Land Rover Engine 256t

The 2.5-liter engine Land Rover 256T or Range Rover II 2.5 TD was installed from 1994 to 2002 only in the popular SUV Land Rover Range Rover second generation. This powertrain existed in one version with a power of 136 HP and a torque of 270 Nm. This engine is a diesel variant of BMW M51.

Land Rover 256T 2.5 TD engine specifications.

Exact capacity2497 cm³
Power systemforklift chambers
Engine power136 HP
Torque270 nm
Engine blockcast iron R6
Block headaluminum 12v
Cylinder diameter80 mm
Piston stroke.82.8 mm
Compression ratio22
Engine featuresintercooler
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
TurbochargingMitsubishi TD04-11G-4
What oils to use8.7 liters 5W-40
Fuel typediesel
Environmental classEURO 1/2
Approximate life expectancy300 000 HP

Fuel consumption Land Rover Engine 256t

Using the example of a 2000 Range Rover II 2.5 TD with a manual gearbox:
City11.5 litry
Route8.2 litry
Mixed9.4 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The engine weight of 256T according to the catalog is 210 kg. The engine number 256T is located at the junction of the block and the oil pan. This diesel engine is very susceptible to overheating, and the cylinder head often cracks. Around 150,000 km, the timing of the gas distribution can be thrown off due to chain stretching. Cracks in the hot part of the turbine often appear at approximately the same mileage. Saving on oil here leads to rapid wear of the plunger pair of the fuel pump. Difficult cold starting usually indicates failure of the priming pump.

Engine Land Rover 256t​​​​​​​

Land Rover
Range Rover 2 (P38A)1994 - 2002

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See Also

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