THE ENGINE THAT COST ME £2500 | Cambelt and Water Pump | GIVEAWAY RESULT | Life of a Mobile Mechanic

This is a reminder to my past...
Well, today we worked on a very special engine; 2015 DV6 Ford Transit Connect. I learnt a very valuable lesson with this engine, I ought to say it will never happen again (or at least I hope it doesnt happen again!).
We then worked on a 2015 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 for a Clutch Replacement. This vehicle was forwarded to us by Advanced Mobile Motor Care. This vehicle's clutch was slipping and rattling quite badly. We then found out that a very important clutch component had failed.
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[@kerbsidemobilemechanic]

No matter how many timing belt jobs you do that first turn of the key does make you nervous, and then a few seconds after you swear you hear a noise that wasn’t there before 😂

[@chriswilson263]

Your final check of timing marks / locking pins, and talking yourself through which bits have been tightened is a great way to make sure it’s all done correctly. I only subscribed a couple of days ago and have nearly binge watched all your vlogs. Love the way you do things properly, you are clearly very skilled and I appreciate your honesty in pointing out any mistakes. Best of luck with work and your channel.

[@waynedack4850]

Absolutely no sealer fella👍 I’ve been a mechanic 35 years and love your work/videos

[@renejensen5656]

Wow realy take my hat off for you guys. Here in Denmark im not aware if there are any mobile mechanics driving arround doing this kind of jobs outside on the pavement. Think that most mechanics here are working in a fancy workshop either at a dealership or independent workshops, all with light grey floors and high prices. Great job 👍👍👍👍👍

[@baconbuttties]

Start up nerves replacing timing chains/belts is definitely a medical condition.

[@themarvelousvlog]

Couldn’t agree enough 🤣🤣🤣

[@Triicks111]

i for sure get a bit nervous on a first crank, but you just gotta tripple check timing marks and turn the engine over by hand and you should be golden!

[@MrSlugbait]

Scared, no, apprehensive yes, probably the most stressful point in the repair, good vlog.

[@thebiker2655]

In relation to the rtv sealant on the water pump gasket it's not needed but helps aid the position and keeping of the gasket before bolt installation. I usually put a blob on each corner to keep it in situ.

[@alanfrancis9225]

Great job. Done my share of lying on my back, not easy. Although not a professional mechanic, I mentally plan job, treble check it’s been done right and even reflect on it after. Your always learning.

[@MrBo11ox]

Lugging gearboxes in while lying on your back is a flipping tough gig. 11/10, I take my hat right off to you. Great work

[@bfdmanbfd]

Hats off to you mate Gearboxes arnt light and for you to take it in and out by your self while on the ground is a mission Well done

[@NobbyonDaNET]

I rotate the engine several times and repeatedly check the timing marks. I ain't no mechanic but I've grown up around bikes and cars since I was little. I'm 54 now and still cringe on fire up.. I tend to use chaulk or tippex on each bolt I've torqued up so I know the main points are finished across the bolt to mating surface so you can see if they have moved

[@sandy7m]

My dad used to take the spark plugs out and turn the engine over by hand to get the locking pins in. Then he removed the old timing belt. Once he had fitted the new belt he would turn the engine over by hand to check everything was ok. On belts he was a bit unsure of, he got his pins in and then marked the pulleys and belts and also wrote on the belt where the crank pulley and the cam pulley were. He removed the old belt and then counted the teeth between each mark. He would then copy the marks and writing on to the new belt and count the teeth between these marks. The new belt's marks were lined up with the pulley marks. That seems like overkill but in the old days, it was not unheard of to be given the wrong timing belt. He often left the trade counter with a few timing belts for just one job on a "use-or-return". Like a lot of us with older motors, I do my own servicing. My C3 is 7 years old and has 50k on it. I got the service and belt done at established garage last year. Cost over 500 for that service (nearly half of that was the material cost of the belt and water pump). This was so I can get it logged (and the stamp in the service book as well). Its not worth skimping on a timing belt. My nieghbours 2011 Puegeot 206 had it's timing belt go just last year. Cost well over a grand to get the engine repaired. Only 50k on the odometer but the belt was over 10 years old. Hard lesson.

