Engine Rover 18K4F

The 1.8-liter Rover 18K4F engine was produced at the company’s factories from 1995 to 2006 and was installed on almost all cars of the concern, including the Land Rover Freelander crossover. On most models, it developed from 115 to 120 hp, and on the MG F it was boosted to 135 hp.

Engines of K-series: 11K4F, 14K2F, 14K4F, 16K4F, 18K4F, 18K4K, 18K4G.

Specifications

Production years 1995-2006
Displacement, cc 1796
Fuel system distributed injection
Power output, hp 115 – 135
Torque output, Nm 160 – 165
Cylinder block aluminum R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 80
Piston stroke, mm 89.3
Compression ratio 10.5
Features DOHC
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive belt
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging no
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 4.5
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 3
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Rover 25 2001)
— city
— highway
— combined
8.9
5.3
6.7
Engine lifespan, km ~300 000
Weight, kg 108

The engine was installed on:

  • Rover 200 III (RF) in 1997 – 1999;
  • Rover 25 I (RF) in 1999 – 2002;
  • Rover 400 II (RT) in 1997 – 1999;
  • Rover 45 I (RT) in 1999 – 2005;
  • Rover 75 I (RJ) in 1998 – 2005;
  • Rover Streetwise I (RF) in 2003 – 2005;
  • MG F in 1995 – 2002;
  • MG TF in 2002 – 2005;
  • MG ZR in 2001 – 2005;
  • MG ZS in 2001 – 2005;
  • MG ZT in 2003 – 2005;
  • Land Rover Freelander 1 (L314) in 1997 – 2006.

Disadvantages of the Rover 18K4F engine

  • Most of all, the unit is afraid of overheating, here it often breaks through the gasket and leads the cylinder head;
  • Also quite a lot of trouble is delivered by the vagaries of the MEMS fuel injection system;
  • Once every 100,000 km, the timing belt needs to be replaced, or if it breaks, the valves will bend;
  • Grease leaks constantly through the camshaft seals and valve cover.

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