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(Message started by: DJWerkz on Jun 8^th, 2006, 11:22am)

Title: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by DJWerkz on Jun 8^th, 2006, 11:22am

Tried to fit my replacement under engine tray at the weekend (or my brother-in-law did). There was only one fixing in the frame for it and it is a small white plastic body that seems to clip into the frame, then a self tapping screw (Torx) with washer screws into it.

I think it was Baz that said his under engine tray fixings were red plastic, and while I was at the local Ford dealer yesterday getting the white plastic fixings I noticed he had some red ones but these were a 'column' type.

They seem to clip into the frame in the same manner but because they are taller they allow the tray to be fitted not so flush to the underside of the vehicle.

Which are the correct fixings to use?

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by Paul B on Jun 8^th, 2006, 1:27pm

Mine are red too and the tray fits up tight to the chassis.
How long they are, I couldn't tell you :-/

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 8^th, 2006, 4:53pm

How important is it to have that tray in place?

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by Bren_K30 on Jun 8^th, 2006, 7:03pm

I ran my 2.0l for a week or two without the tray after blasting all the pas fluid off before I replaced the rack. I thought after I took it off that a lot of important bits were very exposed without the tray.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by Simmo on Jun 8^th, 2006, 7:31pm

Mine are the same as Paul B.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by a900one on Jun 8^th, 2006, 7:57pm

The reds have it, well in my case, and I would not run with out the tray in place.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by tintin on Jun 8^th, 2006, 8:51pm

i have been running mine since i got it in Feb without an undertray, hasnt seemed to have an adverse effect. will be getting one, but have other issues to deal with first :-/

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 8^th, 2006, 8:54pm

The car didn't have the tray when I bought it, don't know for how long the previous owner has driven without. I've had the car for over a year now, but haven't really given it much thought. Should perhaps look around for one.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by DJWerkz on Jun 8^th, 2006, 9:22pm

I took a shot of the fixing my brother-in-law removed from the car with the new replacement type I got from Fords. As you can see neither are red.

Are those of members who have red fixings the exact same size/shape as thes ein the photo?

http://www.easy-sharing.com/493505/torxscrews.JPG.html

Scroll down past the ads. there is a hyperlink to the photo.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by Mummra on Jun 8^th, 2006, 10:29pm

Yep they are identical to the red ones I have in mine, screws look about right too.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by Simmo on Jun 9^th, 2006, 7:29am

I agree.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by howiedintheplace on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:09am

I have seen white, red & black. It's a common part on all Fords, the colour don't seem to make a difference as they are all the same.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by DJWerkz on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:15am

Cool, it's just that when I was in the Ford dealer he got out a big tub of fixings and the red ones in there had the same type of clip fixing for the frame but they were a different design,...like a stand-mount.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by howiedintheplace on Jun 9^th, 2006, 8:21am

Craig there are so many types of fixings you would be amazed.

The ones you have are black on a Sierra (front lights etc), white on just about all Ford front inner wing plastic's & usally red in the engine bay area.

There are some slightly bigger & smaller as well.

Title: Re: Correct Under Engine Tray Fixings
Post by David_South_West on Jun 9^th, 2006, 12:22pm

So like most car manufacturers fittings they are all exactly the same but a bit different!!!