Timing Belt & Water Pump Replacement - MK 5 Ford Transit

Following the procedure from the Haynes manual, I replace the timing belt and water pump on my MK5 Ford Transit. This is a fairly straight forward procedure that can be done at home to save some money and allow you to assess the condition of your engine. The torque specifications vary by engine so I have left these out, but I believe they are available online or from the Haynes manual.
Timing belt kit (dayco): £65
Waterpump (circoli): £27
Serpentine belt (continetal): £10
Power steering pump belt (dayco): £8
5l concentrated OAT coolant (halfords own brand): £20
Total: £130
Average quote from garages to do the work: £500 - £850 (Ford)
SAVING £370-720!
Haynes manual says the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years or 40,000 miles whichever comes first.
Ford states that, once the timing belt has been removed, it MUST be discarded, and a new one fitted, even if the belt is just being removed for access. Re-tensioning a used belt may result in early failure, with the risk of serious engine damage.
I do not accept responsibility for damage to your engine, tinker at your own risk!
Please don't forget to like & subscribe, thanks.

[@petercotterill]

Hi! Thanks so much for a great video.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No problem, thanks for your comment 😊

[@mattdoyle9580]

Just bought a 97 transit and as I'm not a car person these videos will be really helpful.

[@johnevans7389]

Well done, we need more of these vids, so many jobs you can have a go at. These vans are great to work on.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thanks John, I will be making more in the future for sure. Brilliant vans, love mine! Slow but very dependable.

[@xlkulldorf3498]

Thank you very much for this video. You explained that really well. I'll tackle it next too. Please keep it up!

[@andrascsabai167]

Thank you for your video. It is a great one. Helps a lot for saving time on the service job.

[@BalikaMr]

Hello Sir, Your video is highly appreciated! Thanks for recording and sharing with us!

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

You’re most welcome, thanks for your comment. All the best

[@paulcowd6310]

Great videos mate, thank you for putting them out there. I have an old 1996 Mk5 smiley face Autosleeper campervan that I have only had for 2 years. I have spent a lot of that time thinking why did I buy it. Especially when I keep finding rust. But I have come to love the old girl now and your videos are inspiring me to stick with it and get stuck in. So thanks again and maybe I will have a go at the cam belt.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Cheers mate, and no problem at all. Thanks for watching. I know what you mean though, I had instant buyers remorse when I got mine and overpaid so had no choice but to persevere with it. I’m glad that I did as I love it now and it’s taught me a lot about mechanics and sorting rust etc. What works well and what does not 😂 it’s not a bad job doing the cam belt on these 👍🏼 Take care bud

[@JohnSmith-vz8pc]

Best thing to do is put it on ramps and axle stands on level ground, chisel/scrap/grind/wire brush (drill mounted) all the rust off everything from bow to stern, weld anything than needs welding, and buy 5L of zinc oxide/Bonda primer, and brush it on 3-4 coats. by the time you finish one coat, you can start the next at the beginning. then spray it with something impervious to water, and maybe waxoyl the whole lot (not the brakes or engine!)

[@gbbug01]

Your video has really saved me time on doing my Transit Flareside 👏👏

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

That’s great! thanks for your feedback, I’m glad you found this video useful 😁

[@rodgiles9353]

In addition to my first comment on here I have reviewed this great informative video again................Not only is it well presented it has inspired me and given me confidence to do this myself. Just to add a cautious note it is very important to do the setting up of the timing. Correctly...........otherwise you risk mechanical contact with valves and pistons which can bend valve stems etc. Once again Thank You for this gem of information.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Rod, thank you for your kind words, I’m so glad that it has inspired you and given you the confidence to do it yourself! This is where I get my motivation to make new content so thank you for sharing 😊 all the best.

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

Excellent instruction video and nice to see a young man do things the old school way with my generation vehichles

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😊 it’s a shame they don’t still make them like they used to!

