The F1CE engine is a 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine developed by FPT (Fiat Powertrain Technologies), widely used in Iveco Daily, Fiat Ducato, and other commercial and industrial vehicles. It is part of the F1C family, featuring robust architecture and long service life, built for Euro 4, Euro 5, and Euro 6 compliance.
| Engine Codes (Examples) | F1CE3481E, F1CE3481F, F1CE0481D, F1CE3481G, F1CE3481M | | Configuration | Inline-4, DOHC, 16-Valve | | Fuel Type | Diesel | | Emissions Standard | Euro 4 / 5 / 6 (with DPF / SCR on some variants) |
2. Cylinder Head Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Displacement
2998 cc (3.0L)
Valvetrain
DOHC – 4 valves per cylinder (16 total)
Cylinder Head Material
Cast Aluminum Alloy
Block Material
Cast Iron
Injection System
Common Rail Direct Injection (Bosch)
Turbocharging
Yes (Wastegate or VGT Turbocharger)
Timing
Chain-driven camshafts
Cooling System
Water-cooled
3. Compatible Vehicles (Examples)
Brand / Make
Model
Year Range
Iveco
Daily 3.0 HPI / HPT / CNG
2007–present
Fiat
Ducato 3.0 Multijet
2007–present
Opel / Vauxhall
Movano 3.0 CDTi (rare)
2010–2018
FPT Industrial
Marine, Off-road, and Generator Sets
Ongoing
Others
Some Case IH, New Holland machinery
Selected years
4. OEM Cylinder Head Part Numbers (Examples)
Description
OEM Reference Numbers
Bare Cylinder Head
504373001, 5801865385, 5801865387
Complete Head Assembly
5801865386, 5801637133
Head Gasket
504369696, 5801472530
Exact number varies by Euro level, injector seating, turbo configuration.
5. Common Cylinder Head Problems
Issue
Description & Cause
Solution
Injector seat erosion
Caused by heat/carbon buildup
Re-cut seats or replace head
Glow plug seizure
Aluminum corrosion around glow plug
Careful removal or thread repair
Valve seat wear
High mileage, poor fuel
Regrind or replace seats
Cracks between valve ports
From overheating
Pressure test and replace if needed
Oil leaks from cam housing area
Faulty sealant or warped cam cap
Resurface, reseal, or replace
6. Installation Guidelines
Always use new torque-to-yield head bolts
Follow proper torque sequence and spec (can be provided on request)
Replace MLS head gasket with exact thickness based on piston protrusion
Check injector codes (QR/Bosch) and reprogram ECU if applicable