Lancia voyager RT

VM Motori four-cylinder diesel with 163 hp. Sufficient for the large van, but not overpowered. Check EGR valve and turbocharger at high mileage.

• !! Water pump failure damages timing belt from 150,000 km

  The water pump on the VM Motori 2.8 CRD (ENS) typically fails from 300,000 km and can cause the timing belt to jump. Timing belt change interval: 150,000 km.

  Symptoms: Coolant loss, water pump squealing, rising temperature gauge, in the worst case engine damage from belt jump
  600–1,800 $
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• !! Crankshaft position sensor failure from 100,000 km

  The crankshaft position sensor on the VM Motori 2.8 CRD (ENS) typically fails when the engine is hot. The warm engine stalls unexpectedly and can only be restarted after it has cooled down.

  Symptoms: Warm engine stalls suddenly, will not restart until cooled, no start attempt when hot
  80–350 $
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• !! Injector wear from fuel contamination from 150,000 km

  The injectors on the VM Motori 2.8 CRD (ENS) are sensitive to fuel contamination. Poor-quality diesel or water content leads to premature injector failure.

  Symptoms: Starting problems, rough running, black exhaust smoke, increased fuel consumption
  600–2,000 $
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VM Motori four-cylinder common rail diesel, originally developed for commercial vehicle applications. Solid basic construction, but vulnerable ancillaries: turbocharger, fuel system and EGR are the most common problem areas. Regular gearbox oil changes are critical.

• !! VGT turbocharger — guide vanes coke up from 150,000 km

  The variable turbocharger (VGT) is prone to coking of the movable guide vanes from EGR soot deposits. Vanes seize: power drops and the DPF becomes overloaded.

  Symptoms: Sluggish response on the throttle, power loss, black smoke clouds on acceleration, turbocharger whistling or howling.
  600–2,000 $
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• !! Fuel rail pressure drop — engine stalling from 130,000 km

  The pressure control valve or rail pressure sensor in the high-pressure system fails: the fuel rail loses pressure, the engine stalls while driving or starts poorly.

  Symptoms: Engine stalls at motorway speed, difficult cold start, prolonged cranking, battery drain from repeated start attempts.
  300–1,000 $
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• !! Timing belt change — high labour cost from 100,000 km

  Timing belt change recommended at 100,000 km. Cost 475–670 €. Water pump must be replaced simultaneously — otherwise the entire job will have to be repeated later.

  Symptoms: No warning before failure. With worn tensioners: squealing or clicking.
  475–800 $
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Chrysler Pentastar V6 in the rebadged Grand Voyager. Robust mass-market technology with timing chain. High consumption, but trouble-free with regular maintenance.

• !! Timing chain early bearing design issue from 80,000 km

  As with the Lancia Thema, early Voyager Pentastar 3.6 V6 engines (2011–2014) had the known timing chain guide rail problem. The design was revised from 2014 onward.

  Symptoms: Timing chain rattle on cold start, synchronisation fault P0017, power loss
  800–3,000 $
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• !! Thermostat housing and cooling system leaks from 100,000 km

  The thermostat housing and heater pipe in the engine block of the Pentastar 3.6 V6 show typical coolant leaks on older vehicles. Inexpensive repair when caught early.

  Symptoms: Coolant loss, dropping coolant level, coolant smell, white deposits on engine block
  150–600 $
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• !! Rocker arm wear from 60,000 km

  Faulty rocker arms on the Pentastar 3.6 V6 in the Grand Voyager cause engine noise and potentially severe damage. Chrysler recommends replacing rocker arms and hydraulic lifters as the solution.

  Symptoms: Ticking from engine bay, power loss, rough running
  500–2,000 $
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