggest talking to the manager and asking to take it to a different dealership and getting a replacement hire van for free in the meantime.

[@alphataxis9413]

@@PiggyPower mate im sorry if im taking up your time and really appreciate your replying - where do i find the ford bulletin please - theres nothing on any website that i can see

[@PiggyPower]

Speak to Ford. 👌

[@thomasrimell8064]

Was going well on the first 3 main bolts, the top one has turned to cheese and just rounded inside the socket... So have to get a mini air grinder on it and cut it out ...

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah they are genuinely horrid things

[@paulbiddulph855]

My second Tourneo both from new after 5 years the turbos went on both do I carry on with FORD ?

[@PiggyPower]

Sucks doesn't it. Ensure correct oil and do oil changes more frequently will prolong the turbo use. As will allowing the engine to warm before loading it up and cool after heavy driving before switch off.

[@tomlewis7757]

How long did this take you roughly, its my daily work van and contemplating doing it myself. im told my actuator is the problem but ford doesnt sell it separately

[@PiggyPower]

You can buy the actuators seperately online with a warranty 😜👍🐷

[@tomlewis7757]

Ford don't sell separately, tried 5 different companies. Gone down ebay route only have non genuine and can't guarantee it will sync properly. Wreckers don't sell with out turbo and it the same price for aftermarket new as second hand genuine

[@PiggyPower]

@@tomlewis7757 don't need to sync anything. They are just plug and play. Reset parameters with diagnostics and away you go.

[@Gravstein]

Mine has done close to 300 000km, and have started to consume 2l of oil under 20 000km. I think it has to be the turbo, im going to look att the intercooler if it has exes of oil in it.

[@PiggyPower]

Check for general leaks too, very common for leaking. Worth removing the intake pipe also and checking oil in there and play of the turbo shaft 👍👍🐷

[@noskills9577]

Is the turbo the same model that’s fitted to the 2.0 hdi /tdci? I only ask as I know there’s some “hybrid” turbos available for the 2.2 engine for fitting to things like the 2.2 diesel mondeo st for those chasing more performance. Should they be the same part I might have an upgrade option to upgrade my 2.0 hdi.

[@PiggyPower]

Which 2.0Hdi do you have? And in which vehicle?

[@noskills9577]

@@PiggyPower 2008 Fiat Scudo - equivalent of RHR RHK engine, direct injection (Siemens injectors).

[@PiggyPower]

@@noskills9577 this won't fit without fabrication. I presume you're already at stg2 and limited by the turbo efficiency then?

[@noskills9577]

@@PiggyPower it has been messed with by a previous owner but I can’t confirm current state of tune. So it’s pure conjecture from me atm. I intend to upgrade the intercooler as the current one is past best - can’t see any point of a straight replacement when a couple of days work and an extra £50 gets me something better and hopefully deals with the heat soak over long journeys. Having a better turbo option seems like a good idea, if everything else is in place then a trip to the rolling road for a remap isn’t too far of a stretch…

[@noskills9577]

Ps thanks for the reply 👍🏻

[@jakesemtex]

Does the new turbo have to be paired to the vans commuter like the injectors?

[@PiggyPower]

Not at all. 👌🐷

[@shaunlee8663]

I wonder if you could help me I had a turbo fitted just over 12 months ago a Brand New, ford turbo, and now it is broke the garage says a foreign object as entered. The turbo the fins are damaged. Now so who’s at fault me all the garage and Wood Fords give me a new turbo with it being in the warranty.

[@PiggyPower]

The fins are damaged... Inducer or exducer? Are they saying a foreign object entered from the airbox? Or the oil? Also, when fitted, who fitted it and did they follow the Ford Warranty instructions including replace the oil feed and drain, replacing the oil pickup and pump?

[@ianbone8427]

Informed.tick tick

[@PiggyPower]

🤔🐷

[@mohamedardjane9622]

عمل رائع

[@PiggyPower]

Mucho gracias

[@cheshirerugcleaning4829]

Can you show how to remove/fit a new oil feed pipe please? I can't see where the pipe connects to the block.

[@PiggyPower]

Just follow the oil feed pipe down and across, you'll find where it connects, do it from underneath

[@cheshirerugcleaning4829]

@@PiggyPower it looks as though it’s behind the ac compressor. Is that right and if so does the compressor need removing please.

