Engine Jeep ENC

The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Jeep ENC diesel engine was produced from 1991 to 2001 and was installed on Cherokee and Grand Cherokee SUVs, as well as Voyager and Caravan minivans. This diesel engine developed by the Italian company VM Motori is also known as 425 OHV.

The VM Motori series includes: ENC, ENJ, ENS, ENR, EXF, EXJ, EXN, EXA.

Specifications

Production years 1991-2001
Displacement, cc 2499
Fuel system prechamber
Power output, hp 112 – 118
Torque output, Nm 260 – 280
Cylinder block cast iron R4
Block head aluminum 8v
Cylinder bore, mm 92
Piston stroke, mm 94
Compression ratio 21
Features OHV
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive chain/gear
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging IHI VA59A – VA63A
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 6.8
Fuel type diesel
Euro standards EURO 1
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Jeep Grand Cherokee 1995)
— city
— highway
— combined
14.2
8.6
10.3
Engine lifespan, km ~250 000

The engine was installed on:

  • Chrysler Voyager 2 (ES) in 1991 – 1995;
  • Chrysler Voyager 3 (GS) in 1995 – 2000;
  • Dodge Caravan 2 (ES) in 1991 – 1995;
  • Dodge Dakota 2 (DN) in 1998 – 2001;
  • Jeep Cherokee 2 (XJ) in 1993 – 2001;
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee 1 (ZJ) in 1993 – 1998.

Disadvantages of the ENC engine

  • This diesel has separate cylinder heads and they often crack;
  • In addition, they need to be stretched periodically or serious lubricant leaks will appear;
  • The turbine is distinguished by low reliability, sometimes it drives oil even up to 100,000 km;
  • The hoses leading to the turbine and intercooler are often frayed, but they are not cheap;
  • Still on the forum they complain about noise and vibrations at work.

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