EML light keeps appearing.....

[BucksTramper]

Hi Everyone, I'm hoping you may be able to answer a little query I have .....

The van im question is a T reg 2.5t which has had a new timing belt fitted, along with a new tensioner.

Since fitting those, I have the engine management light coming on once the engine is warm.

I suspect it is due to 'rotor bolt up limits' being exceeded which suggests that the belt may be a tad loose? It went on perfectly and was checked for correct timing and tensioner position several times.

The van runs well, no smoke, pulls ok - is this likely to cause problems ie piston damage? Is this just a pump issue? EPIC pumps seem to fault.......... is this common with the newer type tensioners slipping?.....

Many questions which my limited experience of Transits cannot answer, but I hope you can?

I really appreciate any thoughts!

Cheers!
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[MinorMatt]

it does sound likely.

They are more prone to this happening with the new tensioner. Slacken the bolts on the pulley a toouch, advance it and see if that helps. if it makes it worse then retard it!

[BucksTramper]

Thanks Matt, that's something I can try this weekend.

Are these engines tough enough to cope with a bit of running slightly out of pump timing? I'm hoping that it won't have damaged itself?

[MinorMatt]

It will be absolutely fine!