[@apartmentswales]

Excellent video, very clear and concise, well done, I love watching someone else do what I myself have had the pleasure to hve done if just to see how they approach the job. Only slight point I would make is if the Crank Pulley is glued on a Rubber Mount, I would definitely change it at the same time as you do the Other Belts. When the Crank Pulley Starts to fail it sounds like a big end knocking and a very scary sound indeed, especially if you are the owner As to tackling this job, overall I would say it was a DIY Task rated as an 8 out of 10 but only if you have the necessary tools, it took me and my 14stone together with a length of scaffold pole all I could do to shift the PULLEY Retaining Bolt.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Mr Spence Eng

[@briggaskin]

Ive gotta do this on my ldv convoy, (same engine). Great tutorial, reference video. Very useful.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thanks mate, good luck with it 😁

[@greghamann72]

Nice one bro. Gona use this as reference for doing my van.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Cheers man, hope it’s useful to you 👍🏼

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Well done mate big up from Scotland 👍

[@kieranking8657]

one of the best DIY videos I've seen on youtube excellent videography and well explained instructions,Oh and I wish my mk5 transit campervan was in as good a nick as yours👍

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you very much for your kind comment 😊

[@rodgiles9353]

Great video....very informative and well presented.......well done. I look forward to more great video’s from you. Thank You.so much.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

You’re most welcome. Thank you for your kind comment, it has made my day 🙂

[@gerrymulroy2545]

Excellent video .

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 🙏🏻 😊

[@brosnatchambassadormotorcy706]

extreemly useful.. well done sir

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful 😁

[@highmilitiagilligilliatt2508]

Fantastic tutorial,take a bow 👍

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you so much 😊

[@colindarby6661]

Superb video, lots of useful info in here

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you! 😁

[@mhopley]

Excellent video. Well done

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😊

[@valevale4636]

Tk you man you helped me a lot with your video about the timing belt.! Tk you a lot best regards bro

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No problem man, thanks for your comment 🙂

[@stonestreaker]

Just back from Devon in our trusty camper- had a massive breakdown when 'something!' got into the timing cover and ended up getting between the crank sprocket and timing belt making it skip who knows how many teeth! Impossible to diagnose at the roadside but it locked up the engine, thought it was the end of the van. Luckily we were just doing a slow reverse into a parking spot so didn't trash any valves. I can confirm the garage price for timing belt change😢😢😢😢, good to see what's involved- I was led to believe you needed special tools to pin the pulleys who knew drill bits would do.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I wonder what managed to slip behind the cover!? These engines are pretty bulletproof anyway. Even when the belt fails most likely will only bend the push rods 😂 yeah it’s pretty straightforward no special tools required. Daylight robbery from some places! Have you managed to get your camper back up and running?

[@stonestreaker]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Yeah,'Spartacus' is now running sweet-as! The excitement happened on our first day down there, the AA sorted us out with a garage and put us up in a Premier Inn for two nights. It took so long because of all the MOT amnesty work they had already booked in!

[@DanPollett]

great job

[@francishagen8508]

All for you and your work. Please don’t mishandle a new water pump with a crowbar ever again..... Whatever anyone tells you.... ❤️ Great tool you made btw 😎

[@hendriks7734]

I want to change my timing belt this weekend. How would you do it without mishandling the water pump?

[@benitadominguez2077]

🎃 Very informative video 👌 Knowing some auto mechanic garages can charge an arm and a leg to do the repairs. But with KZbin how to videos, some easy repairs can even be done by non mechanics at home. Your belt replacement video shows that with the right tools 🛠 it can be done 👍 Thank you for you videos 💃💃

[@johnfenn]

I bought a van just like yours with only 160000km on it for $2500. Problem is check engine light and running on limp home mode. So I thought do the timing belt and check the timing at the same time. Your video was a great help. I discovered a brand new water pump in there and brand new belts and all is in perfect time. So i just buttoned it all up, and now I look at the injection pump I guess. Anyway thanks heaps for your video, it made life a lot easier.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

I believe you have the Lucas epic pump in yours so you will need to find someone who can read your ecu fault codes to work out what the issue is. Worth asking on the Facebook forums as I’m sure others will have had the same problem. Glad you found the video useful 😊

[@paulalexander5621]

Hi, you need to replace SHUT OFF VALVE other name is SOLENOID PLUNGER Delphi Technologies part # 9160-562B. I had the same problem before with Lucas Delphi EPIC injection pump. The rubber tip on the plunger wears out and engine goes into limp mode.

