602.912 engine — Mercedes-Benz 2.5 D (2.5L)
2.5L · 90 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | 602.912 |
| Capacity | 2497 cc |
| Idle speed | 650 - 750 rpm |
| Normal | 26.0 - 32.0 bar |
| Minimum | 18.0 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | 3.0 bar |
| Oil pressure | 3/3000 bar/rpm |
Engine (diesel)
| Injection pump (make and type) | Bosch PES 5M 55C 320RS 201 |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Injector firing order | 1-2-4-5-3 |
| Injection pump timing (static) | 15 ± 1 mm |
| Injector pressure | 115 - 125 bar |
| Minimum | 100 bar |
| Coolant temperature during test | 70 °C |
| Idle speed, minimum | 610 rpm |
| Idle speed, maximum | 800 rpm |
| Min. no-load governed speed | 4900 rpm |
| Max. no-load governed speed | 5400 rpm |
| Exhaust gas analysis | < 2.1 m-1 |
| Exhaust gas analysis (opacity) | 56 % |
| Test time | 1 s |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.3 - 1.5 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 83 - 87 °C |
Electrical
| Battery | 74 Ah |
| Alternator | 70 A |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 6.5 l |
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 7.0 l |
| Manual transmission | 717.41X |
| Gearbox refill | 1.5 l |
| Automatic transmission | 722.414 |
| Gearbox refill | 5.5 l |
| Differential | 0.7 l |
| Differential | 1.1 l |
| Cooling system | 9.0 l |
| Cooling system | 9.5 l |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 15 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 35 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 | 90 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 5 | 90 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 25 Nm |
| Injector nozzle | 80 Nm |
| Glow plugs | 20 Nm |
| Front hub | 12 Nm |
| Rear hub | 200-240 Nm |
| Wheel nuts | 110 Nm |
Workshop procedures for this engine
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