The 2.2-liter Opel X22DTH or LL9 diesel engine was produced from 1998 to 2000 and was installed only on a couple of company models, the Frontera SUV and the Sintra minivan. After modernization in 2000, the diesel engine began to comply with EURO 3 and received the Y22DTH index.
The X family also includes engines: X17DTL, X20DTL and X20DTH.
The engine was installed on:
- Opel Frontera B (U99) in 1998 – 2000;
- Opel Sintra A (APV) in 1998 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1998-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 2171 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 260 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 98 |
| Compression ratio | 18.5 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.1 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opel Frontera 1999) — city — highway — combined |
11.2 7.2 8.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 195 |
Disadvantages of the X22DTH engine
- The main problems for the owner are the frequent airing of the fuel system;
- Relatively many breakdowns happen here in the electrical part of the Bosch VP44 injection pump;
- On the specialized forums, many cases of crankshaft failure are described when driving in tightness;
- Drying of the gaskets under the nozzles leads to the ingress of lubricant into diesel fuel;
- Even before 100,000 km you will encounter contamination of the EGR valve or particulate filter.
