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The 2.0 DiTD is an older pre-chamber/common-rail diesel with a distributor injection pump — robust in principle but with clear weak points. Importantly, it is an interference engine; a snapped timing belt risks bent valves and broken rocker arms. A common trigger is the belt-driven water pump seizing and taking the belt with it — so always replace the water pump with the belt. The distributor injection pump and high-pressure lines can leak, as can the injector flame shields. EGR carbon is common. With the belt/pump interval kept and the injection system maintained, it is a long-lived diesel.

• !! Interference Engine — Engine Damage on Timing Belt Failure from 80,000 km

  The RF diesel is an interference engine. If the timing belt snaps, pistons and valves collide — the cylinder head must be replaced. Change interval: 80,000 km or 8 years.

  Symptoms: Engine won't start after belt snap, no compression, metallic noises on start attempts
  300–400 $
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• !! Water pump seizes — timing-belt failure from 120,000 km

  The belt-driven water pump can seize and take the timing belt with it. As the RF is an interference engine, bent valves and broken rocker arms follow — major damage. Always replace the water pump with the timing belt.

  Symptoms: Coolant loss/overheating, then sudden belt failure with engine damage.
  1,500–3,000 $
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• !! Leaking Injection Pump (Solenoid Valve) from 100,000 km

  The solenoid valve beneath the injection pump leaks. Diesel seeps out and can attack coolant hoses and wiring looms. Diesel specialists replace only the valve rather than the entire pump.

  Symptoms: Diesel smell in engine bay, visible fuel moisture beneath the injection pump, swollen coolant hoses
  150–800 $
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The 1.8 16V (FP) is an older belt-driven naturally aspirated petrol from the late 1990s and 2000s — simple and robust. Importantly it is a non-interference engine; a snapped belt usually leaves it undamaged, yet the timing belt and tensioner are mandatory every 90,000 km. Typical age items are oil consumption through piston rings and valve stem seals at high mileage, a hardened intake-manifold gasket causing a vacuum leak and rough idle, and early-wearing ignition coils/leads. Valve-cover gasket and engine mounts are usual wear parts. With the belt interval kept, a long-lived engine.

• !! Timing belt + tensioner — replace every 90,000 km from 90,000 km

  The FP is a non-interference engine: a snapped belt usually leaves the engine undamaged. The weak point is the tensioner roller and spring, which must be renewed with the belt. Interval 90,000 km / 6 years. In rare high-rpm or worn cases a valve can still suffer.

  Symptoms: Squeak/rattle from the belt drive, on failure the engine stops (usually without consequential damage).
  400–900 $
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• !! Oil Consumption at High Mileage from 180,000 km

  The FP engine tends toward increased oil consumption at high mileage (from around 180,000 km) due to worn oil control rings or valve stem seals. Documented cases of running on 3 cylinders.

  Symptoms: Heavy oil consumption, occasional running on 3 cylinders, blue smoke, compression loss
  500–2,000 $
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• ! Intake Manifold Gasket Hardened — False Air Ingress from 120,000 km

  The intake manifold gasket hardens with age and becomes porous, causing the engine to draw in false air when cold. The fault is most pronounced during cold running and disappears once the engine is warm.

  Symptoms: Engine runs roughly when cold as if on 3 cylinders, rough cold start, symptoms disappear after 2–3 km
  50–200 $
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The 2.0 16V (FS) is the larger belt-driven naturally aspirated petrol of the late 1990s and 2000s — solid and long-lived. It is a non-interference engine: a thrown belt usually does not damage it. The real risk is the belt-driven water pump, which can seize suddenly and take the belt with it (sometimes shortly after a belt change) — so always renew the water pump and tensioner with the belt. The most common daily nuisance is the vacuum-leak complex: a porous intake-manifold gasket, a worn idle control valve and throttle fouling cause a rough idle. Ignition leads, valve-cover gasket and engine mounts are usual wear points.

• !! Water Pump Seizes Timing Belt — Total Engine Failure Possible from 90,000 km

  The FS is a non-interference engine — a thrown belt usually leaves the engine undamaged. But the belt-driven water pump can seize suddenly (sometimes shortly after a belt change) and take the belt with it: the engine stops, with an overheating risk. So always renew the water pump and tensioner with the belt.

  Symptoms: Screeching scraping followed by engine failure, no prior warning, engine can stop under full throttle
  400–2,500 $
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• ! Intake Manifold Gasket Porous and Throttle Body Fouled from 100,000 km

  The FS intake manifold gasket hardens; the throttle body is prone to carbon build-up. Both together lead to rough idle and poor cold starting. One of the most common complaints in the 626 GF/GW forum.

  Symptoms: Rough cold running, engine stalls when declutching, fluctuating idle, poor throttle response
  30–300 $
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• ! HT Leads and Spark Plugs Wear Prematurely from 60,000 km

  HT leads and spark plugs are known wear items on the FS engine. Explicitly mentioned in the 626 GF collective fault thread. Faulty leads cause misfires.

  Symptoms: Misfires, rough idle, surging under load, increased fuel consumption
  50–150 $
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