The F8Q engine is a 1.9-liter inline-4 indirect injection diesel engine produced by Renault and used across multiple models from the 1980s through the 2000s. It features a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) with 8 valves and is available in both naturally aspirated (NA) and turbocharged (F8QT) versions.
Its robust design made it popular in Europe, South America, and Africa, and it was also used under license in Suzukiand Dacia vehicles.
2. Technical Specifications
Item
Specification
Engine Code
F8Q, F8QT, F8Q6, F8Q7, etc.
Displacement
1.9L (1870 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Valvetrain
SOHC, 8-Valve
Fuel System
Indirect Injection (IDI)
Aspiration
NA or Turbocharged
Cylinder Head Material
Aluminum Alloy
Block Material
Cast Iron
Cooling
Water-cooled
Emission Standard
Euro 2 / Euro 3 (varies by market)
3. OEM Cylinder Head Part Numbers
OEM Part No.
Notes
7701036444
Standard cylinder head (bare casting)
7701470763
Assembled head with camshaft
7700863798
For turbocharged F8QT variant
7711130076
Updated casting with injector port revision
Available as bare, semi-complete, or fully assembled head Compatible with mechanical and electronic injection pumps
4. Compatible Vehicles
Make
Model
Years
Renault
Clio I/II
1990–2001
Renault
Megane I
1995–2003
Renault
Kangoo
1997–2008
Renault
R19
1988–1997
Renault
Express / Rapid
1989–2000
Dacia
Solenza / SupeRNova
2000–2008
Suzuki
Jimny 1.9 DDiS (F8Q-Di)
2004–2006
5. Product Options
Type
Details
Bare Cylinder Head
No valves or camshaft
Semi-Complete
Includes valve seats, guides, springs
Fully Assembled
Includes camshaft, valves, rockers, ready to install
Precision-machined Pressure-tested Direct fit for OEM intake/exhaust manifolds Turbo and non-turbo versions available
6. Installation Tips
Replace head gasket with correct thickness (notched code)
Torque cylinder head bolts in three-stage pattern
Always use new head bolts (torque-to-yield)
Prime oil galleries before first engine start
Check valve clearances (adjust manually if needed)