[@bdev1444]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 For anyone interested: I went to 5 mechanics of which none could read the ECU. I also tried 2 different OBD scanners from the shop, but they were also useless. I bought this little orange/blue ELM327 scanner with a small switch for less than 50 AUD online and I now can read the fault codes using Forscan.

[@popoya5549]

Awsome. thanks for detailed help

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you, no problem 👍🏼

[@davidjones6616]

Great informative video, could you tell what size the torx are for the cam cover bolts please

[@koblaamaglo9096]

It's very good

[@ayj636]

I wish engines were thst easy to work on these days!

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Same here! Get yourself a smiley transit 😎

[@seangreenwood8331]

just a quick note when fitting the power steering belt,you can fit a 1/2" drive wrench in the top right round hole in the bracket as leverage to taut the belt

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing Sean 😊👍🏼

[@JohnSmith-vz8pc]

Nice simple guide, amazing the engine started with the battery disconnected!😆

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

😂 thanks mate

[@screro4107]

molto bravo .... saluti da Castel Goffredo - Mantova - Italia

[@francoiswintein6606]

did my Banana today but on my LDV it has an electric fan so a lot easier. Also used the auto tensioner which was a doddle, only downside is two M8 water pump bolts cracked undoing them, old pump staying on a bit longer then!

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Nice work! There will always be something 😆

[@murraycameron2050]

Thank you dude , nice and clear now I have no excuse but to do mine 😂

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No worries mate, defo worth doing yourself. Good luck 😁

[@Hellblazzer]

Big, flat, low boxes for getting space underneath beds tidy are great to pickup coolant below the van.

[@capevacanetdenberenguer3280]

Qué gran idea Antonio, a ver si tengo alguna de esas por casa.😂

[@capevacanetdenberenguer3280]

Buen vídeo, gracias, yo lo haré sin quitarle el radiador del aire acondicionado, que no quiero perder el gas, tendré menos menos hueco, supongo que se podrá hacer igual.

[@capevacanetdenberenguer3280]

Saludos desde España, gracias.😊

[@Hellblazzer]

Leroy Merlin, Bauhaus, obramat, ikea las tienen por poco dinero!

[@roymuss]

Excellent video, very clear and to the point so easy to follow I might try to do mine, how long did it take from start to finish?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you! It’s worth doing yourself, it’s not too difficult 👍🏼 hard to say exactly how long it took as was recording and that always makes jobs take longer. I would give yourself a few hours 🙂

[@MegaStevie14]

Great vid very informative. Where do you buy your replacement parts. I have to change my mk 5 cam belt soon

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😁 I usually buy from euro car part in the uk. Always pay a little more for quality brands dayco, gates for timing belts. But it will be worth it as much more hassle if the belt fails early.

[@danielscullion5828]

Great video 😊 you make it look so easy well done 👍. I have a 97 ford transit I'm just wondering would you know how to replace the locks for the drivers and passenger doors? I can't find a video for mk5 thanks.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you, glad you liked it 😊 I haven’t got one for doing door locks as haven’t had to do mine yet. Shouldn’t be too difficult once you have the door in pieces though.

[@ricardobaldoki6768]

Great video!!!! Doing the same on Friday, and womdered if you knew the dimensions of the steep you used to make the tool to hold the fan pulley? thanks

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Cheers mate, I can’t tell you exactly because mine is hidden under a heap of van bits at the moment 😆 it was roughly 3mm steel by 60mm wide and about 400mm long.

[@seangreenwood8331]

great video..what did you you use as a sealant with the waterpump gasket?.im going to be doing my soon and thought just the gasket would of been enough to seal it..cheers

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thanks mate, I use Hylomar on the water pump gaskets just the way I’ve been taught in the past. Would probably be fine with just the gasket as long as the mating faces are smooth and don’t have any deep scores or gouges. Hylomar is good stuff though!

