Transit Custom Turbo Problems: Whistle, Low Power and Boost Codes
by Transit Custom turbo problems explained: whistling, low power, smoke and P0299 codes. Check intercooler hoses, actuators and oil supply before replacing the turbo.
Category: Engine & Turbo
Diagnosis and repair guidance for diesel van engines and turbochargers — injectors, turbo faults, timing belts and chains, oil-related wear and the checks worth doing before any part is replaced.
Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Oil Pump Belt Problems: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
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 Transit Common Problems: A Guide to the Mk7, Mk8 and Transit Custom
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.
1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) Engine Problems: A Guide for Van Owners
The 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 van engine explained: timing chain wear, AdBlue faults, DPF issues and what to check before buying.
DV5 1.5 BlueHDi Camshaft & 8mm Timing Chain Assembly (Expert, Dispatch, Vivaro, Proace)
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 …
1.5 DV5 Head Gasket Replacement: What the Job Involves (Vivaro, Dispatch, Expert, Proace)
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 …
Diesel Engine Knock and Rattle: What Is Normal and What Is Not
Diesels clatter by nature, which makes it hard to know when a noise matters. How to place a knock by timing and behaviour, and which ones mean stop driving.
Auxiliary Belt and Tensioner Faults on a Van
One belt drives the alternator, water pump, steering and air con. When it fails you can lose several systems at once, which is why noises here matter.
Diesel Van Cold Start Problems: A Structured Approach
A van that starts fine when warm and struggles from cold is telling you something specific. How to work through the causes in the right order.
Engine Mount Failure on a Van: Vibration, Clunks and Movement
Worn mounts produce clunks and vibration that get blamed on driveshafts, clutches and flywheels. How to check them properly in a few minutes.