Wanting to go with Essenliger UDP.. and I want to go have it install at the dealer because people from midas and carx are rude.. Anyone know if I need to shave the plastic cover because its the same item as ford racing (i don't think ford would sell something that need shaving) and how much should I expect to pay? Thanks
Anyone installed UDP at the dealer?
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Wanting to go with Essenliger UDP.. and I want to go have it install at the dealer because people from midas and carx are rude.. Anyone know if I need to shave the plastic cover because its the same item as ford racing (i don't think ford would sell something that need shaving) and how much should I expect to pay? Thanks
Put it in yourself...it's really not that hard at all, especially if you have access to a lift, but a jack and jack stand will work just as well to gain access to what you need...as far as shaving, I think I spent maybe 2 minutes with the dremel only because I like stuff that is even and clean looking, even if it isn't seen 
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The lack of tools and experience is forcing me to hit the dealer. I looked at the installation sheet from myzx3.com but there is no way I would even know how to loosen the belt.... []
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Yeah I know the feeling. You almost need a power tool to loosen the one nut since it is torqued on so tight. AS far as modifying the shield I would do it anyway just as a precaution. The shield is really easy to take off and modifying it is just as easy.denzillion said:The lack of tools and experience is forcing me to hit the dealer. I looked at the installation sheet from myzx3.com but there is no way I would even know how to loosen the belt.... [
Power tools help, but they aren't totally necessary. If you have a friend with an impact wrench, that's all you'll need...as far as the tensioner, loosen one bolt and ur golden because it's spring loaded, so you just need a screwdriver to pry it to the loosen position and the belt will literally fall off.
The hardest part is getting the belt on, and only because the routing diagram for the belt looks nothing like the side of the engine. If you get the FC 2 pc kit, you use the stock belt, so that makes it easier in that aspect, but harder because of the location of the water pump pulley (brace in the way of taking it off, so you have to use a wrench to wiggle up in there and loosen the bolts, but not overly difficult to do).
There are a few how-to's out there as well with great helpful hints to getting the crank pulley swapped out. I think I read somewhere on one that they used the tire iron as a wedge in between the lugs to keep the crank from turning, then you can use a wrench with some sort of cheater bar on it to get the crank bolt loose.
The hardest part is getting the belt on, and only because the routing diagram for the belt looks nothing like the side of the engine. If you get the FC 2 pc kit, you use the stock belt, so that makes it easier in that aspect, but harder because of the location of the water pump pulley (brace in the way of taking it off, so you have to use a wrench to wiggle up in there and loosen the bolts, but not overly difficult to do).
There are a few how-to's out there as well with great helpful hints to getting the crank pulley swapped out. I think I read somewhere on one that they used the tire iron as a wedge in between the lugs to keep the crank from turning, then you can use a wrench with some sort of cheater bar on it to get the crank bolt loose.
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The only downside though is that you would need a lift to use a cheater bar because there wouldn't be enough room to use it if the car was only on jacks. Not saying it can't be done but the easiest way to install it would be to have it on a lift. Oh and to answer your one question a little denz...I paid $80-100 for an UDP on my Mustang. I am sure prices for the Focus would be somewhere around that if not less. Just ask your dealership....I know when I asked mine they had no clue what it was[].
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warranty is gone..... i'm at 45,000 miles now.
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that's a good deal. I need to put new rotors and brake pads in, so I will try to see if I can squeeze that in there... []
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