[@jackberry6950]

Thanks for the video, I think I have the new adjustable tensioner to, if i manage to fit it do I need to use a lock tight glue on the bolt holding it on

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi no problem! I did manage to work out that the new style tensioner does adjust against the belt! Personally I would just torque it up to the tensioner manufacturers specifications. Should come with fitting instructions or on the manufacturers website.😁 good luck!

[@jackberry6950]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Thank you for your reply thats great news and thanks for the video, we needed one on cam change on the mk 5.

[@bouzekriettamimi2537]

Excelente tank yo very mach

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No problemo 😁

[@ElectroEuphoriaEmporium]

When you got your water pump did it come with the gasket or did you get it separate ? if so where from :) thanks also congrats on becoming monetized

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Paul, it came with paper gasket 👍🏼 Dayco kit from eurocarparts. Thank you so much mate, got there in the end! 😆

[@winstonsmith3690]

Do you have any videos of transit pads and discs being charged? Great vids.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Not yet as haven’t needed to change the pads and discs yet but most probably will in the future, thanks mate

[@mouhamedward]

Hi thank you very much for all your videos please can you tell me how many NM do you tighten the bolts on the pulley injection pump thank you again

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi, no problem! Thanks for watching them :) the torque specs from the Haynes manual are 22-27nm for the injection pump sprocket ⚙️

[@mouhamedward]

thank you . you are awesome @@TurnersWorkshop97

[@kidneyshifter26]

Ive just bought a mk5 and thinking about changing the timing belt, u make it look easy! How long did it take u?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Dale, very easy to do on these engines providing all goes to plan. Took a while for me to do as it’s the first time I’ve replaced one on this van and didn’t have anything to go by other than past experience and the Haynes manual. Also recording a video and seized timing belt cover bolts take time to remove! I would suggest soaking the bolts in penetrating oil the night before and give yourself a full day to do it. Transit owner groups on Facebook are also very helpful if you come across any problems :) good luck 😁

[@garethcarberry7516]

I did mine a year ago. It is very easy but you should replace the tensioner as we as the bearings give out over time. Also like he sad don't over tighten the bolts I shaped one going into the water pump so if you can I would get new bolts as well. There all cheep.

[@johnmorrison6416]

Very good instructions, could you tell me the dimensions of the too, , to remove the viscous fan please.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi John, thank you 😊 I can’t find it at the moment as it’s in a pile of bits. It’s roughly 3-4mm steel plate 400mm long by 60mm wide. I will add the exact dimensions to the video once I have found it 👍🏼

[@danieleb.2340]

HI, congratulation great video Thanks. Where I can find the "Service Manual" of TRANSIT 2.5 Diesel year 1990 -94 ? better if in Italian or English. Regards DANI Italy thanks

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Daniele, thank you 😊. The only manual I’m aware of is the Haynes manual. I’m not sure if they make this in Italian as it’s an English company I believe.

[@ld_deiola]

hi, you have listed the material used and the brands "Timing belt kit (dayco): £ 65 Waterpump (clubs): £ 27 Serpentine belt (continetal): £ 10 Power steering pump belt (dayco): £ 8 " but not the specific codes, there are some differences between products that I don't know well, Kindly could you let me have the codes of the belts and the pump that you used, so that I can buy them, thank you very much, keep it up! good job

[@petercotterill]

Hi! Thanks for a great video - so much easier than trying to follow the manual. However, one thing I haven't been able to find in my manual, is the torque settings you mentioned for the water pump and injection pump pulley. Would you be able to send these to me please?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hello mate, no problem glad you find it useful. I will check the torque specs when I get 5 tomorrow and send them over :)

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Water pump retaining bolts: M10 = 40-51nm M8 = 11-15nm

[@abdullaharshad105]

When u ajust the pas pump is 1 just 1 nut behind it then it pivots inwards or is there 2

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Apologies for the delayed reply, it has 2 bolts. One locks it in position and it pivots on the other

