Engine Opel X20DTL

The 2.0-liter diesel engine Opel X20DTL or LD3 was produced from 1996 to 2000 and was installed on a number of the concern’s most popular models, such as Astra, Vectra, Zafira. This in-house developed power unit was equipped with a Bosch type VP-44 fuel pump.

The X family also includes engines: X17DTL, X20DTH and X22DTH.

The engine was installed on:

  • Opel Astra G (T98) in 1998 – 2000;
  • Opel Vectra B (J96) in 1996 – 2000;
  • Opel Zafira A (T98) in 1999 – 2000.

Specifications

Production years 1996-2000
Displacement, cc 1995
Fuel system direct injection
Power output, hp 82
Torque output, Nm 185
Cylinder block cast iron R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 84
Piston stroke, mm 90
Compression ratio 18.5
Features no
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive chain
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging yes
Recommended engine oil 5W-40
Engine oil capacity, liter 5.5
Fuel type diesel
Euro standards EURO 2
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Vectra 1999)
— city
— highway
— combined
7.8
4.7
5.8
Engine lifespan, km ~350 000
Weight, kg 190

Disadvantages of the X20DTL engine

  • Most powertrain problems are related to the Bosch VP44 fuel pump;
  • The weak point of this injection pump is the fuel valve control transistor;
  • If the fuel filter is incorrectly replaced, you can simply air the system;
  • Due to the drying of the rubber gaskets under the nozzles, the oil enters the diesel fuel;
  • Also here, the EGR valve is often overgrown with soot and the EGR valve is clogged and the particulate filter is clogged.

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