ENGINE FAMILY SPECIFICATIONBOSCH COMMON RAILEuro 3

VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs

Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the VM Motori R425 / R428 diesel engine family.

Primary OEMBOSCH
Control ValveF00VC01015
Nozzle CodeDLLA145P978
Peak Pressure1350 bar
Hold-Down Torque28-30 N·m
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All Verified Part Numbers for VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)

The following 2 common-rail injector assemblies are calibrated for this engine family. Click any SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.

Part Number (SKU)Primary OE ReferenceControl ValveNozzle Code
05066820AA, 5066820AA, 510990024F00VC01015DLLA145P978
05142811AA, 5142811AA, 15062047FF00VC01332DLLA145P1430
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Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Make / ManufacturerVehicle Model & PlatformEngine SpecificationModel Years
ChryslerVoyager IV 2.5 CRDVM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)2000-2007
ChryslerVoyager IV 2.8 CRDVM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)2004-2007
JeepCherokee (KJ) 2.5 CRD 4x4VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)2001-2004
JeepCherokee (KJ) 2.8 CRDVM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)2003-2007
LDVMaxus 2.5VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)2005-
JeepCherokee 2.8 CRD (KJ)VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)2005-2008
JeepLiberty 2.8 CRD (KJ)VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)2005-2006
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Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol

Strict torque compliance is mandatory on VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:

🔧 Recommended Assembly Torques:
  • Hold-down clamp bolt: 28-30 N·m (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
  • High-pressure rail flare nut: 25-30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
  • Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9-12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
⚠️ ECU IMA Coding Requirement:

After fitting replacement injectors on VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.

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Technical Diagnostics FAQ for VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)

What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC)?

The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1-4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5-1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.

Can sister SKUs within the VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC) family be interchanged?

Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and F00VC01015 control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.

Which specific Bosch injectors fit the VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC) engine?

The verified genuine Bosch common-rail injectors engineered for the VM Motori R425 / R428 (2.5L & 2.8L CRD ENR / ENC) engine family are: