2016 ABANDONED NON RUNNER TRANSIT WAS CHEAP FOR A REASON!!!!

2016 Abandoned non runner Transit was cheap for a reason. Can the engine be saved or is it toast?
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Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, DPF cleaning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart auction bargains, Non Runner, Flood damage, insurance write off, fire damage, smoke damage, electrical fault, stolen recovered, and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChris
Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari, Land Rover, MG, Caterham, Ford, Cosworth, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot, Mercedes, Range Rover, Morris, Renault, Citroen, Honda, Toyota, VW, Series 3, Evoque, GLA, Golf, 500, Fiesta, Astra, Polo, Motorhome, Auto sleeper Camper, GTI, LSE, Sierra, Midget, 360, Transit, Crafter, Transporter, T5, Combo, Berlingo, Partner, Mini, Beetle, Vivaro, Hilux, Sport and many more!
We do receive quite a few questions regarding tools and equipment that we use for various jobs. Unfortunately there is to many to list but some of the brands we use include Snap-on, Blue-point, Makita, Sealey, Clark, Esab

[@chadcoy775]

There was a known concern with the airfliters getting wet on that model year transit. The water drips down from the scuttle panal and soaks the air filter. Ford made a modified drip tray to direct the water away. I can't remember if it was a Recall or a TSB. I hope this will help 👍

[@amogrows]

Phoenix Engineering, awesome plug, nice to see even more people who know what they are doing and actually care/take pride in their work

[@wombatsyoutube]

Keep the lives in lads. One minute I'm having anxiety whether Rob's gonna find his loom plug, then Chris breaks the ice by mentioning everyone's staring at his backside! 😂😂😂

[@markmurphy3578]

The guys at Phoenix are so much like you and Chris. Great at what they do and excellent at explaining the process. It’s a pity they don’t have a KZbin channel! Excellent video again guys 👏

[@isleofthanet]

@@24k__J Well some of us are retired, i am mid seventies not the best of health but used to work in body shops around Havering. My other half comes from Romford am always interested in what these fellas and Rainman Ray are doing. Both 100% honest and do the very best they can.

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

​@Maria CANCER Hi Maria I hope you overcome your current health condition and your channel be successful too.wishing you all the best.

[@sruk]

@@johnchincotta1qwdb15 it’s a scammer bud 👍

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

@@sruk Thanks for your advice Rob,too many dishonest people in the social network these days.

[@stevekelly5166]

@@24k__J Maybe the last thing YOU need - don't talk for everyone else on the planet. And why do you mention Chris and Rob? You did a perfect example of a meaningless rant.

[@thesolidsnakealpha]

I'm a complete philistine when it comes to motors (I much prefer older cars, especially American muscle cars from the 60s) but your videos are completely engrossing. Such an easy going manner and very respectful. More power to you Chris and Rob God bless 🙏

[@KMorse-toughnut]

Just listening to Chris talkiing while inspecting this van is absolutely priceless, the guys is so layback, does anything phase the guy, does he get upset and does he realise how humorous his comments are, his skills are out of this world and the way that Rob plays second fiddle ! keep up the good work guys,I'm hanging out for more content as it comes through.

[@mikeymike3634]

There's nothing more that I can add to Mark Murphey's comment; Both you and Phoenix are really skilled at what you do and I hope that both you and they remain in Business for a long time to come.

[@boyakka79]

What this tells you is they use crappy engines in the ford transit these days.Great video guys.

[@eggy1962]

Is it bad injectors causing the failures tho

[@paulriggers1558]

blame the french [engine from pugeot]

[@uemackay1592]

Phenomenal level of skill and knowledge in that engine shop. Fantastic to watch Chris strip down that engine so meticulously. Look forward to seeing it go back in.

[@philnotley5138]

Brilliant video how great is it to see a flourishing small engineering company at the top of their game doing great work they deserve every success! The uk was once full of such companies that could fix anything from a steam engine to a knife sharpener 😂 love seeing these young guys being mentored by the daddy

[@smithyc2051]

I’ve learned so much about engines and diagnostics from your channel bro 👍🏻

[@1971wizzard]

Absolutely Rob and Chris are experts and such a good rapport…. These two guys are brilliant!!!!

[@mandymoo7406]

I've just remembered the engine reconditioners we used in the 90.s had his place next to a main railway line,he had a timetable for when the trains came by and never did any skimming or grinding during those times (true story)

[@mesomachines]

My big ginger cat, Duke, loves your show. I actually took a picture this morning of him watching intently. He especially likes the fast action sequences 😹 Keep up the good work. I've been working on cars for decades and I still learn things every time I watch.

