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Author: Bilal | Vans Guru

Writer & Editor at Vans Guru. Bilal writes and edits Vans Guru. He researches and develops the technical guides published on this site, drawing on manufacturer and workshop technical literature, established repair references, and patterns reported by people who actually work on these vans. Vans Guru is a research-led information website, not a garage: Bilal doesn't carry out repairs or inspect readers' vehicles, and these guides aren't a substitute for a qualified technician diagnosing the van in front of them. Spotted something that needs correcting? Get in touch through the Contact Us page.
Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Oil Pump Belt Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
Engine & Diesel Faults

Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Oil Pump Belt Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruOctober 9, 2026October 9, 20260

The 2.0 EcoBlue oil pump belt can break down and starve a Ford Transit engine of oil. Learn the symptoms, causes, what an inspection involves and how to prevent it.

Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Oil Pump Belt Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention Read More
Ford Transit Common Problems: A Guide to the Mk7, Mk8 and Transit Custom
Engine & Diesel Faults

Ford Transit Common Problems: A Guide to the Mk7, Mk8 and Transit Custom

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruOctober 8, 2026October 9, 20260

Ford Transit common problems explained for the Mk7, Mk8 and Transit Custom: EcoBlue oil pump belt, AdBlue, DPF, injectors, clutch, rust and what to check first.

Ford Transit Common Problems: A Guide to the Mk7, Mk8 and Transit Custom Read More
1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) Engine Problems: A Guide for Van Owners
Engine & Diesel Faults

1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) Engine Problems: A Guide for Van Owners

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruSeptember 27, 2026October 9, 20260

The 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 van engine explained: timing chain wear, AdBlue faults, DPF issues and what to check before buying.

1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) Engine Problems: A Guide for Van Owners Read More
Van Servicing Guide: Intervals, What’s Included and Why Oil Spec Matters
Servicing & MOT

Van Servicing Guide: Intervals, What’s Included and Why Oil Spec Matters

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruSeptember 26, 2026October 9, 20260

What a proper van service includes, how service intervals work, why low-SAPS oil matters and the weekly checks every owner should do.

Van Servicing Guide: Intervals, What’s Included and Why Oil Spec Matters Read More
Diesel Van DPF Problems: Causes, Symptoms and How to Fix Them
DPF, AdBlue & EGR

Diesel Van DPF Problems: Causes, Symptoms and How to Fix Them

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruSeptember 20, 2026October 9, 20260

Why diesel van DPFs block, the warning signs to watch for, and the right way to fix a clogged particulate filter without wasting money.

Diesel Van DPF Problems: Causes, Symptoms and How to Fix Them Read More
DV5 1.5 BlueHDi Camshaft & 8mm Timing Chain Assembly (Expert, Dispatch, Vivaro, Proace)
Engine & Turbo

DV5 1.5 BlueHDi Camshaft & 8mm Timing Chain Assembly (Expert, Dispatch, Vivaro, Proace)

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruSeptember 2, 2026September 9, 20261

A rattling or stretched timing chain on the 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 engine is a fault that only gets more expensive the longer it’s left, and …

DV5 1.5 BlueHDi Camshaft & 8mm Timing Chain Assembly (Expert, Dispatch, Vivaro, Proace) Read More
How to Remove Injectors on a 1.5 DV5 Diesel Van (Vivaro, Expert, Dispatch, Proace)
Fuel System

How to Remove Injectors on a 1.5 DV5 Diesel Van (Vivaro, Expert, Dispatch, Proace)

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruAugust 30, 2026September 9, 20260

Faulty injectors on the 1.5 DV5 diesel engine can cause anything from a rough idle to hard starting and heavy fuel consumption, and getting them …

How to Remove Injectors on a 1.5 DV5 Diesel Van (Vivaro, Expert, Dispatch, Proace) Read More
1.5 DV5 Head Gasket Replacement: What the Job Involves (Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert, Proace)
Engine & Turbo

1.5 DV5 Head Gasket Replacement: What the Job Involves (Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert, Proace)

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruAugust 28, 2026September 9, 20260

A blown head gasket on the 1.5 DV5 diesel engine is one of the more expensive faults you can face on a Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert …

1.5 DV5 Head Gasket Replacement: What the Job Involves (Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert, Proace) Read More
Van Payload and Weight Limits: What the Law Actually Requires
Servicing, MOT & Ownership

Van Payload and Weight Limits: What the Law Actually Requires

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruAugust 27, 2026October 9, 2026

Most overloaded vans are overloaded by accident, because payload is calculated wrongly. How to work out yours properly, and why axle limits catch people out.

Van Payload and Weight Limits: What the Law Actually Requires Read More
Van Winter Preparation: What Actually Prevents Breakdowns
Servicing, MOT & Ownership

Van Winter Preparation: What Actually Prevents Breakdowns

Bilal | Vans Guruby Bilal | Vans GuruAugust 24, 2026

Most winter breakdowns are battery, fuel or visibility related, and all three are preventable. What to check before the cold arrives, ranked by what actually strands people.

Van Winter Preparation: What Actually Prevents Breakdowns Read More

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