The Opel X14XE and Z14XE engines belong to the 1.4 Ecotec series and are 1.4-liter distributed fuel injection power units. These engines share many similarities, including a cast iron cylinder block, aluminum head with 16 valves, and a belt-driven timing design. However, there are differences in their environmental class, weight Read more…
Main characteristics of the Opel C14NZ engine Parameter Characteristic Manufacturer Bochum plant Engine make C14NZ Years of manufacture 1989-1996 Cylinder block material Cast iron Power system Injector Type Ready Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 2 Piston stroke, mm 73.4 Cylinder diameter, mm 77.6 Compression ratio 9.4 Engine displacement, Read more…
The Opel A14XER engine, also known as the Ecotec LDD, was produced from 2009 to 2015. This engine was installed in popular Opel compact models such as the Astra, Corsa, Meriva and Adam. After 2015, the A14XER engines were replaced by B-series motors that meet Euro-6 standards. A14XER specifications Characteristics Read more…
The Opel Z13DTJ engine, also known as the LDP, was produced from 2005 to 2011 in a Polish factory and was installed in popular Opel models such as the Agila, Corsa and Meriva. This engine is essentially a variation of the Fiat 199A2000 diesel engine, characterized by its fuel efficiency Read more…
The Opel Z13DTH diesel engine, also known as the L4I, was produced from 2005 to 2010 at a factory in Poland and used in two popular Opel models, the Astra and Corsa. By design, this engine is a modification of the Fiat 199A3000, which adds to its Italian technology and Read more…
The Opel A13DTE diesel engine, also known under the LSF index, was produced from 2009 to 2016 at the plant in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. This powertrain was the result of cooperation between General Motors and Fiat. In essence, the A13DTE is a modernized version of the popular Z13DTH engine, retaining many Read more…
This engine was first produced in 1990. Since then, it underwent a significant number of changes until its final retirement in 2014. The main milestones of modernization were associated with a change in the type of fuel system used. This material will consider the main features of this engine, as Read more…
In 2007, a new turbocharged engine A16LED with a capacity of 1.6 liters, which is a continuation of the unit Z16XER and a modified version of the Z16XER Family 1, appeared on Opel brand cars. In fact, the refinement was reduced to the installation of a BorgWarner compressor. The engine Read more…
German concern Opel introduced in 2005, 2 power units at once. The engines Z18XER and Z16XER had a volume of 1.8 and 1.6 liters, respectively, and were identical in their design. Reliability, wear resistance, excellent technical characteristics are inherent in both motors. Owners of Opel cars of different models appreciated Read more…
The engine 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH) is Italian. It is developed on the basis of the Fiat 1.9 CDTI power unit, which we have already told you about. The upgraded 2-liter engine debuted in 2008 on the Lancia Delta. Since then, it has been installed on a huge number of cars Read more…
The power unit retained the cast-iron cylinder block and chain-driven timing, but there were enough changes. For example, phase shifters were installed on the camshafts, the crankshaft pulley has a damper, the outdated thermostat was replaced with a plastic one, which opens at 103 degrees (previously at 92 degrees). Also, the power has increased by 10 “horses” and amounted to 100 hp. But in addition to this in the line of motors there was a de-fortified model, which had only 69 “horses”. It was produced under the indexes A12XEL and B12XEL on Adam and Corsa E models. In addition, this motor was equipped with Chevrolet Aveo (T300). (more…)
Opel Z12XEP 1.2L engine characteristics Parameter Value Manufacturing Aspern engine plant Engine make Z12XEP Years of manufacture 2004-2009 Cylinder block material cast iron Power system injector Type row Number of cylinders 4 Valves per cylinder 4 Piston stroke, mm 72.6 Cylinder diameter, mm 73.4 Compression ratio 10.5 Engine displacement, cc Read more…