Cambelt snapped ! Repair or replace only one way to find out ???

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Back from my working holiday and totally back in the thick of it, Vw lt35 2.5tdi with a snapped cambelt first in line
    Engine change or and engine save ??

Комментарии • 79

  • @recreativesigns4571
    @recreativesigns4571 Год назад +14

    Well we’re all now waiting to see you work on that, that, that, that and that plus the others around your yard. Keep up the great work Al and Fudgey.

  • @nigelhabgood-hk7bv
    @nigelhabgood-hk7bv Год назад +9

    As always great to watch and informative. Keep it up we all enjoy our 30 mins a week with AL and Fudge.

  • @In_memory_of_Dad
    @In_memory_of_Dad Год назад +3

    Hi Al, loved the video, I laughed like a mad man and got told off by nurses like a little school boy lol. I haven't forgotten you buddy iv just been rather poorly and been receiving treatment. As soon as I am able I will be in touch. Cheers, John 👍🙂👍

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад +2

      Not a worry at all fella some things are much more important, hope your doing well Al 👍

  • @bigerch85
    @bigerch85 Год назад +4

    Ruddy quality content fellas . Been a mechanic 25 years.wife thinks I'm mental watching a couple of blokes sort an old van in my spare time ! It's in our blood ,can't stay away from the bloomin things.

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад +4

      Lol don’t worry it’s exactly the same here !! 👍

    • @TylerRyanCarter
      @TylerRyanCarter Год назад

      @@6DDIESELSDorset could you fit one in my LT35 timing belt snapped 😢

  • @andrewentwistle515
    @andrewentwistle515 Год назад +2

    Great work done by Al and Fudge another VW LT35 back out on the road again. I look forward to seeing the next episode.

  • @geordiepiper2615
    @geordiepiper2615 Год назад +1

    Al 6D diesels best show on earth

  • @recreativesigns4571
    @recreativesigns4571 Год назад +5

    Here we go. Been waiting for the latest episode.

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf Год назад +1

    Hi 👋🏻 Al and Fudgey 😊 It’s fantastic seeing a couple of guys messing about in a yard fixing things 👍🏻 But most of all the information is priceless from big Al 🤩

  • @jonbell2305
    @jonbell2305 Год назад +2

    Good to see you back in rainy England 👍
    Great video 👍

  • @johnshaw4140
    @johnshaw4140 Год назад +3

    Well done chapz , another happy customer

  • @GordonPaterson-fc8du
    @GordonPaterson-fc8du Год назад +3

    that makes my day when i see you and fudge up to making some thing go keep up the good work

  • @documentaryonawasp
    @documentaryonawasp 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant stuff! First time ive found a video explaining adjusting the timing whilst plugged into the diagnostics. Cheers

  • @dannyharty3656
    @dannyharty3656 Год назад +3

    Great to see you back by the way good evening from limerick Ireland

  • @mikeburnitt403
    @mikeburnitt403 Год назад +1

    i bet that clattered when the belt let go, shame about the minibus but many others will live on because of its sacrifice, another entertaining video, thanks Al.

  • @vernonmatthews181
    @vernonmatthews181 Год назад +1

    That VW looked very respectable once put back together with its grill & bumper back after engine transplanted 😊

  • @pauldixon3677
    @pauldixon3677 Год назад +2

    Had 2 x LT35's Great vans with good engines IF you look after them! Great video Al. Hope you had a lovely holiday. Looking forward to seeing videos on that that and that.

  • @terryatkinson899
    @terryatkinson899 Год назад +1

    2 best buddies working in harmony 👍🇮🇪

  • @david180361
    @david180361 Год назад +1

    Cool video must be very satisfying when job is finished.

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan Год назад +3

    Always worth the wait sir 🎩 another ace video 👍

  • @Kevmac332
    @Kevmac332 Год назад +3

    Fantastic content, Alan... what a character.... keep up the great work 👍

  • @DecalCentralUK
    @DecalCentralUK Год назад +2

    Good to see you both again Al, cracking video as always, take care mate

  • @johnfreemantle3881
    @johnfreemantle3881 Год назад +1

    Nice to see you back al

  • @barrypowell5108
    @barrypowell5108 Год назад +2

    Good to see you back Al been missing your videos

  • @Ireland-bc2gx
    @Ireland-bc2gx Год назад +1

    Great video lads for sarasota Florida 👍

  • @johnmcmahon4364
    @johnmcmahon4364 Год назад +1

    Great work AL and Fudge very informative video really interesting

  • @icba4907
    @icba4907 Год назад +2

    Hoodie season is approaching fast, what you doing about it?
    Good to see you back from France 🇫🇷👍

  • @AMGMANIAC
    @AMGMANIAC Год назад

    I was doing a job at the morgue in Sixpenny Handley for a few days week before last. I was going to pop in and say Hi but realised you were away. Lovely quiet place, dead where I was working 😉

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад +1

      Ah yes Dick the box’es up the top of the village, kettles always on if your passing 👍

  • @LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise
    @LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise Год назад +2

    Yesss a new episode 🙂 Hope you had a nice holiday 🙂

  • @tommiekinsella5027
    @tommiekinsella5027 Год назад +1

    Much much better the lights well 👍👍👍👍👍👍 done

  • @martynfilmer8177
    @martynfilmer8177 Год назад +1

    Great video Al 🎉

  • @waynesarahburns3871
    @waynesarahburns3871 Год назад +1

    Makes me want to get the LT over to you for all the rusty bits! Still undecided 🤦😅

  • @sim6699
    @sim6699 Год назад +1

    Nice for fudge to be able spend time on an older and easier vehicle to work on.

  • @simonking7164
    @simonking7164 Год назад +1

    Great stuff Al..

