Sneak peek at a prototype engine cover for the 2.0L (Badlands, etc.) and for the 1.5L Models

[Cursed Bronco]

$180... not as painful as I thought it would be. I wonder how long the "sale" price will be around, though.

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[Oso Fell]

Stupid question. Is THIS engine cover a necessity or is it merely for aesthetics? The OEM looks like it is foam but the JCR one is metal and $180.

 

[Dude]

$180... not as painful as I thought it would be. I wonder how long the "sale" price will be around, though.

$180 and it looks nice. Their engine covers for other vehicles have been that same price for awhile

 

[Cursed Bronco]

Stupid question. Is THIS engine cover a necessity or is it merely for aesthetics? The OEM looks like it is foam but the JCR one is metal and $180.

I believe ford either stopped shipping them with BS models or they were left out of random builds due to supply chain problems. They can be hard to source to an extent in the OEM format.

A lot of users didn't get the engine cover and/or hood insulation, among other things. I received the hood insulation but not engine cover, for example.

 

[Deleted member 6350]

Well, I just ordered one yay

 

[Oso Fell]

I believe ford either stopped shipping them with BS models or they were left out of random builds due to supply chain problems. They can be hard to source to an extent in the OEM format.

A lot of users didn't get the engine cover and/or hood insulation, among other things. I received the hood insulation but not engine cover, for example.

Same here. Hood insulation w/o an engine cover. Not mechanically incline and I’m not an engineer so I’m wondering about the usefulness of a metal engine cover. Every car I had that came with an engine cover was either plastic or foam. I was just about to purchase it (it’s in the website’s shopping cart) when these questions came into mind. Am I buying this to make the engine bay look “better”?

 

[Cursed Bronco]

Same here. Hood insulation w/o an engine cover. Not mechanically incline and I’m not an engineer so I’m wondering about the usefulness of a metal engine cover. Every car I had that came with an engine cover was either plastic or foam. I was just about to purchase it (it’s in the website’s shopping cart) when these questions came into mind. Am I buying this to make the engine bay look “better”?

You're pretty much spot on. It's just to make the engine bay look nicer because a lot of smaller modern engines don't look as "cool" as classic engines and are often mounted in transverse as well. So it's just to make the engine look a bit nicer or aggressive in some cases.

 

[Deleted member 6350]

Same here. Hood insulation w/o an engine cover. Not mechanically incline and I’m not an engineer so I’m wondering about the usefulness of a metal engine cover. Every car I had that came with an engine cover was either plastic or foam. I was just about to purchase it (it’s in the website’s shopping cart) when these questions came into mind. Am I buying this to make the engine bay look “better”?

Yes your buying this to make the engine bay look better.

 

[Oso Fell]

You're pretty much spot on. It's just to make the engine bay look nicer because a lot of smaller modern engines don't look as "cool" as classic engines and are often mounted in transverse as well. So it's just to make the engine look a bit nicer of aggressive in some cases.

Ok. Thanks. Hopefully in the future someone creates a lighter (maybe plastic/foam) design. Something in the sub $100 range.

 

[Dude]

Well, I just ordered one yay

You are the 1st!! Please let us know your thoughts after installing

 

[Mrmike]

You're pretty much spot on. It's just to make the engine bay look nicer because a lot of smaller modern engines don't look as "cool" as classic engines and are often mounted in transverse as well. So it's just to make the engine look a bit nicer or aggressive in some cases.

Good place to set your beer when doing an oil change.

 

[Deleted member 6350]

You are the 1st!! Please let us know your thoughts after installing

I sure will

 

[JcrOffroad]

Sorry for the delay! Really busy week this week. Wanted to make sure we had the install video up at release! But the engine covers are Available!
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/BSGNC.html

 

[Deleted member 6350]

Well folks if you have an oil separator like I do, the engine cover cannot be installed as you can see from my pics that it’s in the way. So now I’m undecided as to what to do, sell the engine cover or take off the oil separator. I’m bummed.

 

[redbucky2022]

Very nice! Now how 'bout a skid plate with access to the drain plug and filter for the 1.5.

I have all of their skid plates on my BB. Filter access is easy, lord help you on the drainplug. Its easier to turn the wheel to the right and reach in to grab the plug. BUT... it turns into a cascading waterfall of oil because none of the holes line up for the 1.5.

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