Change Car Timing Belt Kit Ford Transit Connect

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 5h00–14h00 ~500–1400£
Estimated time 5h00–14h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–1400£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Transit Connect 2002-2013 15
  • 1.8 (Duratec) Petrol (EYPA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPB)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPC)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P7PA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P7PB)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P9PA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P9PC)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (R2PA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (R3PA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (RWPA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (RWPC)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (RWPD)
  • 1.8 TDdi (Duratorq) Diesel (BHPA)
  • 1.8 TDdi (Duratorq) Diesel (BHPB)
Transit Connect 2013-2023 19
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B3GA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2GA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2GB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUGA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWGA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWGB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWGC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XXGA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BEGA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (Z2GA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (ZTGA)
  • 1.6 (EcoBoost) Petrol (JQGA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1GA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZGA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZGB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UBGA)
Renew the timing belt 5h00–14h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00–14h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 7h00–8h00
Renew the timing belt EURO 5 5h00
Renew the timing belt EURO 6.2, Water-cooled intercooler 7h00
Renew the timing belt EURO 6.2, Air-cooled intercooler 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit EURO 6.2, Air-cooled intercooler 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit EURO 6.2, Water-cooled intercooler 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit EURO 5 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump EURO 6.2, Water-cooled intercooler 11h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump EURO 5 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump EURO 6.2, Air-cooled intercooler 11h00

What is the function of a Ford Transit Connect timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Ford Transit Connect timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Ford Transit Connect timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Transit Connect timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Transit Connect 2002-2013 2002-2013 1.8 (Duratec) Petrol (EYPA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HCPC), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P7PA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P7PB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P9PA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P9PC), 1.8 T… Diesel, Petrol
Transit Connect 2013-2023 2013-2023 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B3GA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2GA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2GB), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUGA), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGA), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGB), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVGC), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWGA), 1.5 TDCi (Dura… Diesel, Petrol

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