Ex John Lewis MK5, 2.5TDi 85ps Automatic & Air Con.

[AndyG]

It's the same procedure as fitting a new cambelt, with the addition of disconnecting and removing the pump when half way through

[Terry]

Hi Franny 23
Can't help with the mechanical bits.
BUT.............
PS is pferde sterke (German for horse power) were IN Europe now y'know.
English hose power just don't cut it these days.
Have fun
Terry

[Nadjenka]

Thanks guys, John Lewis is going strong, making me proud Have to do something about that bodywork though, tidied it up a bil last autum, but I think the overall look just got worse by doing that Matt I should be able to make it this Saturday after work, around 5-5:30? Is that ok with you and Kalkat?

[MinorMatt]

yes... but it might be dark?

[Nadjenka]

At 5? How far north are you?

I can't help it, I'm working until 4pm both Saturday and Sunday Hmmm... Don't know when my next free weekend is

[Nadjenka]

Hellooooo, long time no seee! I'm back to report John Lewis went to Slovakia and back again, and ALMOST made it without major issues On our way back to UK my alternator belt went (not a big problem, right?) and invited the bonnet release wire to join the party, so there we are, about 300 miles from home, kicking the bonnet opened on the AA rescue road just off the motorway, on Friday evening!! There was an AA guy and he was helpless, couldn't get the bonnet opened either. So after consultation with the experts here (thank youuu AndyG and MinorMatt ) it took 4 (read FOUR!!) German car mechanics mere TWO HOURS to get the bonnet opened and cable tie that broken release bonnet wire back to place And after further 10 minutes that it took them to fit A belt (it was random belt from their bin, first one that was visually ok and sort of fitted lol) we were off on our way again and home that night

NOW, they did find the reason for the belt failin, believe it or not - for the third time in my life with Transits, it was those bolts holding the alternator that screwed me over! I blame it on the poor bolts, but really it was human factor in it of course. I had oil and filters changed before the journey in a very special garage (they needed to use a welder to change the oil, it's like there is no more WD40 in this world - I'm not even goint to go into it!!), and they probably left the bolts on the alternator loose after getting it out of the way to change the oil filter. That'll teach me! I've lost one of the bolts for good about 10 minutes before the belt went, at that time I thought it was a stone I heard, but must have been that bolt! (we were playing "hide and seek" with MK8 Transit with UK number plates - it was quite fun!! ). Now I'm in need of this bolt again with the nut (I have a temporary replacement, but would like the proper thing if anyone knows of one ) - this is the long bolt underneath the alternator



and this one too - the one on top of the alternator that adjusts the tension.



Is anyone breaking a MK5 Transit?

And how are you all? I miss all the dirt and rust and welder, I hope to see you all at Transitmania

[Altransit]

Are you coming to Ford Fair Nada


I replaced that long bolt, with two shorter ones, (one on each end of the alt), and they haven't come loose since


Nice to hear from you again

[Nadjenka]

Helloooo Al I don't think I am, I totally forgot to call you to book us tickets too (Andy even reminded me, but I had so much work I couldn't find 3 minutes and then it was gone from my head!). Maybe we'll come in a car for the day, we'll see what the ticket situation is Joh Lewis is far from show condition anyways, poor thing But I am really wanting to take Emilie camping this year, so if it's not soaking wet raining, we'll be at Transitmania

[AlanN]

But I am really wanting to take Emilie camping this year, so if it's not soaking wet raining, we'll be at Transitmania

yahoo

[Muttley]

Nah, it wont be raining, its my birthday, see you there

[Nadjenka]

Nah, it wont be raining, its my birthday, see you there

Are you just saying that because I make cakes now for living?

[Muttley]

Cakes eh

[madbri]

Cakes eh

u had enough m8 just like me

[Altransit]

Cakes eh

Oh yes



A Nada classic

[Nadjenka]

Uff, advanced a bit since then Got two bronze medals at Cake International exhibiton earlier this year, even there I can't get away from the rust


But still sticking with Fords anyway


Did they sort out those showers at Billing or should I get my wellies and winter coat to shower in? If John Lewis passes MOT, we'll see you there