[@angelamelville67]

Hey there, do you have any idea about a 1993 2.4d auto T4 V belt, it keeps snapping or twisting and coming off, it twists inside out. I've had several mechanics look at it, yet it's still doing it 😔 Ive been binge watching your videos thanks from 🇬🇧

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hey Angela, first of all thanks for watching my videos 😊 I would check that it’s the correct belt for the engine, if you have the manual it should be in there. You can check the following: belt tension, the route the belt takes around the pulleys, are there any idle pulleys that may cause the belt to go loose. Check the pulleys for bearing play. Check the pulleys are aligned by putting a straight edge across them.

[@angelamelville67]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 thanks for the advice, I know its the correct belt. I'll get the other things checked, it's getting frustrating that no one seems to be able to fix the issue for me, it's just costing more money each time 👎🏻

[@penguinpeter6912]

Hi mate, I have a 1992 Ford transit Motorhome. Really enjoying your videos, not a clue about engines, can I ask is there somewhere you can add clutch fluid as my clutch feels a bit strange. Can’t say what but sometimes clunky when I release the pedal, so I would like to check fluid first. Thank you. 👍🏻 🐧🐧

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hello mate, thank you! There isn’t any clutch fluid. Have you checked propshaft carrier bearings? If the rubber has perished the propshaft might be jumping a little when you release the clutch.

[@penguinpeter6912]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Thanks for info, afraid way above my station ha ha. Hope you don’t mind but need advice,my 92 transit has 2 battery’s under the bonnet ( they are linked ) was told 1 was engine battery and the other was leisure and back up. I have just fitted a solar panal and connected it to what I believe is main engine battery ( pos/ neg ) should I have one wire to positive, and the other wire onto the negative of the other battery. Or does it matter as they are linked anyway. Keep your videos coming as they are great and helpful to a novice like me and also knowing I have similar aged transit like yours. Ta mate very kind.👍👍❤️🤗 🐧🐧

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No worries! I would say that you have 2 batteries under the bonnet connected together in parallel to improve engine starting. Personally I like to keep starter battery and leisure battery’s separate so there’s no chance of draining the starter battery while camping. Depending on how large the solar panel is you should run through a suitable solar charge controller. It shouldn’t matter too much but I believe it’s wired like you say so that the battery bank charges evenly across the bank. Thanks mate, happy to help if I can 👍🏼 all the best with it 😁

[@michelrivier1626]

Hello, can you explain to me how to bleed the air from the cooling circuit after draining and when filling.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hello, fill your coolant up to the max level on the header tank. Run the engine for 10- 20+ mins with the header tank cap off monitoring the level and topping up as required. The water pump will push most of the air out of the system. Once you think all of the air is out refit cap and take it for a short drive to dislodge any trapped air. Check level again and you should be good 👍🏼 hope this makes sense

[@andrascsabai167]

I have a question about the ventilator hub and its bearing shaft assembly. It is not easy to put them together, it is very tight. Tried to use hydraulic press and also used hammer on gently way.. It seems the hub material is a kind of composit and not just a simple casting. After introducing some heat this part started releasing some drops (of oil or something). Finally this hub diameter became larger and remaining in that dimension. Now, this hub is slipping when put on the shaft. What could be the proper method to put this hub to the shaft?

[@andrascsabai167]

the Transit is model 1999, 2.4D

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

I think they are tapered roller bearings, the bearings and races go in the hub and then it should slide onto the shaft. The hub is then secured by a castle nut and split pin. Tighten the nut all the way to seat the bearings then back it off slightly so there is a very small amount of play, then fit the split pin. Have a look at Land Rover wheel bearing replacement, I think they are similar 👍🏼

[@seangreenwood8331]

hiya pal when you removed the power steering belt was it just the one bolt on the adjuster you removed or is there another bolt?.cheers

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hello mate, it’s one bolt on the adjuster and loosen the mounting bolt so it swivels towards the engine 👍🏼

