K9K-714 engine — Renault 1.5 dCi (1.5L)
1.5L · 68 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | K9K-714 |
| Capacity | 1461 cc |
| Idle speed | 850 ± 50 rpm |
| Inlet | 0.13 - 0.25 mm |
| Exhaust | 0.33 - 0.45 mm |
| Differential limit between cylinders | 1.0 bar |
| Oil pressure | 1.2 / 800 3.5 / 3000 bar/rpm |
| Idle speed | 800 ± 50 rpm |
Engine (diesel)
| System (make and type) | Delphi DCM 1.2 |
| Pressure | 5.0 bar |
| Pressure | > 1050 bar |
| Maximum rail pressure | 1600 bar |
| Glow plugs (make and type) | Beru / Champion |
| Glow plug resistance | 0.6 ohms |
| Turbo pressure | 1.1 / 2.2 ± 0.5 bar/mm |
| Max. no-load governed speed | 4900 ± 150 rpm |
| Exhaust gas analysis | 1.4 m-1 |
| High-pressure pump: | Delphi |
| Pressure | 1400 - 1600 bar |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.4 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 89 °C |
| Thermostat fully open at | 99 ± 2 °C |
| Stage 1 | 99 °C |
| Stage 2 | 102 °C |
Electrical
| Battery | 70 Ah |
| Alternator | 110 / 125 A |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 4.6 l |
| Manual transmission | JH3 |
| Gearbox refill | 3.4 l |
| Cooling system | 6.0 l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 660 ± 35 g |
| Air-conditioner compressor oil | 135 ± 10 ml |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 25 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 25 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 | 270 ± 10 ° |
| Valve cover | 11 Nm |
| Camshaft bearing caps | 10 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold | 26 Nm |
| Glow plugs | 15 Nm |
| Injector nozzle | 28 Nm |
| Big-end bearing cap — Stage 1 | 20 Nm |
| Big-end bearing cap — Stage 2 | 45 ± 6 ° |
| Main bearing cap — Stage 1 | 25 Nm |
| Main bearing cap — Stage 2 | 47 ± 6 ° |
| Oil plug | 20 Nm |
| Manual transmission drain plug | 25 Nm |
| Front hub | 280 Nm |
| Rear hub | 175 Nm |
| Wheel nuts | 90 Nm |
Engine codes in the same family
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Workshop procedures for this engine
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