"Ford Focus 2": protection of engine crankcase

While sales of the new car dealers with sales managers trying to impose on a future owner of a huge number of different additional equipment. It can be completely unnecessary gadgets and useful devices. Almost always the additional options offered alarm system for “Ford Focus 2" of the crankcase of the engine and transmission. And if the alarm is not necessary in all cases, here is the crankcase sets almost every. Today we will talk about it in more detail.

Do?

Of Course, for car the "Ford Focus 2" crankcase – it is the right thing and it performs many important functions. Naturally, the car will function properly and without this device. However, this is not always the right approach. The road – it is always a danger, and therefore if the ‘Ford Focus 2” after restyling has inadequate protection or even no protection when driving on bad roads can be trouble. Even despite the fact that in the process of making "Ford Focus” the manufacturer has considered all the important points, in conditions anything can happen.

Very often the breakdown associated with mechanical damage of Carter. So for car «Ford Focus 2" of the crankcase is very important. If we consider the conditions of local roads, no one can be truly immune to the fact that when hitting a bump or hole the car will get no damage. Often, the cars, "Ford Focus" well cope with such obstacles. However, sometimes the machine can receive a serious blow.

Security and Carter – what is it?

Carter modern engine – is the lower part of the motor. It is a big cover or sump, which contains oil. Often the pallets of the engine made of sheet steel. Rarely you can see the elements of the crankcase of durable types of plastic. Cars ‘Ford Focus 2” crankcase made of plastic installed for a while. These machines were produced mainly for Europe.

Carter or the lower part of the engine is designed to drain the oil when changing through a special tube. The pallet is attached to the motor by means of bolted connections. Set the item using special gasket – for sealing. This part of the engine is the lowest point. Carter literally hanging between the front wheels. For this details the correct procedure is to measure the ground clearance of the machine. And if you go sloppy, then there is a huge probability that the sump is broken. Protection Carter on "Ford Focus 2” is established in order to protect this rather important detail. Protection can be either composite or metal. The product is made of composite materials under impact takes most of the energy, and the pallet remains intact. This is a necessary thing for all drivers, even if the vehicle will never go for big pits. The only one drawback – the clearance specified by the manufacturer, will be less than 2-3 cm.

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The benefits of installing

Many car owners are in doubt, and it needs protection for the sump, because the car is only used around town and never been to other, more severe conditions. However, even in the city there is a real danger to punch Carter. For example, if winter is to drive into the hill of snow, it is possible to damage the pallet. And even more – to enter a hole or a bump, as noted at the beginning, to collide with the curb, and Carter punched. It is possible to continue this list. But if the crankcase is securely protected, the driver does not have serious reasons to be concerned. Need to know what damage pan is sure to be an oil leak. Lubricating fluid will flow out completely. If you discover the problem late, you can jam the power unit. There is a risk that fails not only the engine but also gearbox and other mechanisms. Of these incidents, obtained in this way – this is not a warranty case.

The benefits of installing protection, you can carry a small weight, easy installation, no any unpleasant consequences. Do not neglect the safety of his car. The machine did not fail, it is better that the engine was protected. Additionally, the item protects the tank from mechanical damage, the item can also be a kind of hindrance to deportation – it covers the lower part of the engine and the electric wiring part, which is located in the engine compartment. This complicates the process of connecting devices, which are required to deactivate the security system. Some car owners are confident that, together with the protection setting, the engine will start to overheat. This is a real myth and believe in him should not. If the car is moving, airflow through the radiator. Protection does not affect the cooling. In winter, it can be useful – the engine not to cool down rapidly.

Staff or new crankcase engine?

It Should be noted that on some models of cars ‘Ford Focus 2" of the crankcase can be installed at the factory. Is the staffing element.However, when buying through an authorized dealer, it is recommended to replace and install a new one.

What is it? Everything is very simple. Regular factory protection most often made of plastic and its level is not high. It can last for a couple of times. Also install metallic protection, but “Ford Focus 2" sheet sizes are often small. Very rare sizes are above average or large. For peace of mind owners offered to install a new full detail. To leave a staff or install a new – this is a serious issue. But if the factory made of plastic, it is desirable to replace it with metal. Plastic will not save the oil pan from large pits.

What to choose?

Despite the fact that the protective sheets for the sump similar to each other and extremely easy, but the difference still exists. Parts are made from different materials that have different properties. Often you can run into the products of artisanal production. Need more detail to know how to choose protection.

Selecting material

In the domestic market you can buy different parts. “Ford Focus 2” is equipped with a protection made of steel, aluminum, Kevlar or fiberglass and of plastic. As for the cost, the steel products are always the most inexpensive. The material has a sufficiently high strength. The thickness of the sheet is often not less than 2-3 mm. This item has a fairly high weight, which is a disadvantage.

Provides More protection for "Ford Focus 2" sedan and other types of bodies of aluminium. The product will be much easier. Sheet thickness is different from steel, but the weight will remain the same. Aluminium protection with a thickness of 5 mm has the same weight as a steel two-millimeter detail. If we talk about artificial materials, these parts (“Ford Focus 2” 1.6 in particular) will weigh similarly to aluminium products. However, the price of such solutions is much higher because the prevalence of these products in the domestic markets is still very low. Plastic is the most unreliable option. At the slightest obstacle such protection instantly cracks or breaks into pieces.

Stiffness

Must be pay special attention. Rigidity – one of the important properties that must be considered. If protection for car «Ford Focus 2” (sedan), it easily bends under the application thereto of even a small effort to buy it is not necessary. This product useless.

Noise

If the protective element is made qualitatively, there are no problems with him there. Also it will not be the cause of sounds, noises or vibrations when driving. The discomfort will only deliver poor quality device, made according to artisanal techniques.

Installation

First, lift the front of the vehicle and install the machine on a support. Then carry out the dismantling of the anthers. Further, on the front frame set bracket that is included with the item. In the frame there is a hole.

Then the bracket is fixed by bolts. The bolts cannot rotate, it is necessary to use a special bracket from the kit. The edges of the brackets should be directed to the rear of the car. Then the planks are set into the holes of the defense. These openings are large in size, so installing the protection of crankcase for "Ford Focus 2" will not cause problems. Strap lock, and then tightening the bolts.

We can only take the item and install it on the brackets. In the next step tighten all the screws. The installation is finished.