[@seangreenwood8331]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 cheers pal,got it,i was just loosening the bolt on the adjuster bracket and it wouldnt budge..all sorted now,thanks for confirming

[@briggaskin]

Serpentine belt snapped on my ldv convoy at weekend and broke off an alternator bolt, and mustve hit the timing belt causing it to slip . Was running great,now black smoke,gutless and much louder. Not good. Hopefully cambelt change,re time is all it will need.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

That’s a nightmare, don’t you have the timing belt cover on? Hopefully retiming it should sort it out sounds like it’s slipped a few teeth on the pump. Hope you manage to get it sorted! Let us know 👍

[@briggaskin]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 yeah timing covers on but a 2inch piece missing at the bottom showing about the width of the belt. It may have hit that or somehow caused the tensioner to fail. If it can happen, it will. Cheers anyway

[@djjokerolo]

can you specify the tightening torque (nm) of the water pump bolts, the belt pusher bolts and the water pump flywheel? I can not find it

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Water Pump: M10 - 40-51NM M8 - 11-15 NM Water pump pulley Bolts: 9-12NM Timing Belt tensioner roller bolt: 51-64NM Timing belt tensioner sliding arm bolt: 21-26NM Quoted from the Haynes manual

[@djjokerolo]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Thank You very much. You helped me a lot.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No worries mate 👍🏼

[@rigsbyrigsby9493]

Hi love your videos help me a lot brilliant, can you let me know when or if 1995 transit minibus 2.5di has a catalytic converter mine has only covered 46000 from new and I can't find it in haynes manually thanks rigsby ps will you be changing injectors soon love to watch that be safe rigsby.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Rigsby, Thank you so much 😊 I’m pretty sure they don’t have catalytic converters. Nice mate! Very low mileage. Next video I will be removing the high pressure fuel lines on the injectors so that’s half way there. It’s possible that I will be removing the injectors at some point to get them reconditioned or need to source some good ones first. Thanks for watching. All the best

[@rigsbyrigsby9493]

Hi,thanks so much for getting back to me looking forward to your transit video's keep them coming i just love old smiley vans i would love a bit more power get up them hills trying to find out if a turbo could be fitted, but I had so much trouble with my sprinter turbo that I am in to minds what do you think can turbo be fitted

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No worries! You can either fit a turbo lump or get all the bits off a turbo engine and fit to the DI engine. This is something I may look into if I still need some extra oomph to get up the hills 😂

[@bear14able]

Nice video - where did you get your haynes manual?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thanks mate, it came with the van 😁 but you can still buy new copies from the Haynes website I believe 👍🏼

[@bear14able]

Ah lucky you, my LDV convoy came with no manuals, hunting one down is proving difficult.

[@bear14able]

The haynes website has nothing for it

[@marklewis8815]

Any advice on how to fix a problem I’ve encountered? I’ve followed the annual service vid without a hitch (thank you) but on changing the cam belt I’ve run in to trouble. When tightening the tensioner roller bolt to torque I was nowhere near the click when the bolt just ran loose. I took it out and it’s stripped the thread in the block. Help!

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

No problem mate, I would get a helicoil kit. Carefully drill out the hole, retap the hole to take the correct size insert. I would put a small amount of thread locker on the helicoil before inserting. They can be put in dry but my personal preference would be to use some thread locker. That will give you a nice strong bolt hole

[@marklewis8815]

Turners workshop thank you very much. I’d heard of helicoils but thought them well above my skill level. But following your advice I bought a kit from Amazon and it was an absolute breeze. My engine is now running again.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Awesome work mate, glad to hear it went to plan 👊🏼👍🏼

[@joeread3596]

Hi do you know where the clutch slave cylinder is on a 2.5 Di transit 1999 mk 5

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Jo, my clutch is cable operated not hydraulic so yours is most probably the same mate 👍🏼

[@mikemartin2957]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 later Transits have the clutch slave cylinder combined with the release bearing! It's a gearbox out job to replace.

