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G9T-718 RENAULT Diesel 2000-2002

G9T-718 engine — Renault 2.2 dCi (2.2L)

2.2L · 129 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
RENAULT
Displacement
2.2 L
Power
129 hp
Production years
2000-2002
Fuel type
Diesel

Vehicles with this engine

J66

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code G9T-718
Capacity 2188 cc
Idle speed 800 ± 10 rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 1.0 bar
Max. compression loss between cylinders 10 %
Oil pressure > 1.2 / 1000 > 3.5 / 3000 bar/rpm

Engine (diesel)

System (make and type) Bosch EDC15C 4.1
Number of cylinders 4
Injector firing order 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
High-pressure pump: Bosch CP 1
Pressure 250-1350 bar
Low-pressure pump: Bosch EKP3
Pressure 2.5-4.0 bar
Turbocharger (make and type) Garrett
Turbo pressure 0.210 bar
Injector pressure < 1525 bar
Glow plugs (make and type) Beru / Champion
Glow plug resistance 0.6 ohms
Oil temperature during test 80 °C
Exhaust gas analysis 0.44 m-1
Max. no-load governed speed 4500 rpm

Cooling system

Cap pressure 1.2 bar
Thermostat opens at 89 °C

Electrical

Battery 85 Ah
Alternator 125 A

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 8.3 l
Manual transmission PK1
Gearbox refill 3.1 l
Cooling system 7.5 l
Air-conditioner refrigerant 820 ± 30 g
Air-conditioner compressor oil 135 ± 15 ml

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 30 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 300 ± 6 °
Glow plugs 15 Nm
Valve cover 12 Nm
Exhaust manifold 30 Nm
Alternator 30 Nm
Main bearing cap — Stage 1 20 Nm
Main bearing cap — Stage 2 150 ± 10 °
Big-end bearing cap — Stage 1 25 Nm
Big-end bearing cap — Stage 2 60 ± 6 °
Big-end bearing cap 20 Nm
Coolant pump 10 Nm
Coolant pump pulley 50 Nm
Oil filter 25 Nm
Front hub 280 Nm
Rear hub 170 Nm
Wheel bolts 100 Nm

Workshop procedures for this engine

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.