Engine Overview and Common Failures
The weight of the DV6CTED engine according to the catalog is 135 kg. The DV6CTED engine number is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The finicky piezo injectors. This diesel engine is equipped with a Common Rail Siemens/Continental system with piezo injectors, which is very reliable and works without problems when using normal fuel. However, if any fuel is poured into the tank of the car, the repair will be quite expensive. Valve plate breakage. Sometimes in diesel engines of this family, an unexpected valve plate breakage can occur, which leads to engine failure. It is likely that there was a batch of defective valves. EGR valve and dosing flap. Like in most modern diesel engines, the EGR valve and dosing flap often get clogged and stuck here, leading to very unstable engine operation. Other weak spots. A characteristic feature of engines in this series is frequent oil leaks from under the valve cover. Additionally, coolant often seeps from the gasket of the oil filter heat exchanger. In case of a timing belt failure, not only the broken rockers will need to be replaced, but also the camshaft.