[@PiggyPower]

Don't think so..... It runs down the back of the engine I'm pretty sure?? Your engine the same as the engine in the video?? The turbo is at the back

[@cheshirerugcleaning4829]

@@PiggyPower yes turbo is the same as you except there are power steering pipes or air con pipes restricting my access to the oil pipes and the bottom nut near the cross member you remove. no where near the access you have. Its a 2.2 transit custom 2015

[@PiggyPower]

@@cheshirerugcleaning4829 sure you'll find the bolt. It's just one from memory

[@oisinkearon6049]

Are these the same engines on the freelander 2.2

[@PiggyPower]

I believe so

[@articandy]

How much should this job cost from a garage please

[@PiggyPower]

Depends on the garage and parts used.

[@paulmitchell3248]

HELPFUL HINTS - When Removing Nuts/Bolts-1st Losen Nut/Bolt - Now Cold - Add Some Grease Inside Of Socket , It Acts Like A Temporay Glue , To Hold Nut/Bolt , So You Dont Drop Nut/Bolt You Undo. If Engine Is Hot , Wait For Cool Down - B4 Adding Grease Inside Of Socket.ENJOY...

[@PiggyPower]

Or just don't drop the nut or bolt. If I had to do that for every nut and bolt, it would take twice as long! Proper quality tools also hold nuts/bolts 10x better than cheap rounded sockets.

[@rtonge3753]

Does the turbo need coding / adapting to the ECU?

[@PiggyPower]

No

[@rtonge3753]

@@PiggyPower I have replaced the turbo but is flat as a pancake till 2200. No power until then. Comes up with code turbo underboost now and then. Really really slow until turbo kickes in. Any ideas ? Thanks

[@PiggyPower]

@@rtonge3753 wants a proper diagnostic doing. New turbo brand new ?with brand new actuator? Was it doing the same before?

[@rtonge3753]

No mate was fine before just the turbo was on its way out, letting oil by. Got a recon genuine ford

[@PiggyPower]

@@rtonge3753 did you reset the codes and all the preset parameters? Watched live data to see where something is up? Throttle v target v actual v actuator position?

[@lachlanrohde1160]

Thoroughly struggling to get the down pipe bolts off. They are ungodly tight

[@PiggyPower]

Yes yes they are. If you can get them hot in some way, it will help, including running the engine for a bit. Or a mahoosive bar or the hulk on hand. I am a small weakling though and got them undone, so it is possible!

[@davidjordorson9852]

Have you thought about using the power of grey skull

[@PiggyPower]

@@davidjordorson9852 🤣

[@Liamteer48]

According to ford that metal gasket you last took off between the turbo and manifold doesn’t exist there saying it’s face to face sealing I think there full of dog eggs where was your fitting kit from if you could

[@PiggyPower]

Can't recall. But yeah, needs a gasket!!!

[@Liamteer48]

@@PiggyPower thanks for replying according to for they don’t exist I’ve had to go after market 🤷🏼‍♂️love the vid

[@PiggyPower]

@@Liamteer48 yeah just grab one off eBay. I mean, they have them from factory... !? Random.

[@Liamteer48]

@@PiggyPower 3 ford dealerships all said they can see it but the computer says no I know they exist I can visibly see the gasket outline on both faces plus your video helped

[@PiggyPower]

@@Liamteer48 amazingly useless dealership's eh!! I expect its part of a fitting kit they sell with the tubes and feed etc.

[@JohnSmith-vz8pc]

"Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night" If you know your Manfred Mann...😆 You didn't say how to diagnose if the turbo has gone.

[@PiggyPower]

...likely because this isn't a video on how to diagnose a faulty turbocharger. There is a dozen or more reasons a turbocharger might need replacing and a video could be done on every single one of them. Diagnostics is a lengthy process to be honest.

[@damianbarnbrook1305]

Pls come work for me

[@PiggyPower]

🤣👍🐷

[@damianbarnbrook1305]

I wasn't joking lol

[@PiggyPower]

You must have very low standards 🤣👍🐷

[@PiggyPower]

You run Total Transit Centre in Dudley? 🤔

[@SoloBench]

Looks like a piece of piss compared to my vivaro

[@PiggyPower]

Compared to the vivaro yes .. although these go pop more often. Swings and roundabouts