Ford RVA engine
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The 1.8-liter diesel engine Ford RVA or 1.8 Endura DE was assembled from 1995 to 1998 and installed on the sixth generation of the Escort model, in a number of sources it is considered the seventh. The motor was not famous for its reliability, but it had a simple design and good repairability.
The Endura-DE line also includes internal combustion engines: RTK, RFA and RFN.
Specifications of the Ford RVA 1.8 TD Endura DE 70 ps engine
| Exact volume | 1753 cm³ |
| Supply system | fore camera |
| Internal combustion engine power | 70 hp |
| Torque | 135 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 | Yes |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.1 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate resource | 210 000 km |
The weight of the RVA engine according to the catalog is 180 kg
The RVA engine number is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption RVA Ford 1.8 Endura DE
Using the example of a 1997 Ford Escort with a manual transmission:
| City | 8.5 liters |
| Track | 5.5 liters |
| Mixed | 6.7 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the RVA Ford Endura-DE 1.8 l 70ps engine
| Escort 6 (CE14) | 1995 – 1998 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the Ford Endura DE 1.8 RVA
The timing belt has a very modest resource, and when the valve breaks, it always bends
Also, many owners complain about problems with starting the car in severe frost.
The motor suffers from oil leaks, a weak point at the junction of the upper and lower parts of the block
The lack of cooling here leads to rapid wear of the rings of the fourth cylinder.
The forums describe several cases of the destruction of the crankshaft or its failure from the supports