[@robkipa]

I use a quick light coat of High Tack Spray-A-Gasket whenever I can't use a bolt to hold the gasket in place during reassembly. Otherwise, install them dry.

[@nathansparrow1416]

grease water gaskets to prevent corrosion. yes to jetting nervous I talk to myself just like you to double check ! did a LT 35 you need a DTI on the injection pump and loosen the sprocket and turn .55mm advance , then lock up sprocket without letting it turn stressfull .

[@Kendoddsdadsdogsdead532]

No sealant. Just double and triple check that the mating surfaces are clean and prepped. The gasket crushes according to the torqued up bolts

[@stewartthomas7772]

Just found your channel that brings back memories your a good mechanic one to another I was doing this in the 90s look after your body ❤

[@stewartthomas7772]

I’m oof to binge 👍🏻

[@brentsumner6548]

Me 2, I get scared starting the engine after doing a cambelt or timing chain and another one for me when doing a complete engine overall 😅keep up the great videos

[@wyvern4687]

I have been in the trade for over 40 years in cars, vans, hgv's, and plant. every time any timing jobs are done the nerves start, we all know the damage potential just on the starter 😁OH shit WHAT WAS THAT 😯 pew it's nothing 😵‍💫

[@rossmclaren71]

💯 I get nervous after a cam belt mate !! Your not alone

[@vw_mods_4711]

Another great video, engine looks similar to my mrs Volvo c30, I changed the cambelt and water pump for a gates kit. There was a Dayco belt in there that was still in good condition after 7 years of her ownership! The tensioner wasn’t in the middle and their was a lip on the rollers tho 😮. This was my 1st cambelt change and like you say was very worried when starting for the first time 😬 Gates kit says no silicone on the water pump gasket. As long as you clean the mating face(like you did) you should be fine. Keep the videos coming, great to see you Chanel growing 👊👊👊

[@themarvelousvlog]

I never get used to it 🤣 Cheers pal!

[@daveawhittle]

Never stressed restarting after a belt change, at the end of the day if you work methodically, have confidence in your torque wrench setup and parts quality there’s nothing to sweat.

[@superloopy24v]

I agree, no sealant or instant gasket etc required when fitting a new gasket for a water pump. Clean the surfaces properly and it will seal fine. Always rotate the engine at least one full rotation by hand and re-check the timing marks before starting it, I'm never worried about starting it after doing that.

[@themarvelousvlog]

Regardless if I rotate it 100x or twice, I still 💩 it 😂

[@andychell7525]

Yes as a mechanic myself , I am still nervous after a cam belt change. Like you do , check twice and check again.

[@kevinthacker8349]

Can remember the smile after replacing my belt, soon turned arould when Iturn key off and the crankshaft bolt and done itself. S -- replacement engine needed. Lucky it was my own car, the day after purchased it

[@sjmotorcyclessjm9972]

20 years as a mechanic and no i dont get nervous with belts any more. if your professional then you are sure of your work and confident. Even non starts, i dont really ever crank one over hoping it will start. I will either know its not going to or it will. comes with experience bro and from what i see youre well on your way to being one of those mechanics that every shop boss begs for. Disadvantage to you with that is you end up being the one that gets handed all the crap jobs that no one else can or will do...

[@Hverbpro]

Those DV6 engines can be a bit fiddly to get the new belt in. Nice job. I did one on a Toyota Proace (same engine) and access wasn’t great. Yes, I still get nervous every time after doing a timing job!

