Engine cover (revisited)

[DaveT]

I have a 2023 Tremor and am slowly filling in the pieces that Ford deleted. The engine cover is an interesting item. You will find many Ford parts sites on line that offer it for under $180. On every site I tried, I filled in all my info, selected shipping and then when I clicked it came up as "problem with order." I even tried it with Levittown Ford, a sponsor of this site -- same thing! After making sure I typed all my info correct, I finally called one of the sites. They pulled up the number and said they couldn't sell it for under $300 despite the fact that they advertised it for $174.95. So, off to eBay where I got burned for 239.99 plus tax, making it $260.09. At least shipping was free. Oh well, now I can't wait for it to arrive!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274261585030

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[subquark]

I have a 2023 Tremor and am slowly filling in the pieces that Ford deleted. The engine cover is an interesting item. You will find many Ford parts sites on line that offer it for under $180. One every site I tried, I filled in all my info, selected shipping and then when I clicked it came up as "problem with order." After making sure I typed all my info correct, I finally called one of the sites. They pulled up the number and said they couldn't sell it for under $300 despite the fact that they advertised it for $174.95. So, off to eBay where I got burned for 239.99 plus tax, making it $260.09. At least shipping was free. Oh well, now I can't wait for it to arrive!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274261585030

No price too high to create a comfortable mouse habitat. =p

Since you're getting deleted items, I list some on my build page. And obscure things like hood bumpers and hood side weather stripping too.

Then hood struts, bed tie-downs, center console organizer, body plugs, ... =D

Before

After

 

[GTGallop]

Nicely Done!

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

I'm going to warn you - once you have it in your hands it feels like it's worth $40 because it used to be.

 

[philanderer]

yeah thats just stupid to get that for a piece of foam and a couple bolts. i think i payed around $75 for mine about 10 months ago.

 

[DaveT]

I'm going to warn you - once you have it in your hands it feels like it's worth $40 because it used to be.

Oh yeah, I'm sure it'll feel like a cheap piece of plastic, which it is. But somehow, the engine looks incomplete without it.

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

Ok well I do have one surprise for you then - it's foam!

 

[OregonRangerTremor]

Consider this one from JCR. I have their 2.7L version on my Bronco. It is very well made, heavy metal, uses mount holes already on the engine, comes in black. They have sales around various holidays too. (photo is the 2.7 on my Bronco.)
JcrOffroad: Ranger Engine Cover | 4th Gen (19+)

 

[OregonRangerTremor]

It is really foam? It looked like molded plastic to me. Perhaps some foam under it for sound deadening?

It is a version of foam. I like it, but, if I did not already have it...I would get the JCR for my Ranger too.

 

[DaveT]

Ok well I do have one surprise for you then - it's foam!

It just gets better and better, ha!

 

[SigOris]

I have a 2023 Tremor and am slowly filling in the pieces that Ford deleted. The engine cover is an interesting item. You will find many Ford parts sites on line that offer it for under $180. One every site I tried, I filled in all my info, selected shipping and then when I clicked it came up as "problem with order." I even tried it with Levittown Ford, a sponsor of this site -- same thing! After making sure I typed all my info correct, I finally called one of the sites. They pulled up the number and said they couldn't sell it for under $300 despite the fact that they advertised it for $174.95. So, off to eBay where I got burned for 239.99 plus tax, making it $260.09. At least shipping was free. Oh well, now I can't wait for it to arrive!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274261585030

OH BOY, just waiting for MY 19 POSTER BOI @AzScorpion to tell us all about his still having its Appendix & Tonsils :^)

 

[Mirage775]

Consider this one from JCR. I have their 2.7L version on my Bronco. It is very well made, heavy metal, uses mount holes already on the engine, comes in black. They have sales around various holidays too. (photo is the 2.7 on my Bronco.)
JcrOffroad: Ranger Engine Cover | 4th Gen (19+)

I have the JCR cover on my Ranger, with a slight modification I did, to clear my BOV. Pics are in my build thread below.

I had the OEM foam one, when it was less than $100 shipped, but when it soared to $250+, I said screw it and looked for different options

 

[DaveT]

I have the JCR cover on my Ranger.... Pics are in my build thread below.

Whew, I looked through the first 12 pages of your rebuild and couldn't find it! I've never seen anyone add so much.

 

[Friday yet?]

That is one item that I am not even going to worry about for my new Tremor. Initially I was going to. But when the price went stupid I bailed.

When I open the hood I'll just focus on the struts I added.

 

[Friday yet?]

No price too high to create a comfortable mouse habitat. =p

Since you're getting deleted items, I list some on my build page. And obscure things like hood bumpers and hood side weather stripping too.

Then hood struts, bed tie-downs, center console organizer, body plugs, ... =D

Before

After

I'm thinking when you first got it the ride was a bit rough with a lot of wind noise.

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