Ford Focus 2: engine crankcase protection

During the sale of a new car dealers with the help of sales managers are trying to impose on the future owner a huge number of very different additional equipment. It can be, as absolutely unnecessary gadgets, and useful devices. Almost always as additional options are offered alarm for the Ford Focus 2, engine crankcase protection and protection for the gearbox. And if the signaling is not needed by everyone, then almost everybody protects the crankcase. Today we will talk about it in more detail.

Is it necessary?

Of course, for the car "Ford Focus 2" crankcase protection is the right thing and it performs many important functions. Naturally, the car will function normally and without this device. However, this is not always the right approach. Roads are always a danger, and therefore, if the Ford Focus 2 after restyling has insufficient protection or is not at all protected, then when driving on bad roads, it may cause trouble. Even though the manufacturer has taken into account all the important points in the Ford Focus manufacturing process, anything can happen in the operating environment.

Particularly often breakages are associated with mechanical damage to the crankcase. Therefore, for the car "Ford Focus 2" crankcase protection is very important. If you take into account the conditions of domestic roads, then no one can be really insured from the fact that when you hit a pothole or pit, the car will not get any damage. Often, cars of the brand "Ford Focus" copes well with such obstacles. However, sometimes the machine can get a serious blow.

Protection and crankcase - what is it?

The carter of a modern engine is the lower part of the motor. It is a large lid or tray containing oil. Often the engine pallets are made of sheet steel. Less often you can see the crankcase elements made of durable plastic. For Ford Focus 2 cars, crankcase protection from plastic was installed for a while. Such machines were produced mainly for Europe.

The crankcase or the lower part of the engine is designed to drain the oil when it is replaced through a special plug. The pallet is fixed to the motor with bolted connections. Install the part through a special gasket - for sealing. This engine detail is the lowest point. Carter literally hanging between the front wheels. It is for this part that the most accurate way to measure the clearance of the car. And if you go sloppy, then there is a huge likelihood that the oil pan will be pierced. The crankcase protection for "Ford Focus 2" is installed in order to secure this important enough detail. Protection can be either composite or metal. A composite product takes on a large part of its energy, and the pan remains intact. This is a necessary thing for all drivers, even if the car will never ride through large pits. The disadvantage is only one - the clearance given by the manufacturer will be 2-3 cm less.

Installation Advantages

Many car owners doubt whether or not protection is needed on the crankcase, because the car is used only around the city and has never been in other, more stringent conditions. However, even in the city, there is a real danger of breaking through the crankcase. For example, if you climb a hill in the winter from snow, you can get damage to the pallet. And even more - to enter a pit or bump, as was noted at the beginning, drive to the curb, and the crankcase is punched. You can continue this list further. But if the crankcase of the engine is reliably protected, then the driver will not have serious reasons for the experience. It is necessary to know that if the pallet is damaged, there will always be an oil leak. Lubricating fluid will flow out completely. If this problem is not detected in time, the power unit may jam. There are risks that not only the engine, but also the gearbox, as well as other mechanisms will fail. The fault data obtained in this way is not a warranty case.

The advantages of a security installation include low weight, simple installation, and the absence of any unpleasant consequences. Do not neglect the safety of your car. To the machine does not fail, it is better that the crankcase of the engine is protected. In addition to protecting the pallet from mechanical damage, the part can also become a kind of hindrance to the theft - it covers the bottom of the motor and part of the electrical wiring that is located in the engine compartment. This complicates the process of connecting devices that are necessary to deactivate the security system. Some car owners are confident that, together with the installation of protection, the engine will start to overheat. This is a real myth and one should not believe in it. If the machine is moving, the air flow passes through the radiator. Protection does not affect cooling in any way. In winter, it can be very useful - the engine with it will not quickly cool down.

Standard or new crankcase protection?

It should be noted that in some Ford Focus 2 car configurations, crankcase protection can be installed at the factory. This is a regular element. However, when purchasing through an authorized dealer, it is recommended to replace it and install a new one.

What is this for? Here everything is very simple. Factory factory protection is most often made of plastic and its level is not high. It can be enough for a couple of times. Metal protections are also installed, but on Ford Focus 2, the size of the sheet is often small. Very rarely there are sizes above average or large. For the owners' peace of mind, it is proposed to install a new high-grade detail. Leaving a staff or establishing a new one is a serious matter. But if the factory is made of plastic, it is desirable to replace it with a metal one. Plastic will not save the oil pan from large pits.

What to choose?

Despite the fact that the protective sheets for the crankcase are similar to each other and extremely simple, but the difference still exists. The parts are made of different materials, which differ in different properties. Often you can run into handicrafts. You need to know in more detail how to choose protection.

Material selection

In the domestic market you can buy different parts. "Ford Focus 2" is equipped with a protection from steel, aluminum, Kevlar or fiberglass and plastic. As for the cost, the steel products are always the most inexpensive. The material has a high enough strength. The thickness of this sheet is often not less than 2-3 mm. This part has a rather high weight, which is a minus.

More expensive are offered protection on the "Ford Focus 2" sedan and other types of bodies from aluminum. The product will be much easier. The thickness of the sheet is also different from steel, but the weight will remain the same. Aluminum protection with a thickness of 5 mm has the same mass as the steel two-millimeter piece. If we talk about artificial materials, these spare parts ("Ford Focus 2" 1.6 including) will weigh similarly to products made of aluminum. However, the price of such solutions is much higher, since the prevalence of these products in domestic markets is still very low. Plastic is considered the most unreliable option. At the slightest obstacle, such protection instantly breaks or breaks into pieces.

Rigidity

At its level, it is necessary to pay special attention. Rigidity is one of the important properties that must be taken into account. If protection for the car "Ford Focus 2" (sedan) easily bends when applying to it even a little effort, it does not need to be purchased. This product is useless.

Noise

If the protective element is made qualitatively, then there will be no problems with it. Also, it will not cause noise, noise or vibration when driving. Discomfort will be delivered only by substandard devices made by artisanal technologies.

Installation

First lift the front of the car and install the machine on the support. Then they dismantle the anthers. Next, the bracket is installed on the front frame, which is in the kit with the part. In the frame there is a special hole for this.

Then the bracket is bolted. To prevent the screws from scrolling, you must use the special straps from the kit. The edges of the brackets should be aimed at the rear of the car. Then the slats are installed in the protection holes. These holes are large, so setting the crankcase protection to "Ford Focus 2" will not cause problems. The bars are fixed, and after - bolted.

It remains only to take the part and install it on the brackets. At the next stage tighten all the screws. Installation is finished.