  • @anthonymillar6183
    @anthonymillar6183 Год назад +1

    Nice work al 👍

  • @michaelkeen5010
    @michaelkeen5010 Год назад +1

    Great work, thank you.👍

  • @thetribejamiemcgee8559
    @thetribejamiemcgee8559 Год назад +1

    recently went to calais, thought ill check my kia's headlights for the trick u said, and blow me they swap to leftyy hookky,,,!!! thanks for the info, ho knew

  • @JohnHonda101
    @JohnHonda101 Год назад +2

    Wondered where you'd gone.

  • @JohnMackay-w6o
    @JohnMackay-w6o Год назад +1

    Love it big man

  • @gravydavy4188
    @gravydavy4188 Год назад +1

    I was hoping you'd put a video up whilst I'm on holiday in Dorset. 😊 BTW you can say tosser, twice. 😂

  • @raymondpearce5245
    @raymondpearce5245 Год назад +1

    As always great video guys good

  • @marcperrett662
    @marcperrett662 Год назад +1

    that,ll teach you to have extended holidays enjoying yourself ,back to work on that,that,that and that 😁

  • @johnmclaughlin1946
    @johnmclaughlin1946 Год назад +1

    LT'S for LIFE

  • @alan4391
    @alan4391 Год назад +1

    nice job there al

  • @jacobmeijer1211
    @jacobmeijer1211 Год назад +1

    We used to keep them around 55+ with new belts, they tend to retard when aging... did them with running engine, rotating the tensioner and idler, kind of a concentric...

  • @tony-yp6qk
    @tony-yp6qk Год назад +1

    Another great video has always al and fudgie 👍

  • @KurttankT
    @KurttankT Год назад +1

    Like your new sponsor 😁

  • @anthonypert574
    @anthonypert574 Год назад +1

    This is the man who knows his stuff I'm guessing does he know if I can swap ujs on mercedes sprinter prop myself

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад +2

      You can but ! It’s not easy as they are one time fit and have no c clips . Engineering needed

  • @johnburns8010
    @johnburns8010 Год назад

    Another good un al are the 5 cylinder merc an Volkswagen lt 's the same engine? . The 5cyl sprinters I drove would show at least 110 . Loved driving them . The got a 4cly one that was limited to 72 ish😪. Think my 5cyl was on a V and my first 4 clyd on a X . Loved driving them 👌

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад +1

      Sadly not the five cylinder merc is utterly indestructible and has a timing chain sadly the Vw had the rubbish rubber belt! But if you keep them up to date they go forever 👍

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke Год назад +1

    There's something to be said for non-interference engines, like, no valve smashing if someone got lazy and didn't do the belt in time... :P

  • @zambotv8150
    @zambotv8150 Год назад +1

    All to common on the LT's unfortunately, that's why I moved to sprinters

  • @emilypulman7046
    @emilypulman7046 Год назад

    Well guys awsome job what a team . Really interesting great attention to detail cant wait for the next video . Out of interest do you know of any mk1 renault master or messenger braking down your way ?
    All the best . Mark and Emily at Rooster Recovery

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад +1

      I’ve got some body panels off of a B120 sat here

    • @emilypulman7046
      @emilypulman7046 Год назад

      @@6DDIESELSDorset if I send you an email address would you be able to send a picture when you have a spare minute

  • @thechod
    @thechod Год назад +1

    Still waiting for a battery company to sponsor you al

  • @johnmclaughlin1946
    @johnmclaughlin1946 Год назад +1

    I just knackered my 2.8 .put new intercooler in it then accidentally to much oil now its goosed i could of cried . And cant get an engine anywhere in scotland

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад +1

      Like gold dust!!! I’ve got some 131 parts but 158 complete engine are crazy to even find these days

    • @johnmclaughlin1946
      @johnmclaughlin1946 Год назад

      @@6DDIESELSDorset one or two on ebay ,1600 pound then its that old will this engine be goosed also nitemare. I've not actually checked engine yet bit sounded like bottom end crunchy grindy sweetness

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад

      I’ve got cranks and pistons if needed it’ll be a cheaper way out 👍

    • @johnmclaughlin1946
      @johnmclaughlin1946 Год назад

      @@6DDIESELSDorset how much rupees ?

  • @roy2689
    @roy2689 Год назад

    Hi Al is the DS 150 suitable for the VW crafter as an all round diagnostic tool?

    • @6DDIESELSDorset
      @6DDIESELSDorset  Год назад

      It’s not bad works up to 2016 as a copy unless you want to fork out the £1500-200 a year for a proper one 👍

    • @roy2689
      @roy2689 Год назад

      👍@@6DDIESELSDorset

  • @G7IQJUK
    @G7IQJUK Год назад +1

    SAD really for sake of cam belt kit. IE change water pump belt & tenstioneer older stuff 50- 75.000 mile 4 , 5 years this would no t happen . STILL keeps u in work .

  • @Patmac74
    @Patmac74 Год назад +1

    Parkside ratchet????? Didn't even know they were a thing???????

    • @Atty1958
      @Atty1958 Год назад

      Yes lidl had them in about three months ago managed to get one good bit of kit 3/8with a 3/8to 1/2 adaptor. No battery bare tool have most of there 12volt tools

  • @mandymoo7406
    @mandymoo7406 Год назад +1

    Very enjoyabubble viewing

  • @frankbing1
    @frankbing1 Год назад +2

    Crash bandicoot lol…

  • @charlesallanstewart-kl2op
    @charlesallanstewart-kl2op Год назад +1

    Oh l didn't want to say anything but you get what
    you pay for if it's cheap it
    don't last , but l do feel
    sorry for you, but you are a
    Plonker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @lliambunter
    @lliambunter Год назад +1

    Great stuff !