Ford Transit Mk7 Exhaust Camshaft 2.2 TDCI Engine BK2Q-6A273-AB

Ford Transit Mk7 Exhaust Camshaft 2.2 TDCI Engine is an original component from the Camshafts group, designed for the exhaust system of the 2.2 TDCI diesel engine. This is a solution for users who expect stable camshaft operation, correct exhaust valve timing, and the preservation of the factory parameters of the power unit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1731706
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1731706
• Substitutable numbers: 1731706, BK2Q-6A273-AB, BK2Q6A273AB
• Part type: Camshaft
• Category: Camshafts

Purpose and function in the 2.2 TDCI engine

The presented exhaust camshaft is responsible for the precise control of the opening and closing of exhaust valves in the 2.2 TDCI engine, which has a direct impact on the correct filling and emptying of the cylinders. Using an original Ford component allows you to maintain the proper operating characteristics of the power unit, reduce the risk of power loss, and ensure stable performance at idle and under load.

For Ford Transit Mk7 users, this means maintaining the factory cam geometry, appropriate valve opening times, and correct cooperation with other timing mechanism components, such as tappets or rocker arms.

Benefits of using an original camshaft

Using an original camshaft in the engine's exhaust system brings a number of practical operational benefits:

• preservation of factory engine performance and torque characteristics,
• proper cooperation with the engine's standard equipment,
• reduced risk of premature wear of cylinder head components,
• easier diagnostics and service due to compliance with manufacturer documentation.

For workshops and fleet users, this means a more predictable repair process and the ability to maintain the vehicle's technical consistency with the manufacturer's guidelines. The original exhaust camshaft is particularly recommended for cylinder head overhauls, timing belt/chain replacements after a failure, or when restoring full engine efficiency after high fleet mileage.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered camshaft comes from dismantling, which allows for combining reasonable repair costs with the preservation of the original manufacturer's specifications. A used component of this type is often chosen in situations where the priority is an economical, yet technically correct, engine rebuild without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain cam geometry.

In practice, this means the possibility of restoring correct timing operation while maintaining a favorable price-to-quality ratio, which is particularly important in commercial vehicles such as the Transit Mk7, used intensively in local and intercity transport.

Application in professional service and repairs

The exhaust camshaft for the Ford Transit Mk7 will prove useful both in independent workshops specializing in van service and in home garages where 2.2 TDCI engine repairs are performed. Thanks to the preservation of the factory design, it is possible to:

• precisely set the timing phases in accordance with Ford service procedures,
• limit the risk of incorrect valve clearance after installation,
• maintain correct exhaust gas parameters and exhaust system operation.

This solution is particularly recommended for comprehensive cylinder head repairs, when other valve train components are also being replaced and it is necessary to maintain the technical consistency of the entire assembly.

Ford camshafts – expansion and system modernization

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional camshafts, control elements, or cooperating timing components, check the available parts in the Ford Camshafts category.

Supporting the circular economy and cost optimization

Choosing a used exhaust camshaft is not only a budget saving for the repair but also a real contribution to reducing the consumption of raw materials and energy needed to produce new parts. For many users and workshops, this is a conscious decision that combines technical requirements with a responsible approach to vehicle operation.

If you want to better understand how using parts from dismantling affects the environment and vehicle maintenance costs, it is worth reading the article Circular economy in your garage – how choosing used parts from dismantling really supports environmental protection and your wallet?, which discusses the practical aspects of such an approach in more detail.