Ford RTK engine
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The 1.8-liter Ford RTK or RTJ or 1.8 Endura DE engine was produced from 1995 to 2000 and was installed on the fourth generation of the popular Fiesta model, in the pre-facelift version. This diesel engine is not very reliable, but it is repairable due to its simple design.
The Endura-DE line also includes internal combustion engines: RVA, RFA and RFN.
Specifications of the Ford RTK 1.8 D Endura DE 60 ps motor
| Exact volume | 1753 cm³ |
| Supply system | fore cameras |
| Internal combustion engine power | 60 hp |
| Torque | 105 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Bore | 82.5 mm |
| Piston stroke | 82 mm |
| Compression ratio | 21.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.0 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate resource | 240 000 km |
RTK motor catalog weight is 170 kg
The RTK engine number is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption RTK Ford 1.8 Endura DE
Using the example of a 1998 Ford Fiesta with a manual transmission:
| City | 7.9 liters |
| Track | 5.0 liters |
| Mixed | 6.1 liters |
Which models were fitted with the RTK Ford Endura-DE 1.8 l 60ps engine
| Party 4 (BE91) | 1995 – 2000 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the Ford Endura DE 1.8 RTK
The operation of this diesel engine in cold weather is very difficult, sometimes it simply does not start.
Usually the motor breaks down after the timing belt breaks, the resource of which is less than 50 km
Due to poor cooling, there is a risk of burnout of valves and rings in the fourth cylinder
This engine suffers from leaks, especially at the junction of the upper and lower parts of the block
Lack of lubrication often leads to rotation of the liners or breakage of the crankshaft.
