Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Diesel Engine All sections

OHC Diesel Engine S8U General Opel Arena I

OHC Diesel Engine S8U

General

The S8U unit is a four - cylinder, single overhead camshaft, 2.5 litre diesel engine, employing indirect injection.

Special features of the engine include:

· A cylinder block of rigid construction, the block being split along the horizontal plane of the crankshaft main bearings.

· A separate ancillary unit that drives the fuel injection pump, oil pump, vacuum pump and power steering pump.

· A belt - driven camshaft and ancillary drive unit.