The 2.5-liter Volkswagen BJM or Crafter 2.5 diesel engine was assembled from 2006 to 2010 and was installed on the pre-styling version of the famous first generation Crafter minibus. After upgrading to more stringent EURO 5 environmental standards, this unit changed the index to CECB.
The EA381 series includes: CN, AAS, AAT, 1T, AEL, AHD, BJK, BJM.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 2461 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 163 |
| Torque output, Nm | 350 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 16.8 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | MHI TD04L |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 9.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Crafter 2008) — city — highway — combined |
11.5 7.6 8.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
| Weight, kg | 220 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Crafter 1 (2E) in 2006 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the VW BJM engine
- This is a very reliable diesel engine, but piezo injectors are demanding on fuel quality.
- A well-known weak point of the unit is the system for changing the geometry of the turbine.
- It is very important to monitor the condition of the timing belt, since when it breaks, the valves bend.
- Quite often there are leaks of grease through the seals or antifreeze through the flanges.
- Also in winter, freezing of condensate in the engine breather is often found.
