Ford Transit Forum

by **Adam_84** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:38 pm

I was just looking at that link to the focus gearbox thinking it might be worth getting to reduce the rpm and reduce fuel bills but think I may wait for a while lol.

Coming along well though Paul2012

by **paul2012** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:24 pm

Started installation of ABS /ESP system - Easier to do when engine is out :wink:

Brake Master cylinder & servo fitted along with feed pipes to ABS pump

Also solved problem with gearbox mounting issue :wink:

Gutted old box & fitted all the internals from new gearbox into old casing :mrgreen:

All I need to do now is fit new clutch to engine & CSC to gearbox

by **g-man** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:47 pm

how big a job to swap internals,don't fancy doing that really....and was hoping to sell the connect box with the 3.8 diff :roll:

by **paul2012** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:58 am

g-man wrote:how big a job to swap internals,don't fancy doing that really....and was hoping to sell the connect box with the 3.8 diff

It tool me all afternoon, the most awkward part was splitting the boxes.
Once that was done & components removed from connect box, it was a matter of removing the them from Focus box & refitting them into the connects gearbox casing.
Mind you Ford TIS was handy to have :wink:

The layout between both boxes are identical.

by **paul2012** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:02 am

New clutch kit fitted & gearbox bolted to engine

Now ready to fit whole assembly :wink:

by **paul2012** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:36 pm

Engine & gearbox is finally fitted :mrgreen:

Yes it could do with a clean, but that will be done once complete.

Next step to get rest of parts fitted, Alternator, Starter motor, Turbo etc

by **phil drew** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:57 pm

ye get pictures up of it being done and finished

by **paul2012** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:08 pm

A few bits & pieces done today.

Alternator & starter fitted

Also found where Alternator "smart charge" sub loom plugs into, the Smart charge loom was part of the original engine bay loom. Also confirm on wiring diagrams for 2003-2006 connects
Ford obviously revised it due wiring deteriorating leading to the common fault of "alternator light on". So when faulty simply unplug old one & plug in new one :wink:

New radiator air ducting (2009 onwards) fitted- notice the new bumper support where the top of bumper clips onto (mentioned in previous posts), without this the bumper will sag distorting the bottom of front grill :!:

Radiator Now fitted & connected up - Here you can see plug for alternator smart charge sub loom (Nowhere near battery, It's actually located on O/S of engine bay when clipped into place)

Getting there slowing, more parts yet too fit

by **paul2012** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:30 pm

A few weeks ago I ordered some new heated washer jets from Ford

These are for Connects 2009 onwards, I am right in saying these are the MIST type :?:

For new engine I'm going OEM :roll:

Genuine oil filter

& 5W-30 Synthetic Engine oil - Although a couple of people on here may believe it's antifreeze :roll:

I require Gearbox oil now

by **Altransit** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:32 pm

paul2012 wrote:Alternator & starter fitted

That looks like a different alternator .................... :mrgreen:

by **BIG E** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:10 am

Are the washer jets heated Paul? Do you know if theres a non heated version and what the part number is? My misses has the mist type jets on her car and they're miles better.

by **tez** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 11:45 am

BIG E wrote:Are the washer jets heated Paul? Do you know if theres a non heated version and what the part number is? My misses has the mist type jets on her car and they're miles better.

viewtopic.php?f=54&t=131798

by **Vacuumsealed** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 1:06 pm

Altransit wrote:
paul2012 wrote:Alternator & starter fitted

That looks like a different alternator ....................

It's not the same driveway or house !!!!
:lol:

by **gt_addict** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:03 pm

tez wrote:
BIG E wrote:Are the washer jets heated Paul? Do you know if theres a non heated version and what the part number is? My misses has the mist type jets on her car and they're miles better.

viewtopic.php?f=54&t=131798

I haven't got ones specifically for the connect. I've got ones for a c max or s max or something.

They aren't bad but still not got round to wedging them up to spray more central.

If Paul's ones specifically for the connect work better then I think I'll swap for those.

by **paul2012** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:19 pm

Vacuumsealed wrote:
Altransit wrote:
paul2012 wrote:Alternator & starter fitted

That looks like a different alternator ....................

It's not the same driveway or house !!!!