Ford Mondeo/Transit Connect 1.8tdci wet timing belt replacement

How to replace the wet timing belt on a ford mondeo/transit connect 1.8tdci engine with reference to a chain conversion.

Camshaft pulley bolt tightening torque .... 50nm
Crankshaft pulley bolt tightening torque .... stage 1... 100nm
stage 2... 180 degrees

[chloroticaelysia]

Novice mechanic here having successfully completed this job on my connect 2k miles ago. My van snapped its wet belt about 7 years ago at 50k miles according to the previous owner, but they didn't convert to a chain after rebuilding the head. 60k miles later, having spent a month converting it to a wee camper, I decided that leaving it wasn't worth the risk! Thanks to this video and the video from badgertronix i was saved a fair chunk of cash, have a van that (probably) won't explode, and I got a good bit of experience at the same time. My belt was cracked to high heaven too, so taking the plunge was the right decision.

Some things to note from my experience:
My camshaft pully was stuck on tight, no amount of tapping would free it. I was able to pop it off easily with a homemade puller using 3 m10 bolts and some thick steel for the body with 3 holes drilled. You'll need some nuts too. I'll let you work out the rest (part of the fun eh). So just be prepared for this. Ford make a dedicated tool but i couldn't find one anywhere really.

My new crankshaft seal was leaking quite badly when i installed it, so i replaced with the old one and it was completely fine, still going strong. The seal was from FAI in the lymm engine kits. I saw another guy had this issue so it may be common. So just try this before you go diving back in there thinking the alignment is off.

Cheers Alan.

[paulriggers]

this vid. was my first date with you.... i put a spanner on the crank, another on the cam, turned engine clockwise, stopped, then turned it anticlock, no lag between top + bottom spanners, therefore fkin belt fitted. needed dmf as well, so pulled lump out. checked shells, big ends gone [99k], oilpump partially clogged with belt dust. all the belts, shells, wpump, aux tensioner, dmf + clutch + all seals/gaskets, £850. survived 4yrs now, but use 5/40 oil every 3k cos mains rumbling. you were a very expensive video to watch, but well worth it. keep up the good work + give monny one for me

[cianoleary]

honesty one of the most useful videos iv ever ever watched been in the trade 11 years and trying to get info on this exact job is near impossible even with contacts in ford thanks alan

[damienroberts]

Amazing video. Thank you. Just done a transit connect wet belt for the first time and with your video it was a breeze. Keep up the great work.

[rutgervandermeule]

Great video, just replaced my timing belt of my Mondeo. This video is more easy than the workshop manual. I put 6 hours work in mine.

[Chrisproctor-rc]

What a hero, I didn't realise how much this is for the professionals. Definitely not for the faint hardy DIY with no indoor facilities - I just bought a second-hand Connect at 108K as mine said its prayers on the M6 at 160K. I think I will visit my professional mechanic and let him have the responsibility 😱

Fascinating video that just helps demonstrate why we should use properly skilled people. Thank you

[kasimbilcevic]

Spot on with the crucial explanations, and important notices. You nailed it with this video! Great job!

[paudricking]

Cheers for that, I had one come in today and was unsure about the pump timing, mines on the focus so I’m finding it hard to find the crank blanking plate, I know it’s behind the alternator drive but it alludes me, thank you kind sir for clearing up a few things before I tackle it head on in the morning, much appreciation and love

[damianmilbou]

Have to do this for a client because he’s high pressure pump broke down. Helped me a lot man thanks

[clivegoodge]

Proper job Been a mechanic for many years helped me out quite a lot thank you

[RommelADC]

Still a great video Alan. Now coming up on 300, 000 miles, this was my second time doing this job with the engine in the vehicle (Ford dealer did it at 100, 000 miles). A couple of things I found:
(1) You won't get the water pump off without taking the auxilliary drive belt tensioner off first (1 x 10mm screw and 1 x 13mm screw into block). There physically isn't the room to lift it upwards between the engine and the wheel-arch/side of the engine bay - it has to be passed rearwards and the tensioner pulley will be in the way.
(2) Getting that engine mounting bracket off is a nightmare due to the length of the bolts holding it on. You need to take the water pump pulley off first to make extra room to wiggle the mounting bracket around (likewise when re-fitting after wet belt is fitted - make sure the mounting bracket is fitted before re-fitting the water pump pulley) - also jacking the engine up a bit creates a bit more clearance.
(3) Its important to re-fit the wiring harness to the injectors and various sensors on top of the rocker cover (disconnected to remove the rocker cover) the same way it was originally. When I did this the previous time, I routed the wiring over the fuel pipes instead of under them and it must have strained some wiring resulting in the car going into limp mode until such time as the wiring harness was put under the fuel pipes.

[pauljones-gtfn]

Absolutely spot on this is just what I needed but I can’t help thinking it’ll take twice as long with the engine in place 🤦‍♂️

[thetruckers]

Bang on I was sure if the crankshaft locking pin fitted inside a hole in the crankshaft, good to know it does rotate anticlockwise when the locking pin is in place, My connect starts runs perfect, but once it starts getting warm it's blowing out blue grey smoke so I'm gonna take off the head to see what's the problem. Great video thanks 👍

[malikzadan]

Probably the best guide I have seen for a long time now. That’s for sharing. Thumbs up

[christopherbateman]

Brilliant video Alan I know it's an old video but it's still important to know because these are a terrible idea and ford are being sued in America because of accidents caused by the belts perishing I really enjoy watching your videos they are great for the home mechanic 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[jakemanlivestoday]

definitely one of the best videos I’ve watched on car maintenance. very well photographed and put together.

[mikejohnms]

Excellent video Alan. And clarifies the engine timing perfectly.

[jasonosborn]

Followed your instructions and it’s spot on, short of having a faulty crank seal the van starts & runs and I’ve now improved its longevity- can’t thank you enough for taking the time to make this video 👍👍

[BillSikes.]

What a Brilliant and helpful video... Cheers bro, you're a champion

[roberthorwat]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this strip down. Pulling the tensioner revealed a domed tensioner plunger (phew!!!) but all the same it helped a TON changing bruvs water pump and top cambelt in his Focus Mk.2. Getting the lower engine mount out with the engine in the car was a shit bag of a funt of a castard of a futha mucker of a nightmare but otherwise this job is quite do able on the drive for unauthorised meddlers such as I am. Keep up the good work, I owe you a six pack of your preferred beverage!