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Engine - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) - Engine

Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)

Description and Operation

1.8L Duratec HE (MI4) engine

Valve cover

Due to space restrictions the oil filler neck has been extended, and it is attached to the valve cover via a bayonet fixing.

Additional attachment points are provided to secure the bolts for the direct ignition coils.

The bolt attachment point for the CMP sensor has been rotated by 90°.

Cylinder block

The cylinder block has additional bolt mounting points for attaching the alternator.

The alternator is bolted onto the left-hand side of the engine (viewed from the rear of the vehicle)

The cylinder block also has attachment points for the bolts of the knock sensors.

Positive crankcase ventilation

Due to the increased space requirements of the intake manifold it was necessary to modify the oil separator and the shape and installation location of the PCV hose.

Oil pan

Item

Part Number

Description

1

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Protective cover

The oil pan has been modified in accordance with the space requirements of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.

A protective metal hood is installed underneath the A/C compressor to provide protection against damage.

The protective hood is bolted to the A/C compressor.

The thickness of the walls of the oil pan has been increased, and additional reinforcement ribs have now also been introduced.

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