[@alfalisandro3203]

The injection pump its there? The point its in the center not on 11h

[@joshuacross8161]

whats the torque specification for the water pump please

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Josh, apologies for the delay. Water pump retaining bolts are: M10: 40-51nm M8: 11-15nm

[@SamsungS-it8lv]

How do u bleed rad, mate

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Fill up to max level on header tank, run engine with cap off until all air has escaped, takes a little while 10 mins or so. Top it back up and you’re good to go. Just give it a little check after you’ve taken it for a drive to make sure you got all the air out.

[@cozy2hikes728]

Loving your complete makeovers if the transit i have the lwb finding it very informative only thung i cant do is welding would you be willing to come do some work on mine paid and do a video for your subcribers or coloab

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Thank you 😄 Where are you based?

[@cozy2hikes728]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 i need to be of road in a couple if days going into land to try get sorted so be based near north in borders of lakes 👍

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

ahh I see, it’s a bit far from where I’m based or else I would give you a hand. Most garages should be able to weld it up anyway, hopefully it’s not too bad. Or you could get yourself a basic welding set up and give it a go? It’s quite satisfying and it gets easier the more you do it 👍🏼

[@cozy2hikes728]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 yea was thinking of doung myself but little scared as its wheel arches,pillars,sills and steps both sides was going to sell but everything else ok as only got 87 thou on clock and banana engine same as yours 95 model 2.5di

[@razer192]

I have a MK3 any difference in doing this job ?

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi, if it has the 2.5di engine it will be the same 👍🏼

[@razer192]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 great thanks

[@caldesgas]

Thank you. I have a two transit a mk2 whith an engine mk3 1990 and mk5

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

You’re most welcome 😁

[@penguinpeter6912]

Yer it’s into a charger unit. So you think it’s best have 1 connected to positive of engine battery, and negative connect to other battery, have I got that right please 😁👍🏻👍🏻 🐧🐧

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Sounds right to me 👍🏼 😁

[@jamieelvinius4921]

bagus siboh molah bdeo tok

[@retroshropshire41]

Bullet proof these engines are . Used to work on them at the transit centre . I know these 2.5 di engines inside out . Too many sensors and stupid dpf on transits nowadays to go wrong .

[@AyuniAzuna]

good ol banana engine

[@marcelorusso1397]

que pena que no este en español

[@capevacanetdenberenguer3280]

Puedes poner los subtítulos en español.

[@saschaeuler7883]

All that work.... And did not changed the tensioner!!

[@jaggass]

I thought Ford DI's were OHV.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

It is mate 👍🏼

[@jaggass]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Usually OHV have timing chain's or gears but i guess due to it's design it has a timing belt instead. Never the less the Ford DI is the cockroach of all diesel engines.

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Haha it certainly is, not sure about that one I know what you mean. It would make sense for it to be gear or chain driven 🤔

[@nathanreid2974]

was this a campervan at this stage

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Nathan, it’s always been a camper since I’ve had it. Was originally a builders van 👍🏼

[@nathanreid2974]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 did you do the campervan conversion yourself or was it already done when bought

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

It was already done when I bought it but I stripped it out and started again 👍🏼 I have documented the whole process on my channel if you’re interested.

[@miromiretzky2161]

old timing belt tensioner - why?!!!!

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Didn’t want to fit the new auto type as have heard they aren’t so good and fail. I didn’t have a new old type and the bearings seemed fine so put it back on for another go.

[@mikemartin2957]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 did your engine have the steel peg that sticks out 1/2 inch from the engine below the water pump for the auto tensioner to pivot on? Some do & some before 1997 do not

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Hi Mike, I believe it has got the peg but can’t remember. It’s a 1998 transit

[@mikemartin2957]

@@TurnersWorkshop97 yes it confused me as the peg didn't appear to have anything around it or over it like a spring hook or tab. It's not an easy watch seeing it self tension 'quivering' about when engine ticking over; even more scary when you rev it up!🙈

[@TurnersWorkshop97]

Exactly why I stick with the old type. I know that lots use the new ones with no issue providing it’s adjusted and torqued up correctly but it just doesn’t look or feel as strong to me.

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Dayco 🤢🤮