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Need a reliable replacement engine for your Fiat Brava ?
Engine Finders is the UK's #1 marketplace for high-quality Fiat engines.
High-performance rebuilds with OEM parts, addressing common 1.6L and 1.8L issues.
Fully stripped and rebuilt to factory specs with updated components.
Thoroughly inspected and restored, including timing components and internals.
Direct swap engines for minimal downtime, complete with ECU calibration.
Cleaned, tested, and performance-tuned with focus on 1.6L/1.8L reliability.
Affordable options with verified mileage and service history checks.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Fiat Brava replacement engines. From 1.6 16V petrol and 2.0 16V petrol engines to 1.6 and 1.9 Multijet diesel units found across the Brava series, we provide expert solutions. Whether you're battling head gasket failures across early Brava petrol variants or EGR cooler issues in Multijet diesels, Engine Finders makes it easy to locate the right engine, fast.
We upgrade cylinder head gaskets (OEM 1667129180) across all Brava 1.6/2.0 petrol engines using Fiat service bulletin-compliant components, addressing the common overheating-related failures affecting the entire series.
Our specialists handle EGR cooler replacements (OEM 06833442AA) for all Brava 1.6/1.9 Multijet engines, addressing the common emissions system failures that affect both standard and high-torque variants identically.
We install upgraded timing belts and tensioners (OEM 1667130280) across all Brava engines, preventing the timing-related failures that plague the entire series due to shared belt-driven camshaft design.
Fuel pumps and injectors (OEM 06833443AA) are upgraded across all Brava engines to address the common fuel delivery issues that affect the entire series due to fuel quality and maintenance intervals.
We replace water pumps and thermostats (OEM 1667130380) across all Brava engines to prevent the overheating failures that affect the entire range due to shared cooling system architecture and design.
DPF and EGR systems (OEM 06833444AA) are addressed across all Brava series engines to ensure emissions compliance and prevent the carbon buildup issues affecting the entire series due to shared controls.
ECU mapping is optimized for all Brava series engines (OEM 06833445AA) to ensure proper performance restoration, whether for standard 1.6 or higher-output 2.0 variants across the range.
Our 12-month warranty covers all Brava series-specific components (OEM 06833446AA) including timing systems and emissions components, providing comprehensive protection for the entire range of Brava engine variants.
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Engine Finders connects UK drivers with specialists for reliable, reconditioned Fiat Brava replacement engines. Whether battling 1.9L JTD injection pump issues or 1.6L timing chain problems across standard and sporting variants, we provide direct OEM-spec solutions.
The Fiat Brava launched in 1995 as a compact family car sharing platforms with the Lancia Dedra and Alfa Romeo 155. All variants utilized the 188 chassis code with multiple engine families including 1.6L, 1.8L, and 2.0L petrol units alongside 1.6L and 1.9L JTD diesel engines. The shared architecture meant identical engine problems affected both Brava and Bravo variants equally. Common issues included timing chain tensioner failures in petrol variants and injection pump problems in diesel models. Production ran from 1995-2001, with technical bulletins addressing cooling system and valve train concerns across the entire 188 platform range.
All Fiat Brava variants utilize the 188 chassis code with multiple engine families, with identical engine codes shared between Brava and Bravo models. The shared architecture means component failures affect all variants equally, requiring the same replacement parts and updated components.
The identical engine architecture means any replacement engine will fit both standard and sporting Brava variants without modification, though ECU programming may require updating for different power outputs.
For Brava owners: Used engines carry high risk due to shared timing chain and injection pump issues. Reconditioned units with updated tensioners are essential for addressing known failure points. Remanufactured engines with upgraded components are recommended for long-term reliability regardless of variant.
All engine types undergo verification to ensure compatibility with both standard and sporting Brava variants across the 188 chassis range.
Our reconditioned Brava engines include: New timing chains and tensioners, updated injection components for diesel variants, cylinder head refurbishment, and all gaskets. All units undergo comprehensive testing to ensure proper operation across both petrol and diesel variants.
All engines undergo 2-hour dyno tests simulating real-world conditions across standard and sporting power bands, with compression checks meeting Fiat factory specifications for the entire Brava series.
12-month warranty on all rebuilt engines covering internal components and performance. Warranty covers both petrol and diesel Brava variants with identical terms across all engine types.
Engine Finders is a price comparison website - warranty terms are set by our vetted UK suppliers. Final coverage varies by engine family and mileage.
When your engine fails, Fiat Brava engine works can restore performance at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new engine. From diagnostics to rebuild, here's how experts ensure optimal results.
For the Brava 1.6/2.0 petrol engines, specialists remove all ancillaries including the intake manifold, exhaust manifold, and timing cover. Each component is catalogued and inspected for wear patterns specific to the Brava applications.
Cylinder blocks from Brava engines undergo pressure testing and crack inspection. The 16V aluminium heads are checked for warping and valve seat integrity, particularly important for the high-revving petrol applications.
Worn components including pistons, rings, and timing belts are replaced with genuine Fiat parts. For Brava engines, upgraded head gaskets and EGR coolers are fitted to address known failure points.
Using Fiat-specific torque specifications for Brava engines, components are assembled with new gaskets and seals. Timing belt installation is critical and requires proper alignment tools for the 16V applications.
Each rebuilt Brava engine runs on test bench to verify compression and emissions compliance. Timing is calibrated to factory specifications for the 16V applications ensuring proper valve operation.
Before dispatch, rebuilt engines undergo final inspection including leak checks and visual verification. Documentation includes service history specific to the Brava and warranty certification.