[@dave_listener]

Not sure if you know. There was a recall on them Transits for them air filters getting wet... Check with your local dealer. Could be the cause of the engine failure. Worth a check.

[@paulriggers1558]

new transits are pants, 3 engines + 2 sets of injectors in 6 months in one van, kept blowing holes in the pistons. we are a main dealer franchise, not many people can afford our labour rates, so fitting new engines is rare. in 12 months we have done 5 transits , 1 fiat, 1 renault, + 1 pugeot, which is the same engine as a transit. i did my apprenticeship on transits, where did it all go wrong?? yeah rob, the wiring is a right ball-ache around the dpf/bellhousing

[@zeeblats]

This one is probably in the top 10 of your videos, a great mix of time lapse and huffing and puffing. Was that Rob getting his hands dirty? As usual, Chris is on it and the guys at Phoenix having the engine stripped in a few moments was fascinating to watch. Thanks guys.

[@andyspencer1010]

Phoenix are next level with there skills and knowledge and the lwb high top transit is perfect for a self made motorhome excellent video guy's see you Wednesday 👌👌👌

[@peterpopperry4408]

What a great episode Rob, love looking at the guys in Phoenix, my God that old guy is a wealth of knowledge the old British engineering spirit lives on , and here am I living in Ireland yet my father was trained and served as a millwright in the British merchant navy great stuff keep up the wonderful content,Chris was clearly right about that mans wisdom.

[@catxls1835]

Well said!

[@evielouise12345]

I bought one with the same engine 2014 164000 miles. Loads of back pressure and using about 1 litre of oil every 1000 miles. Been told the engine is toast and not to travel too far but it runs perfect (bit smoky on start up) and hasn’t got any worse in 4000 miles since it was diagnosed as worn piston rings.

[@marquardtbd]

Good job guys . I'm rebuilding my old ford e van for myself and am very familiar with the way you guys do things. It doesn't matter what country it is, guys like us are all from the same tribe. The machine shop is fantastic.

[@willmorrow375]

Two hard working guys- thanks for letting us in.

[@pboperations]

They are so polite to each other in this video

[@barbaraneville5036]

Maybe time to get some form of shelter set up externally for these higher vans that won't go in the workshop Nice to see the Old skool engineering places like Phoenix keeping up the good work Looks like you will be getting a rapid turnaround on the Engine as they are already half way through getting head & block machined up before you even got there

[@colinwhite5355]

Closed my eyes and it’s Peter Cook and Dudley Moore but without the swearing. Brilliant

[@dozerblade]

I'm always amazed at the amount of pipes and plumbing on these modern engines, a nightmare for me. the last engine i did a head on was a 1986 VW LT31 6 cylinder petrol had nothing like all that junk you had to remove. Loved the video, keep them coming.

[@thebarleymow]

It’s amazing the amount of “stuff” that is attached to the block and sump.

[@damo336]

Another great video Lads,it's great to see small engineering shops like Phoenix still going,a world of knowledge!, can't wait to see the end result!🇮🇪👍

[@adrianflower3230]

Piston Broke? Happens to most of us Rob! 🤣🤣

[@GSKickel]

Great episode guys, glad you didn’t cut what you appeared to be planning to. An extended look at some live work makes for some great content. The team at Phoenix look second to none for knowledge and the service they provide.

[@grahamhardy1358]

When you meet those that have so much knowledge and experience they really are.worth their weight in gold, really glad to see Adam learning the trade from his father so he can carry on the business

[@williamdeasy7507]

Love these sort of videos hope you will do more none runners very interesting videos

[@paulcrockford9845]

Well clever dudes,great find,not many left with it all in house,proper old fashioned engineering

[@eliesto]

Awesome episode. Love seeing small engineering companies turning things around 👌

[@micksparks58]

I had a early version of that transit 2014 and my air filler went the same way ! Turbo started to suck up the wet air filter up 😢 Turned out Ford did a recall or mod to the air box top and put the water deflector rub on the bottom of the windscreen

[@scruffysod]

The bit you didn't cut was good, it shows how well you work together .

[@kennethford674]

Good to see quality engineers like phoenix engineering

[@markfoden765]

Great project this one guys,will be another nice van fixed and sold in no time,those guys at phoenix are just like you and Chris attention to detail,professional and amazing at what they do,cheers 🙂👍

[@stephenfarrow368]

No matter how big the job you are straight on it ,the guys at the engine place on top of the game with engines, brilliant viewing

[@roypowell3450]

Wow! those guys at Phoenix are really bang on with what they are doing...Someone will end up with a cracking van when you guys have worked your magic. Have a good rest of your weekend...👍

[@gdfggggg]

I think Rob just puts the love hearts without reading the comments.

