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Does anyone have the FSM procedure and torque specs to replace the engine mount and upper and lower(torque strut) transmission mounts? Thanks

I saw 18 ft-lbs for all of them, somewhere else. All the bolts felt like they were about 18ish upon removal. If someone has the actual book numbers please post here. Thanks.

Hi, I'm about to replace my serpentine belt, ac belt as well as idler pulley and tensioner. Does anyone have torque specs for a 2016 2.5 idler pulley to block bolt and tensioner bracket to head bolts? Thanks!

I had a hard time searching for them so i made some openable links so you can just pop them on without disconnecting any wires. I started selling them here: sliding door cable chain links https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/2014-2024-transit-connect-sliding-door-cable-chain-links.103269

I believe there are about 35 links for my Long Wheel Base 2016. Not sure about the SWB or other years, but maybe you can count one in person and post back. I saw your post on https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/ and might move this operation over there since I don't have a lot of confidence in this site staying up. Last time really shook my perception. Anyways, UPDATE: they're shipped and I'll keep an eye out for more orders. Thank you!

Thanks again for trusting me to print you some links. I hope the install went well.

Hi, I can print a bunch. I just need a count. If you have lost some or can't determine the number, I can count mine and come up with a price for you to consider. DM me if you're still interested.

I had a broken link on one of my cable chains on my 2016 Ford Transit Connect. There is no easy replacement since the links aren't openable and the cable chain is part of the entire door wiring harness. Poor design, Ford. I thought of purchasing a standard sized chain but there are a few tiny design features that they incorporated into the Kableschlepp chains that made compatibility problematic. I modeled an openable link (actually a closeable link - removing the clip is not recommended for wear reasons) and printed it in ABS that fits the stock links. I have had it installed and working for over a year now. This comes after many iterations and practice printing really small, intricate ABS parts on my Voron 2.4. Installation: 1. carefully cut off broken link without damaging the wires running within. An angle cutters or other similar pliers works well. 2. Install the new link into the chain without the clip. 3. Install the clip onto the new link. 4. Done. How to get them: Send me a private message here or contact me on reddit at u/seshsgarage. I am happy to send you a chain link for $5 plus shipping. If you want 10 or more I can do them for $4 each plus shipping.

Thanks. I sealed it up and reinstalled until the replacement arrives. I believe the issue is the connector pins since the light briefly came on when it was wiggled. I decided to purchase a new unit from rockauto since the housing appeared to be cracked where the clear section meets the black plastic. I can post pics and experiment once I have replaced the light.

Hi, my high mount stop light is out and I was wondering if you could elaborate on where you drilled on the light and how that procedure went. I solder things professionally so I'd be comfortable tackling this with more info... Do you mean the light side connector pins? pins from the LED's? Thanks.

I just did the Right side. This car was serviced at the dealer it's whole life until I got it. They dropped one of the handle bracket bolts into the door, which I found when it was apart, and then ram-rodded a 1/4-20 hex bolt into the brass insert. The insert spun in the plastic when I tried to remove the bolt. I extracted the insert and heat-set a proper 6mm nut in place. I scored the nut on each flat for a little more grab. Good as new, or at least, better than a ford dealer. This is exactly why I work on my own cars. You can't trust someone who doesn't care about your investment.

Awesome, thanks everybody! I'm hunting for a strut closer to 45mm for older gen subarus (1980's). There is currently only one option available...

Hello all, I'm in the process of searching for struts for another vehicle that is not really supported by the auto industry anymore. I'm looking for the diameter of the strut that get clamped into the knuckle. My 2016 transit connect is approximately 52mm. What is the diameter of the earlier gen transit connect? Hopefully someone with a calipers can measure it at some convenient time. I'm also interested in the height of the spring perch from the lower end, but that's not as critical. Thanks!

Thanks Don. That was the first thing I did. I'll have another look...

Thanks for the thoughts. I'll take a look at that seal.