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Ford Transit (1986-1999) repair manuals
A repair manual for your Ford Transit Mk 3, Mk 4 or Mk 5 ('86, '92 or '95)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Ford vans.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Ford Transit Mk3, Mk4, Mk 5 - Diesel (Feb 1986-1999) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Ford Transit Mk 3, Mk 4 and Mk 5 Diesel Van, Chassis-Cab, Bus, Tourneo, etc (but no specialist conversions or 4x4 models).
Diesel engines:
- 2.5 L (2496 cc, natural aspiration, engine codes 4AB, 4BC, 4CA, 4BC, 4CC, 4DA, 4DB, 4FA, 4FB, 4FC, 4HA, 4HB)
- 2.5 Turbodiesel (2496 cc, 4GA, 4EA, EAB, 4GB, 4GC, 4GD, 4EB, 4ED).
Production years: 2/1986-1999 (also useable for the Mk 5 models, produced until 10/2000).

This Haynes manual for the Ford Transit Mk 3, Mk 4 and Mk 5 Diesel describes service and repair of the diesel engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, the injection pump and injector nozzles, the exhaust, the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | John S. Mead, R. M. Jex |
| Details: | 250 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.3 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.51 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2017) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (3019) |
| ISBN: | 9781785213847 |
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Ford Transit - Diesel (1986-2006) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 148.3
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 148) repair manual covering the Ford Transit diesel models.
Versions:
- Transit Mk3 (1986-1991)
- Transit 92 Mk4 (1992-1994)
- Transit 95 Mk5 (1995-2000)
- Transit Mk6 (models with front wheel and rear wheel drive, 2000-2006)
- A0407 light lorry (1986-1988).
Diesel engines:
- 2.5 L (2496 cc, natural aspiration, type 2.5 ID - Bosch, Lucas and Stanadyne injection, 1986-1988)
- 2.5 L (2496 cc, natural aspiration, types 4BC, 4CC, 4FA and 4DA, 1992-1994)
- 2.5 L (2496 cc, turbo, types 4GA and 4EA, 1992-1994)
- 2.5 L (2496 cc, natural aspiration, types 4FB, 4FC and 4HB, 1995-2000)
- 2.5 L (2496 cc, turbo, types 4GB, 4GC and 4EB, 1995-2000)
- 2.0 L DuraTorq (1998 cc, 2000-)
- 2.4 L DuraTorq (2402 cc, 2000-).
This Revue Technique for the Ford Transit Diesel vans from the years 1986-2006 describes extensively service and repair of the diesel engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump, injection pump and injectors).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
- Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
- Text taken from the Revue Technique Diesel (RTD) nr. 148, 167, 193 and 232.
- Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Product details
| Details: | 146 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F, 2014) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 148.3) |
| ISBN: | 9782726814826 |
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Ford Transit '86 (1990-1991) & Transit '92 (1992-1994) - Benzin- und Dieselmotoren | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Ford Transit 86 (1990-1991) and Transit 92 ( 1992-1994).
Petrol engines:
- 4 cylinders - 1.6 L (1593 cc, carburettor, 47 kW/63 hp, engine code LA)
- 4 cylinders - 2.0 L (1993 cc, carburator, 55 kW/75 hp, 57 kW/78 hp and 66kW/88 hp, after and NBA)
- 4 cylinders - 2.0 L (1993 cc, injection, 57 kW/78 hp and 72 kW/98 hp, N6T and NCA)
- V6 - 2.9 L (2936 cc, 107 kW/145 hp and 107 kW/150 hp, BRT and 84T).
Diesel engines:
- 2.5 L (2496 cc, 52 kW/70 hp and 59 kW/80 hp)
- 2.5 L Turbodiesel (2496 cc, 63 kW/85 hp and 74 kW/100 hp).
![Pages of the book [1212] Ford Transit 86 (90-91) & 92 (92-94) (1)](../afb/details/PP20576.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the Ford Transit 86 and 92 vans provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol and diesel engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Author: | Peter Russek |
| Details: | 232 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 1997) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (1212) |
| ISBN: | 9783716819388 |
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Ford Transit - Benzin- und Dieselmodelle (8/1995-1999) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Ford Transit, petrol and diesel.
Versions:
- FT 80 and FT 100, FT 150 and FT 190 petrol
- FT 100, FT 150 and FT 190 diesel
- F 100, FT 150 and FT 190 Turbodiesel.
Petrol engines: 2.0 DOHC (84kW/114 hp).
Diesel engines:
- 2.5 (51kW/70 and 56kW/76 hp)
- 2.5 TCI (63kW/85 hp)
- 2.5 Turbodiesel (74kW/100 hp)
- 2.5 TCI (85kW/115 hp).
Production years: 8/1995-1999.
![Pages of the book [1237] Ford Transit (8/1995-99) (1)](../afb/details/PP20601.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for Ford Transit vans provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol and diesel engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 1st edition (2000).
Product details
| Details: | 224 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2016) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (1237) |
| ISBN: | 9783716819845 |
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