Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi Engine Replacement Compare Prices & Get Quotes

A used Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi engine (D4FD) costs £400-£1,200 supply-only, while a reconditioned unit is £1,200-£2,200 and a full rebuilt engine £2,000-£3,800 [EM-QUOTE]. Fitted costs add £520-£650 labour at a specialist. Compare quotes through EnginesMarket to find the best deal for your exact year and mileage.

• Used: £400-£1,200 supply-only
• Reconditioned: £1,200-£2,200 supply-only
• Rebuilt: £2,000-£3,800 supply-only

Symptoms include clutch judder when pulling away, metallic rattling on startup, and vibration through the clutch pedal. If you hear a "knocking" sound at idle that disappears when the clutch is depressed, that's also a classic DMF warning sign. These failures typically occur between 80,000-120,000 miles [THIRD-PARTY].

• Rattling noise on startup or at idle
• Juddering or vibration when pulling away
• Clutch pedal vibration or unusual feel

A full rebuilt D4FD engine costs around £2,000-£3,800 supply-only [EM-QUOTE]. For a 2011-2014 i40 worth £3,000-£6,000, replacement may represent 50-80% of vehicle value - often borderline. For a 2016+ facelift i40 worth £6,000-£9,000, replacement is more financially sensible. Always factor in labour (£520-£650) and the value of a 12-month warranty vs. scrapping.

• 2011-2014 values £3,000-£6,000: evaluate carefully
• 2015-2019 values £6,000-£9,000+: replacement is viable
• Always factor in labour and warranty value

A specialist workshop typically completes a full D4FD engine swap in 8-10 hours. With parts sourcing and delivery factored in, allow 2-3 days from quote to car back on the road. Supply & fit options through EnginesMarket streamline the process by pairing you with a specialist who has the engine in stock.

• 8-10 hours specialist labour
• 2-3 days typical turnaround
• Supply & fit options available

All three use the same D4FD engine block, but with different ECU mapping and sometimes slightly different injectors. The 116hp (85kW) was the original launch variant (2011-2015), the 136hp (100kW) arrived in 2012, and the 141hp (104kW) was introduced with the 2015 facelift. All are compatible with the same core replacement engine - the supplier will match the correct ECU tune to your vehicle [THIRD-PARTY].

• Same D4FD block, different mapping
• 116hp: 2011-2015, 136hp: 2012-2015, 141hp: 2015-2019
• One D4FD engine fits all; supplier matches tune

The Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDi uses a timing chain, not a belt [THIRD-PARTY]. This is confirmed by main dealers and owners' forums. The chain does not need routine replacement like a belt, but can stretch on higher-mileage examples (100k+). A rattling noise at startup or unusual diesel knock can indicate chain wear - which a specialist should inspect immediately [EM-INTERVIEW].

• Timing chain, not belt
• No routine replacement interval
• Rattling noise = chain wear warning