Workshop guides: why van engines fail
We strip failed engines every week. These guides set out what we actually find inside them, the warning signs to watch for, and the service schedule that would have saved the engine. New guides are added regularly.
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DW10 2.0 BlueHDi · DW12 2.2 HDi
Why Do DW10 2.0 and DW12 2.2 BlueHDi Engines Fail? What We See in Our Workshop
Timing failures, cheap kits and worn oil pumps kill DW10 and DW12 engines in Boxer, Relay, Expert and Dispatch vans. What we find, and how to prevent it.
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DV5 1.5 BlueHDi
Why Do DV5 1.5 BlueHDi Engines Fail? What We See in Our Workshop
Oil sludge and an undersized timing chain kill DV5 engines early. What we find when we strip them, and the service schedule that prevents it.
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Transit 2.0 EcoBlue
Why Do Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue Engines Fail? What We See in Our Workshop
Around 6 in 10 failed EcoBlue engines we receive have a broken wet timing belt. Why it happens, the warning signs, and the service schedule that prevents it.