Will this Valve Cover fit?

[kw8z3boi]

Valve Cover:

My Engine:

it looks like it won't fit. Is my engine the same as everyone? Iono why it says VCT

 

[KerryKool]

I wouldn't chance it. That looks like some of the ebay covers I've seen. I'd suggest finding a local powder coating shop and have your valve cover done there. There would be no problems of fitment and it would be cheaper.

 

[btcc93]

That's a silvertop alloy rocker cover from the early pre Focus Zetec engine. They fit the later engines with the black plastic cover as long as you use the early type gasket.

 

[BrApple]

I maybe wrong but doesn't the VCT have a connector that comes through the valve cover? if so that one isn't going to work on a VCT equiped zetec ...

 

[devanmc]

yeah ^^^ he's right. That cover will not fit. You have vct, so you have a solenoid right after you number 4 sparkplug. sell that on ebay or something

 

[hectik1]

Get a valve cover from the zx2 and paint it.:shrug:

 

[mcgarvey]

No, that will not fit. I'm assuming you found that on ebay, nearly all of them are for pre-98's (silvertop).

You need to find one with the hole for the VCT connector.

 

[AliasJerk]

that one will not....

this one will
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWD...ageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m118

http://motors.search.ebay.com/searc...action=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search

click that link, scroll to bottom.

 

[btcc93]

Out of curiosity what is VCT? it's not something that's featured on Mondeos? hence my answer on interchangeability of cam covers.

 

[mystiquevltwin]

Out of curiosity what is VCT? it's not something that's featured on Mondeos? hence my answer on interchangeability of cam covers.

Variable Cam Timing

its used on 98-00 Contours...not sure about Mondeos though

 

[kw8z3boi]

that one will not....

this one will
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWD...ageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m118

http://motors.search.ebay.com/searc...action=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search

click that link, scroll to bottom.

They're pricey :shocked:

 

[btcc93]

Variable Cam Timing

its used on 98-00 Contours...not sure about Mondeos though

Over here we call it VVT variable valve timing and the only Zetec engine variant it was used on was the Focus ST170.

 

[AliasJerk]

yeah the mondeo got the Focus Zetec.

 

[btcc93]

yeah the mondeo got the Focus Zetec.

Yes it got the Black top Zetec. But not with the the variable valve timing on the inlet valves that only came on the Focus ST170 in the UK. This engine with the vvt was badged as a Duratec in the european markets, even though it used the Zetec block.

 

[AliasJerk]

Yes it got the Black top Zetec. But not with the the variable valve timing on the inlet valves that only came on the Focus ST170 in the UK. This engine with the vvt was badged as a Duratec in the european markets, even though it used the Zetec block.

yep, our SVT focus was the same way, it had VVT on the intake cam as well, considering the fact that they were practically the same motor.

Ford used VCT on the exhaust cam for the contour Zetec, the cougar zetec, and the Escort ZX2 motors, it was a feudal attempt at increasing gas mileage and power, it really gave about 7 more horses and similar fuel economy, so they decided to go with a different version with the american market focus.