Hi.

Probably a stupid newby question, but here goes;

Am looking at a Ford Mondeo 2.0 Zetec donor for our Locost

Just reading this resource and trying to identify the engine type;

http://www.toyne.org.uk/zetec-engine.html

We are looking for the "phase 3" engine with the non hydraulic valve lifters.

Reg number of potential donor is Y559CDU, it says Duratec HE on the plastic engine cover, and year of manufacture is 2001.

Can anyone here confirm what engine type this is?

Cheers

Its a Duratec.

The Mondeo mk3 had the duratec but the badge on the back could say zetec as its a trim spec.

Cool, does that mean the "phase 3" as in the pasted article above?

No its a different engine.

Inlet and exhaust are back to front, the block is alloy and it has a timing chain not a belt but the most important bit is the bell housing pattern is totally different.

Its a dam fine engine but the zetec is more solid and basic.

No, phase 1 and 2 in the article are generally know as silvertop and the phase 3 are blacktops due to the colour of the rocker cover. If you are after a black top these can be bought brand new for around £800 not worth the gamble on a used donor imo.

FORD ZETEC 2.0 LITRE PETROL BLACK TOP DOHC ENGINE SUITABLE KIT CAR ETC. - NEW

Duratecs are a totally different animal, exhaust on the other side, do not bolt up to old ford rwd gearboxes. Zetecs will bolt straight up to a type 9 or mt75 gearbox.

The only complication is the st170 engine as this says duratec on the rocker cover but it is a zetec engine with a variable valve head.

As already said the zetec badge on the back is a trim level and nothing to do with the engine so forget about that.

Final point is that there are also zetec SE engines that are more like the duratec in design but these are small engines in 1.25, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 in the Fiesta, focus and puma.

But I would buy a new blacktop and go from there, easy 160hp and simple to fit.

Hope this helps.


[Edited on 24/10/15 by Ugg10]

Excellent info guys. So blacktop it is, as I have a type 9, 5 speed in my shed, and our car already has a 4 speed (MT75?), with its 1.3 X-flow.


Cheers

I have bought a few lemons recently and one from a forum member (not zetecs) but I would buy a good used zetec any day. There are so many out there you can get a sub 100k engine for sub £100.


The bits to make it work cost the money making the engine disposable. Clean it thrash it kill it and start again.

^^ as above its a duratec (i.e. fords tweaked version of a Mazda MZR)

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Mondeo 2001-2007, 2.0L Duratec HE SEFI (145PS), Amparo Blue

VIN Number: WF05XXGBB51B61004
Registration Number: Y559CDU
First Registration Date: 02.07.2001
Registration Country: GB

Primary Features
Build Date: 15.05.2001
Vehicle Line: Mondeo 2001-2007
Body Style: 5 Door Saloon
Version: Series 20
Engine: 2.0L Duratec HE SEFI (145PS)
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Trans - MTX75
Drive: RHD FWD
Axle Ratio: 4.06
Emission: 2000 EEC (EEC 7)
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"GB"
Paint: Amparo Blue
Interior Colour: State Blue
Interior Fabric: Zeus

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Originally posted by Fandango
....and our car already has a 4 speed (MT75?), with its 1.3 X-flow.

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