[@tracieoliver2307]

Pheonix Engineering are brilliant and Ive used them! unsure what will happen when Mr Khan brings in the expanded ULEZ as it will hit their great business! Lots of wishes to the newly married son at pheonix

[@STANLIZ4]

Brilliant video!! Really interesting content, couldnt be better!! Good to know the people you use benefit from their input into it too! Great stuff!

[@arthurblundell6128]

GREAT VIDEO Rob/Chris - you always find such friendly and knowledgeable people to work with !!

[@PicturebikeMXphotography]

Check the scuttle as its common on these that water runs down the screen through gaps at the ends of the scuttle and on to the filter one side and ECU the other, Fords did do a diverter kit for them that clips under the scuttle one either end diverting the water away as a "cure" I have them on mine. If i remover the diverters rain water pours into the engine bay. Very bad design fault....

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, excellent video, loved the getting stuck straight in, engine out and off to the machine shop. Look forward to the next one.. Alex.

[@keithmatthews1673]

Great video. I particularly like the way you always try to have a well defined endpoint rather that leave us hanging!

[@struanrobertson3417]

Great video and excellent to see a proper engine engineering shop. 👍👌

[@williamlloyd3769]

Great example of by having all these “go to” specialists, you really have a vehicle salvage rebuild ecology.

[@steveegginton535]

The variety on your channel is one of the things that keeps it fresh. Great video and facinating to watch the guys at Pheonix do their stuff a lot of skill and knowledge there - long may they continue!

[@petetheresellerandscrapper849]

If you do a transit mk8 engine change again it's easier to pull the gearbox aswell and split them when out I've seen a few with air filter that wet caused by the air intake pipe being so low so don't worry to much about it

[@paulriggers1558]

i tried that, the gearbox got stuck , i snapped a gearcable, then a bolt spun in the chassis, so no, never again...

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly Rob, oh how I wish we could receive the smell coming out of that engine workshop, it would take me back way to many years to my youth.

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris. What an interesting video and what lovely guys Adam and his Dad are. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@S.ASmith]

The mics really do make viewing so much better!

[@trainmanbob]

This is one of the best videos you have done. Interesting, comprehensive, and of all things no waffle!!! Thanks for introducing these folk to us again. Knowledge of cars almost flows through their veins, and don't you just know that just like you two, things will be done proper. Cheers, Bob

[@Fenders25]

Great video, different in my day, York and Perkings engines on Transits.

[@user-rh7ye7oz8wgavinhand]

Who ever diagnosed that piston beaing cracked is a decent mechanic spot on with diagnosis

[@rossmclaren71]

Nice one Rob ! And so good to see a clean engine shop too 👊👊

[@gerrypowell2748]

Enjoyed that,great to see real engineers👌👌❤️

[@11simondo]

Another great video Rob &Chris keep it up ❤

[@philtucker1224]

That episode was absolutely fascinating Rob, (Good shout taking that knackered engine out straight away and getting it down to Phoenix Engineering rather than wasting Chris’s time on it. Nice work boys!) 👍

[@williamdonly7966]

Yet again another fantastic video, getting into the root cause of engine failure!! Well done guys loved it . Can't wait to see this going back in and running ! What an achievement. See you in the next video.

[@chrisbuckland8389]

As always a pleasure watching you work.

[@andyjrichie6709]

Nothing dull in these videos, absolutely fantastic channel

[@Stevensteven1098]

Another good video, The service Phoenix gives you is first class!

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant viewing, so so interesting especially with the guys at Phoenix, looking forward to seeing the next video

[@stephenricketts7764]

Brilliant video Gents. Phoenix Engineering came to the rescue again. I think it is great that people are coming from Ireland to a small firm here in the UK, really pleased for them. They will have a new engine ready in a few days at the rate they work so you won't have very long to wait, spot on! Thanks for another video Rob and Chris, Rob I thought you were going to say 'I got all the way home and realised I left the mic behind!' 😁👍👍

[@robsmithracing]

Loving these van videos. Pickups I think would be great too.

[@sRadio-xg4yr]

I was servicing those Epco engine cranes 30 years ago, always was a reliable unit. Great to see it still working as it should :)

[@natnclare69]

I still use a 1959 Epco regularly , it’s a superb bit of British engineering .

[@geeco1333]

Look better with a coat of blue paint. Looks so out of place in that lovely workshop.

[@sRadio-xg4yr]

@@geeco1333 As I recall, they were painted a shade of orange from the factory.

