Commercial Diesel Engines
from £1,100 to £3,200
Rebuilt units from £1,100 · Common codes: TD27, TD42, QD32, YD25DDTi
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Commercial Diesel Engines
from £1,100 to £3,200
Rebuilt units from £1,100 · Common codes: TD27, TD42, QD32, YD25DDTi
Petrol Range Engines
from £1,000 to £2,800
Rebuilt units from £1,000 · Common codes: KA24DE, VG30E, QR20DE, KA20DE
Modern Diesel Engines
from £1,400 to £3,500
Rebuilt units from £1,400 · Common codes: ZD30DDTi, YD25DDTi, TD23

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The table below shows typical UK rebuilt engine costs across Nissan Caravan variants - compare failure causes, engine codes, fuel types, and price ranges to benchmark what commercial and private drivers are paying.


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Every engine code fitted to the Nissan Caravan across all generations, with technical specs, compatible variants and trims, known failure points, and average rebuilt prices from UK specialists. Select any engine code to compare quotes.
Extracted from detailed diesel engine families across Nissan Caravan variants.

TD27 - 2.7L Diesel
Main replacement triggers are timing chain wear, EGR / cooling faults and turbo-control issues.
Compatible variants
Avg. rebuilt price
£1,100 - £2,400
Supply only
Technical specifications
Common failures
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The Nissan Caravan is a proven commercial workhorse, but high mileage and heavy loads expose specific weaknesses in the TD27, TD42, KA24, and ZD30 engine families. Every rebuilt engine supplied through EngineMarket includes upgraded internal components designed to address the original failure point - plus a minimum 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.
Nissan Caravan TD27 Head Gasket Failure
Most affected vehicles
Nissan Caravan E24 2.7D, E25 2.7D (1986-2001, TD27 & TD27ETi)
Failure mileage range
80,000 - 120,000 miles
Typical failure window
Root cause
High thermal cycling and original single-layer gasket design cannot withstand sustained commercial torque loads, causing combustion pressure breach.
Repair options & estimated costs (UK ranges)
| Repair tier | Dealer price | Specialist price | What it involves | Longevity / suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor - Preventative MLS Gasket Upgrade | £800 - £1,100 | £600 - £850 | Head skim, multi-layer steel gasket install, upgraded head bolts | 30k-50k miles if block and cooling system are sound |
| Intermediate - Cylinder Head Replacement | £1,200 - £1,600 | £900 - £1,200 | New/reconditioned head, timing reset, full coolant flush | 40k-60k miles, viable if block compression is healthy |
| Full Replacement - Rebuilt / Reconditioned Engine | £2,200 - £3,200 | £1,500 - £2,400 | Complete short/long block swap, upgraded gaskets, bench-tested | 80k+ miles, includes 12-month warranty |
Our recommendation
For E24/E25 commercial vans over 90k miles, a full rebuilt unit is the only cost-effective solution. Partial repairs often fail within 12 months due to underlying block stress and warped coolant passages.
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Every displacement fitted to the Nissan Caravan across all UK generations is listed below, with compatible engine codes, production years and common failure notes to help you identify the correct replacement.
A compact early-generation diesel powering the short-run TD23 variants, favoured for light urban delivery routes where lower road tax and basic mechanical simplicity were prioritised over highway torque.
Engine Code(s)
TD23
Compatible Models (UK)
E24 2.3D, Homy 2.3D
Power output
Verified by registration
Common Failure Points
Mechanical injection pump wear, head bolt stretch under load
Production Years: 1986-1992
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Diesel power dominates UK Caravan sales across E24, E25, E28, E29 and NV350 generations, accounting for the vast majority of commercial replacement enquiries due to high mileage usage and known thermal/fuel system vulnerabilities.
Common Nissan Caravan Diesel Engine Families
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Typical Diesel Models
Diesel power dominates UK Caravan sales across E24, E25, E28, E29 and NV350 generations, accounting for the vast majority of commercial replacement enquiries due to high mileage usage and known thermal/fuel system vulnerabilities.
Common Nissan Caravan Diesel Engine Families
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Known For
Typical Diesel Models
Petrol variants serve lighter duty, passenger-focused and urban delivery roles, offering smoother operation but higher fuel costs and distinct timing chain/oil system failure patterns.
Common Nissan Caravan Petrol Engine Families
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Typical Petrol Models
A niche dual-fuel configuration offered on select NV350 fleet vehicles, combining petrol base architecture with compressed natural gas storage for urban emission compliance.
Nissan Caravan CNG Engine Codes
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Important Notes
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This section covers all major engine changes across the Nissan Caravan production timeline, organised so owners can quickly identify their engine and compare rebuilt engine prices from UK specialists.
⚙Key Changes
▣Main Engines
TD23- 2.3L diesel (E24 base panel)
TD27- 2.7L diesel (E24 commercial)
KA20- 2.0L petrol (E24 passenger)
KA24- 2.4L petrol (E24 high-spec)
▰Popular Models
🔧Known For
Engine Codes Covered:
TD23TD27KA20KA24