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donp38

Well-Known Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #1

Hi guys

Can someone tell me if the current L405 3.0 Diesel has a iron or ali engine block?

Many thanks.
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300bhp/ton

Well-Known Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #2

Why?

For the record aluminium blocks are fairly rare on diesels.

The V6 actually uses 'compacted graphite iron'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_AJD-V6/PSA_DT17#Lion_V6

 

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donp38

Well-Known Member

• Jul 28, 2015

• #3

Many thanks..