Connect TDCI Belt change

[wideboy666]

Does anyone have the definative answer for the recomemded time for cam belt change on a 2005 TDCI connect??

[Mylee]

As long as it's the same as my 2004 TDCI then it's 100 000 miles or 10 years

[dcwuk]

Anhd yet we have been told its a 150k elsewhere on this forum so anyone ?

[wideboy666]

Yeah i have seen various people with different ideas on when it should be done, does anyone have the definative answer????

[T220]

My Ford dealer says it's 100K. Mine is due a change now and that's why I know.

[dcwuk]

depends on the year according to coconut
http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=32726

[coconut]

My Ford dealer says it's 100K. Mine is due a change now and that's why I know.

Your dealer is wrong then, get them to check the service sheets and it says on the bottom

But as ive said before, it doesnt harm having them changed early

[wideboy666]

So are we saying that it books at 150k

[T220]

My Ford dealer says it's 100K. Mine is due a change now and that's why I know.

Your dealer is wrong then, get them to check the service sheets and it says on the bottom

But as ive said before, it doesnt harm having them changed early

Ooops. Mine is the TDDi

[nokites]

150K or 10 years same as Aux Belt

[nokites]

If you want prof i send you service sheet for your vehicle

[wideboy666]

Please do mate..

[nokites]

Service Schedule - Transit/Tourneo Connect [1.8L DURATORQ-TDCI/MAN.] - 10 Years (150000 ml)
Driving Vehicle into Workshop
Instrument gauges, warning/control lights and horn Check operation
Clutch Check operation/adjust, if necessary
Washers, wipers Check operation/adjust, if necessary

Inside Vehicle
Exterior and respective control lights; instrument cluster illumination Check operation/condition
Handbrake Check operation/adjust, if necessary
Seat belts, buckles and stalks Check operation/condition

Outside Vehicle
Door check straps + Check operation/grease (steel check straps only)
Slide door + Check operation
Hood latch/safety catch & hinges + Check operation/grease

Under Hood
Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel feed lines Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks
Engine, vacuum pump, heater and radiator Check for damage and leaks
Coolant Check anti-freeze concentration: °C
Coolant expansion tank, power steering fluid, washer reservoirs and battery Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify
Battery terminals Clean, if necessary/grease
Odour filter Renew
Fuel filter Drain water, if not renewed - Diesel models (with drain facility)
Fuel filter Renew
Induction air filter Renew (more often in polluted conditions)
Valve clearances Check. If adjustment is necessary a separate order is required (LTS 21 213 5)

Under Vehicle
Engine Drain oil and renew oil filter
Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints, sideshaft joints, gaiters, safety cable to spare wheel joint Check for damage, wear, security and rubber deterioration
Engine, transmission Check for damage and leaks
Pipes, hoses, wiring, oil and fuel feed lines, exhaust Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks
Underbody + Check condition of PVC coating
Tyres Check wear and condition, especially at tyre wall, note tread depth RF mm, LF mm, LR mm, RR mm

Brake system + With wheels/drums off, check brake pads, discs, linings for wear and check brake cylinders and drums for condition; check rubber components for deterioration
Rear suspension 'U' bolts Torque to specification

Outside Vehicle
Engine Refill engine oil
Brake fluid Check level - in the case of abnormal fluid loss only, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify
Tyres Adjust pressure
Spare wheel Adjust pressure, check wear - condition (note tread depth) mm

Luggage compartment lamp + Check operation - if applicable
Wheel nuts Tighten to correct torque and check for correct type. Check for rim damage
Wheel covers Check for damages, especially at retainer system
Ball joints Check ball joints for wear, refer to TSB 129/95
Service reminder sticker Affix to driver side B pillar

Extended Period Maintenance
Brake system Every 2 years - Renew - brake fluid (LTS 12 154 4)
Air conditioning Every 3 years - Check temperture at the evaporator outlet tube. Check air conditioning lines for damage and leaks (LTS 34 619 1) (TSB 67/2002)
Cooling system Every 4 years - Check/clean pressure cap, renew if there is seal deterioration
Cooling system Every 10 years - Orange/pink coloured coolant. Drain, flush and refill with purple Super Plus (LTS 24 122 4)
Cooling system Every 10 years - Drain, flush and refill with purple Super Plus(LTS 24 122 4)
Camshaft drive belt Every 150 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 304 9)
Auxiliary drive belts Every 150 000 miles/10 years - Renew
Visual body & paint check Every 12 or 24 months depending on vehicle type and build year/registration date. Carry out during operations marked (+) above - see detailed Check Sheet - if applicable (LTS 54 555 1 +)

Extra Services and Additional Offers * (optional - upon customer request / charged seperately)
Odour filter plus Upgrade odour filter to odour filter plu