ZetecMan1 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi all I have a focus 1.6 petrol 2009 zetec model Just wondered if it should have an engine under tray. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypsp Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 my old 2008 focus never had an under tray, so i`m guessing your shouldn`t have one eaither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antward91 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I have a 2010 zetec s 1.6 petrol and it does have a under tray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZetecMan1 Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Conflicting evidence Anyone else 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 guessing here. is zetec s lower than zetec,? does it have the tray for protection as lower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Mines doesn't have one if that's any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilto Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Took mine off about 2 months ago, when my gear linkage came off the box, haven't put it back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONATHAN_11_80 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Dont think they do a lot other than keep the engine cleaner. Mine has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilto Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 They are there probably to stop any excess water (spray) stones or other debris from causing potential damage to any components close to the bottom of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 They also have the function of reducing the amount of engine noise reflected off the road. That's why they are lined with foam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilto Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, mjt said: They also have the function of reducing the amount of engine noise reflected off the road. That's why they are lined with foam. I think he mean the cover UNDERNEATH the engine not the one under the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 That's the one I'm referring to. Note I said engine noise reflected off the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 16 hours ago, ZetecMan1 said: Hi all I have a focus 1.6 petrol 2009 zetec model Just wondered if it should have an engine under tray. Cheers yes , it should. though i doubt not having one fitted will make much difference to your driving experience....... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 the biggest plus to having a tray fitted is it makes it easier to spot any oil / fluid leaks that may collect or pool on top of the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaniaPBman Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, biff55 said: the biggest plus to having a tray fitted is it makes it easier to spot any oil / fluid leaks that may collect or pool on top of the cover. Or even prevent the MOT man/woman seeing an engine oil leak that does not spill over the edge of the tray. ScaniaPBman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilto Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, mjt said: That's the one I'm referring to. Note I said engine noise reflected off the road. When you said lined with foam I thought you were referring to the under bonnet insulation. My under engine cover is just hard thin plastic, no foam lining it at all, must be different ones out there, sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Sorry if I caused the confusion. I haven't had the undertray off a recent model. The last one I looked at was on our old Mk1.5 Ghia and I'm sure that had a thin layer of foam, as did the one on our old Rover 75. I made the assumption they still had it on the more recent cars so my apologies if that's wrong. Anyway I think even without foam an undertray will still help to contain the engine bay noise and make the car quieter for bystanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZetecMan1 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Think I might buy one to keep all of the road spray and dirt and stones out the engine bay. Might get one from the scrappy or eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 There is a thin layer of insulation on the undertray of the MK1.5.Although undertrays can be a pain I wouldn't be without one, giving protection to sensors amongst other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHead1979 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I had mine off my MK2 1.8 TDCI for a couple of months when I replacing the front wings due to rust. The engine bay way minging just for driving for a couple of months without the tray on, I'd get one cheap from a scrappy sooner rather than later mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalport Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 40 minutes ago, 1979Damian said: I had mine off my MK2 1.8 TDCI for a couple of months when I replacing the front wings due to rust. The engine bay way minging just for driving for a couple of months without the tray on, I'd get one cheap from a scrappy sooner rather than later mate. I'd say it helps keep crap of the cam belt as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZetecMan1 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Just had the cam belt a few months ago so I will definitely get one to save anything messing that up. And my engine compartment in pretty damn clean so I would like to keep it that way 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypsp Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 12 hours ago, ZetecMan1 said: Just had the cam belt a few months ago so I will definitely get one to save anything messing that up. And my engine compartment in pretty damn clean so I would like to keep it that way 👍👍 found a few on eBay for you to look at eBay item number:262729234231 eBay item number:192172508869 eBay item number:262868742323 (brand new this one is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie78 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 The main reason is to do with air flow through the engine bay and helps to stop the front end from feeling floaty at speed. My MX5 track car has the factory undertray, with it removed at speed the car would feel a little loose and engine cooling was not as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonboy Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I had a Peugeot 207 that failed the MOT because the examiner could not see above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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