[@KevinThomas-kxtphotography]

Very instructive Video, thanks guys 👍

[@Honest1999]

Thanks for this video I love this style of video getting to the point finding the problem and going into detail with it gonna be a nice van that 🎉

[@mxfiver]

It's a pleasure to watch you guys work. Your skill levels and knowledge is excellent. Well done and keep on making such entertaining videos.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Superb video Rob and Chris very interesting seeing you getting the engine out, and those chaps at Phoenix well they are absolutely amazing! ✊👍

[@peterdavies3862]

Super video and those microphones are really doing the job. Wow, you didn't hang about extracting that engine and Phoenix were like a Formula 1 team, already well prepared by the time you got there! Very interesting to see them (and yourselves) at work and at the rate you guys are going, this will be a quick turnaround!

[@rintin1874]

Great Video Rob and Chris , Great seeing the phoenix guy's again top quality service 👏 👍

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Thanks for sharing. Phoenix Engineering is brilliant so cool to watch friendships being born.

[@terryramsey1470]

Well done fellas another great contact you rely on and help you out with their knowledge and experience as you do with other people 😊. Stay lucky and healthy looking forward to Wednesday's video 📹 as usual 👏.

[@kevinwilliams4899]

Great content guys. Love the old school engineering shops like Pheonix.

[@stevehaines6343]

Another new project and bam engine out and over to phoenix engineering. I look forward to seeing you fitting the replacement next week.

[@Haidie_edits]

Great video guys as always, just some advice when you have fitted the new engine make sure you do a injector pump learn and pilot learn with a diagnostic helps them transit engines run better instead of hunting on idle. Keep up the good work!

[@focus82grothm.84]

Excellent video from you guys and Phoenix Engineering 😊👍

[@chrisstyles4630]

looks like a pretty decent van will look great once the engine has been sorted look forward to seeing the next video great work as always guys

[@martin4365]

Love these films. Thank you for such interesting content

[@alastairkippax]

Thanks Rob and Chris for another great vlog. Those guys at Phoenix certainly know their stuff and crack on with the necessary work. Stay well all 👍🏻

[@danielrussell446]

Well done rob Chris and the guys at phoenix engineering thanks to your brilliant work skill and explanation that transit will live again 😊

[@raymondpearce5245]

Brilliant video Rob and Chris

[@eltonpage4312]

Watching this from boardstairs Kent on holiday don’t think far from your base great video guys 👍👍

[@allenwilliams2265]

Brilliant episode as always guys thanks..👍

[@paulhartshorne9085]

Awesome video again guys really enjoyed it :)

[@darrencowley8265]

Hi Rob and Chris I still don't know how U2 keep on tuning out great videos and still keep on working thankyou for all the work you both do take care both 😉👍

[@PillyXJR]

Nice air filter flop on to the cardboard Chris was working on 😆🤣, great Vid as usual 😉

[@sim6699]

Phoenix guys are quick and knowledgeable, great.

[@davidhamilton91]

Great video, after the Transit MK7 all the new ones are nothing but trouble,

[@formidable38]

Chris makes a good point about truck engines. I used drive a Mercedes Axor truck, it had a 9 litre straight 6 engine. It suddenly lost compression and on removing the head, 3 out of 6 pistons were melted caused by over fuelling injectors. The trauck had only done 200K miles, nothing for a heavy. From watching youtube, the Nissan Navara engine is also common to suffer this fault of over fuelling and piston issues.

[@eggy1962]

Easy to spot a worn diesel motor, we have all been behind one thats putting out more thick black smoke than a ww2 destroyer, owners see it but choose to do nothing till it goes bang.

[@formidable38]

@@eggy1962 Well I gota be honest, the Merc truck i drove that went south never showed any signs of any smoke, ever! On the flip side though, motors like the Nissan Navara do emit some black smoke as a clue.

[@tiocfaidharlaeringobragh2623]

Another great video guys I like the fact the guys at the engineering company don't mind being on cameras and showing and explaining what's gone wrong keep up the good work guys looking forward to the next one 👍👍👍👍

[@carlevason237]

Great video guys really enjoyed that one 👍

[@andrewburridge5573]

Great video again guys. Hope my fingers are quick on this van 🤞

[@Hassan123H]

Very happy you didn’t cut the live part, as it was enjoyable

[@davefrench3608]

Great vid, loved it. That van is going to live again.

[@haydenuk02]

Was cool and interesting to see what went wrong with that engine and the knowledge they have is also interesting. Top work and cheers for the video take care and have a great weekend and week ahead

[@mathew9797]

Brilliant video Rod and Chris 👍