[@andyv-vx8il]

no sealant on that gasket, its actually a crush gasket, bit of grease if anything, only done a chain on me own corsa c , yea was nervous on turning the key, i checked the timing was right about four times before turning it over 🤣🤣

[@midgoog2]

That gasket already has a printed on sealer from the look of it. So no RTV for me. Correct bolt torque is all it needs Eric

[@seancarritt2438]

Hi Lara. I’ve done 3 of these DV6 motors and I don’t have as much experience as you but YES the feeling is EXACTLY the same… absolutely bricking it before I turn that key

[@themarvelousvlog]

It’s the scariest thing you’ll come across when working on cars. Gives you dry mouth and butterflies 😂

[@JDSGARAGE27]

If the water pumps is supplied only with thin gasket paper, like you have in the video, I put just a tiny bit of sealer on there but it is not necessary. It is just my experience I had had in past with three water pumps in a row. And yes, always scared after cam belt or head gasket job, always nervous. If I have finished the car before lunch break, I start it up after just in case something goes wrong and I loose appetite haha

[@BlazeEpley]

I put gasket maker on if it is plenty of space to put it in so it doesn't slide

[@user-bg2rv9mw8l]

Bro you on it just descoverd you do a very similar thing in my time of work on week end for fronds and family and word of mouth you are living the dream I’m hooked on your vids ❤

[@davidrobert2007]

Timing belt start ups always make me nervous. On my own car I like to rev the engine to the rev limiter on the test drive afterwards just to make sure it's good 😊Like a baptism of fire for the new belt.

[@themarvelousvlog]

I swear it’s some sort of syndrome 😂

[@qodden]

Lol 6:46, I just did my first cambelt with tensioner, pump etc on a S40 and I was really scared to crank it. Had to control not only twice but twenty times before

[@seancarritt2438]

Ahh mate it’s absolutely terrifying and this is interesting to know from someone like you who has done many of these jobs

[@Frenzysnipingclan]

I get scared for sure but as long as I know I’ve torqued everything to specification and done the timing correctly there’s nothing much to worry about 😂

[@scotspie501douglas7]

I have always got nervous doing cambelts done my own and always checked and double checked

[@michaelkemp6919]

If your not nervous something's wrong. Bit of aviation gasket sealant for water pump.

[@goshm]

Dear friend, invest in a stabilising equipment for your filming please, viewers would get headaches watching your content like this, I certainly did… keep up the good work and well done to you and your crew! Doing great job 👏

[@themarvelousvlog]

To be honest, I’ve set my camera incorrectly. If you watch my other videos, they are pretty stable- sorry about this! Thank you for watching, won’t happen again

[@airbornerat]

have more faith in urself u are amazing ❣

[@m60kaf]

no gasket sealant and yes to starting after a belt. not so much its wrong, ill just fix it... more explaining to someone their "working" car is now trashed... once had a cover bolt fall into a Toyota belt id done trashed the belt but non-interference :) I find pumps fail and shred the belt more often than the belts fail

[@sats7819]

I always add some grease or a thin amount of gasket maker. I would hate to revisit the problem if it leaks.

[@jamie66916691]

I alway had a flash of anxiety when turning the key even though I triple checked all was aligned.😅

[@RumpleXstillXskin]

I’ve used a small dab of the blue stuff on water pumps …..sticky tacki stuff

[@jaynicoll1662]

Over 30 years experience and i still cross my fingers 😂

[@PandaMobileMechanic]

Answer to timing belt change scary as haven't actually done one yet always said to myself that if I do one I'll do my own first but mines a chain so...

[@kellytaylor3134]

Get some unilite torches bro the mint and good price winters coming be dark soon

[@mechanicmatt871]

I always get nervous befor starting the engine after changing a timing belt, even if i have turned it over by hand first then rechecked the timing pins. Once a waited five mins before turning the key after i was done with the belt. Also, like you, i never put gasket maker onto a gasket. They can be a real pain to remove the water pump if the thing was put on with sealant the last time the belt was done. Cheers Matt

[@AlexF-se8rd]

Gasket maker is not needed if you have already a gasket paper.

