Zetec dohc - new

[Klasik-69]

I bought a brand new zetec 2.0l dohc engine a couple of years ago from an engine vendor. I was afraid my zetec in my 7 would give up the ghost at some point, but it appears it only gets stronger. So i am now selling the engine. It is a brand spanking new complete dohc 2.0 liter ford zetec engine. I believe the horsepower was 130 for this engine. As you can see on the photos, it has the complete intake system inclusive of the maf, injectors, fuel rail, etc and also has the water pump, thermostat housing, crank sensor, cam sensor, and just about every thing else.................except no alternator, idler pulley, tension pulley or anything on that belt system with the exception of the crank pulley.

 

The exhaust looks to be a header type that feeds to one plate and appears easy to hook up a turbo is one so wishes. Asking price is $2195 plus freight to your location or local pickup.

 

If you are interested, you can notify me thru this forum with a pm. Fyi, the engine is in melbourne, florida.

[Jackal]

Oh how I wish I could....

[CarMan]

Hello

I am interested in the Zetec as a backup engine for my 2000 caterham that I race. I would have to have it shipped to NY though.

 

George

[Taber10]

Wow, what an opportunity!

 

I just had "serious work" done on my Zetec, including finally finding the correct connector for the "Variable Cam Timing Solenoid" that was broken by "The Bear." Both Jon and my shop were unable to find the correct connector, despite it allegedly being on top of most Zetec engines. I think the VCTS was added in place of the Cam Position Sensor, complicating the connector in the process.

Do you know what Zetec yours is? I.e. What Ford is it designed for? My original block was apparently from a '98 Contour, but upgraded during the Caterham conversion to be close to a 2002 Focus SVT. Do you have a special sump on it, or were you going to "dry sump" it? Amazing that Ford only used this motor transversely, and Caterham et al only use it in a longitudinal mount--must really complicate the baffles in the sump....

Really I'd like a spare motor, but to rebuild it to a known specification, for--as you said--if I ever again encounter issues with the installed original motor.

Taber

[Klasik-69]

Hello

I am interested in the Zetec as a backup engine for my 2000 caterham that I race. I would have to have it shipped to NY though.

 

George

 

Hello George. I just sent you some additional pictures and some numbers off the engine which I hope help you decide if this will fit in your car. Shipping to anywhere is no issue, it's already on a pallet that was shipped to me from Missouri.

 

Mike

[Klasik-69]

Wow, what an opportunity!

 

I just had "serious work" done on my Zetec, including finally finding the correct connector for the "Variable Cam Timing Solenoid" that was broken by "The Bear." Both Jon and my shop were unable to find the correct connector, despite it allegedly being on top of most Zetec engines. I think the VCTS was added in place of the Cam Position Sensor, complicating the connector in the process.

Do you know what Zetec yours is? I.e. What Ford is it designed for? My original block was apparently from a '98 Contour, but upgraded during the Caterham conversion to be close to a 2002 Focus SVT. Do you have a special sump on it, or were you going to "dry sump" it? Amazing that Ford only used this motor transversely, and Caterham et al only use it in a longitudinal mount--must really complicate the baffles in the sump....

Really I'd like a spare motor, but to rebuild it to a known specification, for--as you said--if I ever again encounter issues with the installed original motor.

Taber

 

This is the same engine used on the Ford Focus with the high performance option like on the ZX3. It appears to have been manufactured June 10, 2002 at the Ford Dover Plant (AA code). It is the 2.0 Liter, dual overhead cam engine that is commonly used in the Caterham Zetec versions. It matches exactly my 220 HP Zetec with the exception it doesn't have the big cams or have had the head worked on to get it to the elevated power. I don't believe this has a variable timing camshaft since the sensor is a very simple typical sensor with a 2 pic connector and I don't see any solenoid connection anywhere on either this one or the one in my 7.

 

The sump is that of the typical Focus stock sump. I wasn't concerned with the sump since I could just use my old sump or change over to a dry sump setup. It is a cast aluminum sump that Ford used on these engines for this particular setup. The exhaust is on the left or driver's side, the intake is on the right or passenger side. The Crank sensor is located about midway up on the left or driver's side and the Cam sensor is located on the back of the right side cam just like my Zetec. Of course this has the stock intake plenum and is of no use since I have TWM ITB's on my engine.

 

Ignition is the same as my Caterham with the coil pack at the back, as is the connector for trigering the coil.

 

I am not a Ford Zetec expert but I believe that all of the last generation 2.0 L DOHC engines are basically the same from 1998 thru 2002, and may even be the same for earlier engines as well.

 

Some numbers that may help you are;

 

On the front timing cover, a tag with the number R2 2G-784-AA

On the block, casting number; RFYS4 36015 AD

Casting date on the block; 10 F 02 (June 10, 2002)

Head casting number; RFYS4 6090 AC

Engine ser #; 279944218

 

Incidentally, the engine also comes with a block heater, should you ever need that ???? Let me know if there is anything you need to know.

 

Mike

Edited November 12, 2014 by Klasik-69

[CarMan]

Sent you an email.

Yes we are going to do the ZETEC !

I hope I don't need it. But I could use a spare. I've had an issue before.

Old engine.... High RPM...... BOOOOOM! Window on both sides of the block!

 

Thanks

[Klasik-69]

Yes, got your email and sent you a reply. Ironically, I posted this a while ago and in the last 4 or 5 days I've had three people interested in buying this motor. Right after your email and my reply to you, I got a phone call from another guy in the Midwest wanting the engine. Oh well, only one engine. I'm trying to dig up the engine supplier I got the engine from to give the other guy in case he has any more Zetec engines. I remember I looked for over a year before I found this one. I found a lot of used engines, some short blocks, some junk yard motors, but never a new engine.

[dallasdude]

I bought one of the crate engines like this from Gary Yeomans Ford in Daytona Beach several years ago for a real blowout price. I think they sold them all but you might want to check. Since, we have used engines that were used by Ford as test engines in the Focus factory in Mexico. For our use they were just as good as the crate engines. They were run on a test stand and then checked to be sure none of the fasteners had loosened. Never installed in a car.

[Klasik-69]

I'll pass it on to Steve who called me about the engine. Gary Yeoman's network of dealerships is huge and go far beyond Daytona. Our own Palm Bay Ford is actually owned by his network. I had called them several years ago for a Zetec but they were out and were not getting any more in. I think they bought a truck load of engines, some of which were the Zetec. When Ford phased out the Zetec in favor of the Duratec line of engines, they were likely trying to unload excess inventory.

 

I never heard of the Mexican engines but it could be a source of engines and likely much cheaper than buying one from England and incurring the expense of freight and duty charges. There are some engine builders who are assembling Zetec short and long blocks with high performance parts but the cost is pretty high. I found some $5,500 short blocks, $7,500 long blocks........and that is pretty high price for a 4 cylinder 2.0 Liter engine without the throttle bodies, ignition, etc. BUT, still cheaper than a $19,000 Cosworth. Too pricey for my wallet.