[@xlr8g2]

Great work bro, you've given me motivation to do the cambelt on my mk6 vw tdi! Which of the 2 kits would you go, Dayco or Gates?

[@themarvelousvlog]

I, personally, would use INA as they are OEM to VAG. This is just my opinion though

[@naeemadam6785]

How much would you charge for a timing belt and water pump replacement for a mk6 golf 2.0 gt tdi?

[@michaeljohnson1006]

I always mark the old belt with tip X on to all the pulleys then transfer the marks to the new belt

[@themarvelousvlog]

Won’t work with floating cranks unfortunately 😭. It does work on most though, for sure

[@paulsaunders284]

Always do Paul from USA 😮

[@stuart6973]

Great video bro

[@Conviently]

Hey mate just want to know what website/software do you use for wiring diagram.

[@iss993ita5]

Nope, when its a metal layer gasket i do not put sealant on it, other ones depending on application

[@pauloldfield6968]

Hi I was wondering if that engine has a wet belt and I still get nervous doing a cambelt cos of the cost of repair if there is a problem I've had it happen with a ford focus one of the other mechanics loosened the crank bolt as it was a private customer of mine and on top of that it was a half price job for a friend cost me money to fix

[@gary0768]

Always get slightly nervous of first crank after CB change, even after doing the final checks 3 times 😂

[@stewartthomas7772]

May I ask what nationality you are love your banter with your side kick

[@aran7teen]

Random question, I have a 2014 transit connect, looks the same as the one you worked on. Where did you place your axle stands? Look is to me like it’s been designed to be on a lift rather than jacked, couldn’t see a good spot to place the stands myself.

[@themarvelousvlog]

There is a little arrow where you could place it. The sill should be good enough, if not, use the subframe

[@theatheisthammer]

You check the engine before to see if it's running, had a person trying to scam me. He wanted the cam belt changed, he said he been to several garages. But too expensive, so I asked for the key he said what for I said I just want to here the engine and bingo it was dead no compression and he said we're it was working yesterday. And this is why I always check as people will try anything

[@themarvelousvlog]

I always do that for the same reason that you’re saying mate. A lot of scums out in the wild mate

[@AlanHadlington]

Love ur work lu make sure everything is correct but lying on ur back lifting gear boxes will soon catch up with u been their back in the day now suffering for it

[@samjones3567]

Scared of timing belts but equally as nervous doing a clutch lying underneath as it certainly spoils your fun for a few weeks when it drops on your balls!

[@thebiker2655]

Excellent mechanic. I'm in the motorcycle trade. What do you think to the 2.0 litre Audi bkd motor therye a nightmare

[@xxl531]

Yess always a little pucker of the sfinxter at first start 😂😊

[@wormon3626]

The metal water pump gasket has a special coating on it so you should never use sealer on it normally it has a label too tell you this

[@kbrickell4732]

No I don't get scared. I turn over the engine twice by the crank bolt if no probs then will be ok

[@HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs]

Professionals who do the Necessary Checks relating to Cambelt Fitting, do not need to worry about Start Up after Cambelt Change...! Always check your own work and if you have a Buddy working with you, then CHECK HIS ALSO...!🤔😇👍

[@sanumotorswithcharlie]

no, no need to use a gasket maker (silicon),if you use silicon warranty is invalid,

[@billysalter8734]

I’ll keep you boys in mind if I need anything done

[@Chris_905]

Wow , was that a Citroen logo I spotted on the side of that transit connect engine block 😮

[@themarvelousvlog]

Citroen, Volvo, Ford and Peugeot uses this engine on many of their cars and vans

[@alanmackay2308]

Always nervous at start up.

[@phillwilliams3399]

The more timing belts you do consistently it does get better, if I don't do 1 for a few weeks then yeah it definitely is nerve racking 😅, I did a mini n47 timing chain last week ,took the engine out, shitting myself when it was time to start 😅

[@themarvelousvlog]

Are you mobile as well?

[@phillwilliams3399]

@themarvelousvlog Last week was my final week in employment, I've been doing the odd job mobile for a while now and decided to do it full-time, I havnt got enough customers yet tho so I've got a few garages that are getting me in to do the odd day or a clutch or timing belt change,hopefully I'll get a few more customers soon 🤞. Love your videos mate keep ut up 👍

[@leeverink32]

No. when the factory does not say it needs it dont use it. It could even make it leak or not sit right. I never have done timing belts because i dont no how. did one brake job on my car heve done oil changes or water pump because the bolts looked rusted stuck exhaust jobs i get done at garage have a heater resistor on its last legs and be doing that. Interrior is comming up maybe needs a new engine in upcomming years oh and i forgot the interrior heater for witch i had to remove the dash. and some other jobs i probably forgot.

[@Jack_JJS]

Hate doing cambelts, I’m like you hate turning the key and even the first road test is nerve racking 😅

[@edimurarasu5322]

Hello guys. I follow you all the time..I need a car inspection. What part of the country are you in? Thanks

[@grahamrobson9292]

Good KZbinr

[@colinbrown11]

How far do you travel?

[@PxndahhMods]

I absolutely shit myself doing anything timing related no matter how many I do. I shit myself doing most things tbf even though I am a mechanic always double triple checking and then double triple checking again and then again I’m so excessive hahahah

[@MegaReddevil71]

Even mechanics who have been in trade yrs hate starting engine for first time after a belt change

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

I don’t know how you lift those gearboxes on laying down on floor. Makes my back hurt by watching you 😂

[@themarvelousvlog]

I make sure I go to the gym, otherwise this is a struggle

[@MrPengu33]

Which brand of clutch should you use for A4 2.0tdi 2014??? Thanks

[@themarvelousvlog]

LUK/Sachs Whichever ones fitted in yours already

[@davegavin7914]

Always I’m human ! 🙏🏻🤔👍🏻😉

[@user-sp8fh7xo9p]

i pray to the car gods man!!!!

[@andrewcairnduff1540]

Worst part is turning the key even tho you know you've done it right

[@nickhoward9343]

👍👍

[@royvowles7142]

All I do is land rover and range timing belts, I can't remember how many I have done but still get nervous

[@themarvelousvlog]

Who wouldn’t? Thousands of ££ in the line 😂

[@F32Lad]

where are you based?

[@DRAINTVofficial]

didnt know that they were PSA engines

[@keithr3682]

Hi me being old school I wood use grease as for timeing it is nervracking😢????

[@themarvelousvlog]

There are still some that requires you to use grease but newer ones I know that you don’t have to, mainly ones with metal gaskets

[@christophheinrichs7396]

everytime i checked 3 times the timing and before every start i´m hippie. my probs are rosti screws i pray for times the not broke.

[@Neil_phoenix]

Twitchy bum time every time you turn the key after a belt of chain replacment. And no don't add any sealant onto the water pump gasket.

[@eddieMurphy11111]

you should never be afraid of what you have done if you have checked everything then it should be alright But do you start the engine before you start i would you never know they could blame it on you thanks for the video

[@themarvelousvlog]

I always start the engine before doing a Cambelt/Chain job. That’s happened to me before even though I know for a fact that I’ve done the timing right- never again!

[@eddieMurphy11111]

when i was doing jobs for people i very nearly got caught out but something told me to try the engine so i did and then i walked away and was told later the man was a serious con man @@themarvelousvlog

[@davidbonnett5441]

100%

[@phreakyzeke5824]

No gasketmaker.

[@stephenkelly5642]

You bet l do.

[@festeringfesterer]

Every time bro ….. every damn time

[@8motorhead8]

No not if its got a metal gasket if its got a paper gasket mite use a small bit jus to hold the gasket in place more than anything really

[@thindo]

Another lone mission😂😂